The City of Greenacres Building Division, at Greenacres City Hall, reviews plans, issues building permits, performs inspections and issues certificates of occupancy and completion. New applications are filed online in MGO Connect.
What requires a building permit in Greenacres?
The Building Division publishes application packages and checklists for A/C change-outs, accessory structures, re-roofs, windows and doors, water heaters, swimming pools, signs, fire alarms and fire sprinklers. Owners of one- or two-family homes who live in the home can act as their own contractor by submitting a notarized Owner-Builder Affidavit and Disclosure Statement with the application.
Who handles permitting in Greenacres?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Office | Building Division, Greenacres City Hall, 5800 Melaleuca Lane, Greenacres, FL 33463 |
| Phone | 561-642-2052 (Building Division); 561-642-2062 or 561-642-2059 (permits and inspections) |
| Hours | Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
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Greenacres issues building permits and sub-permits for trade work. A sub-permit whose value is included in the master permit and needs no separate review carries no separate valuation fee.
| Permit category |
|---|
| Building |
| Electrical |
| Mechanical |
| Plumbing |
Greenacres building permit cost
Under the fee schedule effective October 1, 2024 (Resolution 2024-46), a non-refundable $75 application fee is due when the application is submitted and is applied toward the permit fee. Construction-value charges are 2.5% for $0-$100,000 (minimum $75), plus 2% for $100,001-$300,000 and 1.25% for values over $300,000. Plan review fees apply to multifamily and commercial work, and work without a permit is charged four times the permit fee plus a penalty.
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- 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
Confirm the property is inside Greenacres and identify every building and trade permit required for the work.
Prepare the jurisdiction application, plans and project-specific supporting documents required by the official instructions.
Submit the application and plans electronically through MGO Connect and pay the $75 application fee. The city stopped accepting emailed applications in April 2026.
Respond to official plan-review comments and provide revised documents when requested by the jurisdiction.
Pay the remaining permit fees online in MGO and receive the issued permit and approved plans before work begins.
Schedule inspections through MGO by 3:00 p.m. on the business day before the inspection.
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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.
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
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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.
Official Greenacres permitting resources
These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.
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- MGO Connect customer portal
- Building permit fees
- Schedule an inspection
- Applying for a permit
- Building permits / MGO
- Building Division
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