Shed Permit Requirements in Pembroke Pines
Pembroke Pines states that a building permit is required for a fence, shed, or walkway. Its Accessory Structures checklist asks for the Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application, a survey showing setbacks and location, and signed and sealed drawings or product approvals, with review by Building, Zoning, and Engineering.
Verified against official sources · Last verified: September 19, 2026
Do You Need a Permit?
Permit RequiredThe City of Pembroke Pines states that a building permit is required for a fence, shed, or walkway. Its Accessory Structures Permit Checklist requires the Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application, a property survey showing setbacks and location, signed and sealed drawings and/or product approvals, and several affidavits, with plan review by Building, Zoning, and Engineering (and Electrical if wiring is included).
See what applies to your exact property.
Check Your PropertyPermit Type
Building Permit
Documents You May Need
- Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application (Revised 03/09/2026)
- Homeowners Association Affidavit of Awareness — required even if you do not belong to an association
- Affidavit of Landscape Compliance for Improvements (Residential Lots)
- Utility Easement Hold Harmless Agreement
- Affidavit for Electrical Wiring for Sheds, if applicable (an electrical permit application and electrical drawing are required if the shed will have wiring)
- Property survey showing setbacks and location
- Signed and sealed drawings prepared by a licensed design professional, and/or Product Approvals
- South Broward Drainage District (SBDD) permit release, if the project is located in the SBDD
- Recorded Notice of Commencement (submitted and displayed before the first inspection), for any non-mechanical project with a job value over $5,000
- Property Owners Acting As Their Own Contractor form, if applicable
Approvals
- Building
- Zoning
- Engineering
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 shed will have electrical service: you'll also need: Electrical.
- If the shed will have both electrical service and plumbing: you'll also need: Electrical.
What to Do Next
- 1Gather the required documents listed above.
- 2Complete any required additional approvals.
- 3Contact the building department to submit your application.
- 4Respond to any plan-review comments if issued.
Ready to continue?
Apply for the permit
Open the official government application portal.
Questions about your permit?
Call the Building Department.
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 — Accessory Structures Permit Checklist
ppines.com · Official PDF · verified September 19, 2026
City of Pembroke Pines — Affidavit for Electrical Wiring for Sheds
ppines.com · Official PDF · verified September 19, 2026
City of Pembroke Pines FAQ — Do I need a permit for fence, shed and walkways?
ppines.com · Official page · verified September 19, 2026
City of Pembroke Pines — Information & Forms
ppines.com · Official page · verified September 19, 2026
Source last checked: September 17, 2026
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