Bathroom Remodel Permit Requirements in Pembroke Pines
Pembroke Pines' Building Department says a permit is generally not required for interior painting or flooring replacement (as long as the structure isn't altered), but is required for renovations, structural changes, and electrical, plumbing or mechanical work. The city publishes no bathroom-specific checklist, so scopes in between — like swapping fixtures or installing a new vanity — should be confirmed with the Building Department.
Verified against official sources · Last verified: September 19, 2026
Do You Need a Permit?
Conditional — More Information NeededPembroke Pines' Building Department says a permit is required for most construction and improvement work, including structural changes, additions, renovations, and electrical, plumbing or mechanical work. It lists interior painting and flooring replacement (provided the structure is not altered) as work for which a permit is generally not required. The city publishes no bathroom-specific checklist, so a bathroom remodel depends on scope: painting or flooring alone generally does not need a permit, while moving or adding plumbing, new or moved electrical work, or removing or moving walls generally does. Other scopes — such as swapping fixtures, replacing a shower or tub, or installing a new vanity — are not addressed by the city's published guidance, so confirm them with the Building Department before starting work.
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Documents You May Need
- Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application
- Property Owners Acting As Their Own Contractor form, if applicable
- Recorded Notice of Commencement (submitted and displayed before the first inspection), for any non-mechanical project with a job value over $5,000
Conditions That Can Affect This Result
This isn't a flat rule — the outcome can depend on details specific to your project. Use the checker to get a result based on your own answers, or see the verified scenarios below.
- If the work removes or moves non-structural walls: a permit is required.
- If the work changes structural walls or framing: a permit is required.
- If the work moves or adds plumbing fixtures or pipes: a permit is required.
- If the work adds or moves lights, outlets, circuits, or an exhaust fan: a permit is required.
- If you're replacing a toilet, sink, or faucet in the same location: more information is needed to determine this.
- If the work includes a shower or tub: more information is needed to determine this.
- If you're replacing lights, switches, or outlets in the same locations: more information is needed to determine this.
- If you're replacing the vanity or cabinets: more information is needed to determine this.
- If the work involves several finishes or other work: more information is needed to determine this.
- If you didn't select any painting, flooring, or cabinet work: more information is needed to determine this.
- If the home isn't one of the standard residential types listed: more information is needed to determine this.
- If you weren't sure what plumbing work is involved: more information is needed to determine this.
- If you weren't sure what electrical work is involved: more information is needed to determine this.
- If you weren't sure whether any walls will be changed: more information is needed to determine this.
- If you weren't sure what finish work is planned: more information is needed to determine this.
What to Do Next
- 1Confirm which scenario applies to your project with the building department.
- 2Once confirmed, gather the required documents for that scenario.
- 3Contact the building department for how to submit your application.
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Common Questions
Can I paint or replace the flooring in a Pembroke Pines bathroom without a permit?
The Building Department says a permit is generally not required for interior painting and for flooring replacement, provided the structure is not altered.
What bathroom work does need a permit?
The Building Department lists structural changes, additions, renovations, and electrical, plumbing or mechanical work as generally requiring a building permit.
Permit Fees
Fees vary by project scope. See the official City of Pembroke Pines fee schedule.
Review Time
Varies by project and plan-review workload
Building Department
Building Department
Phone: 954-450-1060Email: PinesPermits@cgasolutions.comAddress: 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025
Official Sources
City of Pembroke Pines — The Building Department (When is a Building Permit Needed?)
ppines.com · Official page · verified September 19, 2026
Source last checked: September 17, 2026
City of Pembroke Pines — Addition Permit Checklist (renovation/addition documents)
ppines.com · Official PDF · verified September 19, 2026
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