Building Department | Sustainable Development

A Building Permit is necessary for all new construction as well as for any alterations, replacements, or removals of existing structures, covering all disciplines such as structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical according to the Florida Building Code. The Building Division offers various services to residents, developers, and contractors, helping the City uphold high building standards and protect neighborhood property values. Our staff is here to assist and guide homeowners and contractors through the permit process for new constructions, renovations, and expansions of existing structures.

Building Department Application and Forms

City of Coconut Creek required forms not listed below, can be requested via

email.

ePermits

ePermits
(Electronic Permit Submittal)

Note: Uploaded documents must be regular unlocked PDF files. PDF portfolios are not compatible with our system. See ePermits Tutorial below for upload requirements.

Owner-builders permits can be applied for in-person. Please email the Building Division for additional information or for submitting required documents. Contractors must use their logins to submit via the online portal.

View ePermits Tutorial

Things to Remember

Here are a few things to remember when having construction work done in or around your home or business. Hire licensed, insured and reputable contractors. Get a minimum of 3 quotes before signing a contract. Request references, licenses and insurance information for each contractor. Verify licenses with the Florida DBPR. Verify and track your permit via E-Services, Permit Status & Records.

Building Safety Program

As a part of Emergency Management and Safety, we offer community education for mitigation audits to homes, businesses and local government buildings older than 25 years.

Broward County Building Safety Inspection Program

Uniform Permit Application Permit Application Addendum Plan ReSubmittal FORM AC Replacement Form Notice of Commencement Pool Safety Form Renew Reinstate Permit Form

Owner Builder Affadavit Roof Submittal Packet ReRoofing Affidavit - Single Family Window Door Shutter Submittal Package Contractor Registration Form Special Inspector Form

Mechanical Exception? Please click HERE to email a request for a Mechanical Contractor Verification Letter of Declaration & Exceptions form. This form is required to be submitted with your permit application.

Broward County ePermits One Stop

Coconut Creek and Broward County has teamed up to launch ePermitsOneStop. This allows customers to submit their application and receive approval for associated Broward County permits in a quick and seamless process, eliminating the need to travel to Broward's Government Center West in Plantation.