Greenacres, Florida Building Permit Guide

The City of Greenacres Building Division at City Hall, 5800 Melaleuca Lane, issues building permits and trade sub-permits, and since April 16, 2026 new applications are accepted only through MGO Connect. Permits cost 2.5% of construction value up to $100,000 ($75 minimum), a $75 application fee is paid up front, and an exact A/C change-out can be issued the same day.

What requires a building permit in Greenacres?

The Building Division publishes application packages and checklists for the common jobs:

A residential lot can have no more than two detached accessory buildings, and zoning must approve each one before the permit is finalized. Owners of a one- or two-family home they live in can act as their own contractor with a notarized Owner-Builder Affidavit and Disclosure Statement.

Greenacres building department: who handles permitting

Greenacres permit types and forms

Greenacres issues building permits and trade sub-permits. Since April 16, 2026, new applications and plans are accepted only through MGO Connect. Revisions, sub-permits and resubmittals for projects already in the system before that date are still emailed as unlocked PDFs, electronically signed and sealed where required; the City then contacts you with payment instructions and emails the permit and approved plans once paid.

Forms on the Applying for a Permit page include contractor registration, the owner-builder affidavit, a short-form subcontractor list, revision and resubmittal forms, change of contractor, temporary power release, temporary use and temporary CO applications, residential and commercial CO requests, the Notice of Commencement, right-of-way and engineering worksheets and an easement agreement.

Greenacres building permit cost

Fees follow the schedule effective October 1, 2024 (Resolution 2024-46). A non-refundable $75 application fee is due at submittal and is credited toward the permit fee when the permit is issued. Card payments may carry a convenience fee.

For example, a $40,000 remodel has a $1,000 permit fee (2.5%), of which the $75 application fee is already paid. Work without a permit is charged 4 times the permit fee plus a penalty of $100, $200 or $500 depending on the offense. Expired permits renew at 50% of the permit fee within a year, or 100% after that. A change of contractor is $50 ($25 for a sub-contractor).

Application documents

Accessory structures need a survey showing the location, size and setbacks (Planning and Zoning may accept one over a year old if it still matches the site), product approvals and tie-down details. In a flood zone, A/C equipment may have to be elevated.

Trade permits in Greenacres

• Building — The Building Division issues building permits and performs inspections.
• Electrical — Issued by the Building Division, as a sub-permit where part of a larger job.
• Mechanical — Issued by the Building Division; A/C change-outs have their own package.
• Plumbing — Issued by the Building Division; water heater replacements have their own form.

How to get a building permit in Greenacres

Inspections in Greenacres

For permits submitted on or after April 15, 2026, schedule inspections through the MGO Contractor Portal. For older permits, call 561-642-2062 or email the Building Division. Requests must be in by 3:00 p.m. on the business day before the inspection (Friday for a Monday inspection); same-day inspections are not permitted. Cancel by 8:30 a.m. on the inspection day.

Window and door installations need a buck inspection before the final, and roof installations need sheathing, tin tag and in-progress inspections before the final. If a Notice of Commencement is required, submit a certified copy before requesting an inspection.

Owner-builders re-roofing their own home must call in every progress inspection themselves; the roof affidavit option is only for contractors. Recorded Notices of Commencement go to inspections@greenacresfl.gov. A first re-inspection costs $50, a second of the same type $100 and any later one $200.

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

Frequently asked questions

Who issues building permits in Greenacres?

The City of Greenacres Building Division, at City Hall, 5800 Melaleuca Lane. Call 561-642-2052.

How do I apply for a Greenacres building permit?

Online through MGO Connect, which handles applications, status tracking, notifications, payments and inspection scheduling.

How are permit fees calculated?

By construction value: 2.5% up to $100,000 (minimum $75), then 2% and 1.25% on higher value bands. A non-refundable $75 application fee is paid at submittal and credited toward the permit fee.

Can I get an A/C change-out permit the same day?

Yes, for an exact change-out. New systems and mini-splits need load calculations and plan review.

Do I need a permit for a shed in Greenacres?

Yes. File the accessory structure package with a survey showing size and setbacks, product approvals and tie-downs. A lot can have no more than two detached accessory buildings.

Can a homeowner pull a permit?

Yes, if you own and live in a one- or two-family home. Submit the notarized Owner-Builder Affidavit with the application; on a re-roof you must call in every inspection yourself.

Greenacres permit search and official resources

These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.

• Florida Building Commission - current code
• MGO Connect customer portal
• Building permit fees
• Schedule an inspection
• Applying for a permit
• Building permits / MGO
• Building Division
• Greenacres re-roof checklist and inspection procedure
• Greenacres A/C change-out package
• Greenacres accessory structure package

Simplify Greenacres permitting with Alliance Permitting

Alliance Permitting is a permit documentation and submission company in Florida. We prepare your paperwork, file it correctly and coordinate with the permitting authority through issuance. We are not a contractor and we do not perform licensed plan review or inspections; that work stays with your licensed team and the jurisdiction.

This guide is provided by Alliance Permitting for general information about Greenacres permitting. Requirements, fees, and procedures change; confirm details with the permitting authority before relying on them.