The City of Deerfield Beach Building Services Division administers building codes and City ordinances. The City's contractor, CAP Government, performs all Florida Building Code work, including permit applications, plan approvals, inspections and permit close-out.
What requires a building permit in Deerfield Beach?
The City publishes separate applications for building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing/sprinkler and roofing work, plus a permit application checklist.
Common permit records
- New construction and additions
- Alterations and renovations
- Roofing work
- Electrical work
- Mechanical work
- Plumbing and sprinkler work
Check before filing
- Confirm the property is inside Deerfield Beach.
- Hire a Florida licensed contractor for condo unit work; condo owners cannot do it themselves.
- Submit the DFB HOA Affidavit with every residential permit.
- File asbestos certification, TCEA and the Notice of Commencement online with Broward County ePermits.
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For help with permit applications, call the Building Department at 954-250-4060. The Building Department is at City Hall, 150 NE 2nd Avenue, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441.
Deerfield Beach permit types
Deerfield Beach publishes permit applications for building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing/sprinkler and roofing work, along with project-specific forms.
Permit categories published by the city
| Permit type |
|---|
| Building |
| Electrical |
| Mechanical |
| Plumbing / Sprinkler |
| Roofing |
Deerfield Beach building permit cost
Deerfield Beach's Building Permit Fee Schedule states that the initial permit fee is based on the total cost of construction, while additional subpermit fees are based on the job value for the work covered by that permit.
| Published construction cost | Published permit fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $5,000 | $75 per structure, per trade |
| Greater than $5,000 through $2,000,000 | 2.5% |
| Greater than $2,000,000 through $5,000,000 | 2% |
| Greater than $5,000,000 | 1.5% |
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Get a free quote →The schedule, adopted by Resolution No. 2024/202, also lists a $75 re-inspection fee and states that an application fee is due at submittal and is applied against the final permit cost.
Deerfield Beach trade permits
Electrical permits
The city publishes an Electrical Permit Application, and Building Services lists a chief electrical inspector among its staff.
Plumbing permits
The city publishes a Plumbing / Sprinkler Permit Application, and Building Services lists a chief plumbing inspector among its staff.
Mechanical permits
The city publishes a Mechanical Permit Application, and Building Services lists a chief mechanical inspector among its staff.
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Confirm that the project property is within Deerfield Beach before using the city process.
Choose the building or trade application for the project scope.
Follow the city’s published application and project-specific form requirements.
Since December 15, 2025, all new permit applications and plans can be submitted online; in-person submittals remain available at City Hall.
Plan-review comments and approvals for online submissions arrive by email.
After approval, pay the permit fees online or at the City's cashier window (payments over $10,000 must be made in person) and schedule the required inspections. The approved permit package must be on site during inspections.
Inspections in Deerfield Beach
Deerfield Beach schedules inspections through its DFB Inspection system. Requests made by 3:00 p.m. are scheduled for the next business day.
The inspection request requires the permit or application number, the inspection discipline, the specific inspection from the permit card and the requested date. The approved permit package must be on site at the time of inspection.
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Get a free quote →Florida building code
The Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), has applied statewide since 31 December 2023; the Florida Building Commission has proposed the 9th Edition (2026) to take effect on 31 December 2026. Florida permit rules
Official Deerfield Beach permitting resources
These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.
- Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023)
- Inspection request form
- Building permit fee schedule
- Applications and forms
- Building Services
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Get a free quote →Frequently asked questions
Who issues building permits in Deerfield Beach?
The City of Deerfield Beach Building Services Division, with Florida Building Code work performed by its contractor, CAP Government.
Can Deerfield Beach permit applications be submitted online?
Yes. Since December 15, 2025, all new permit applications and plans can be submitted online. In-person submittals remain available at City Hall.
What is the inspection-request cutoff?
Requests made by 3:00 p.m. are scheduled for the next business day.
How are permit fees calculated?
The initial permit fee is based on total construction cost, and additional subpermit fees on the job value for that trade or scope.
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