The City of Hollywood — Broward’s beachfront-to-441 city between Fort Lauderdale and the Miami-Dade line — issues building permits through the Building Division at the Development Services Hub in City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Boulevard. Since 4 August 2026 every new application runs through the Accela Citizen Access portal. Through ePermitsOneStop, applicants can apply for and receive approval on both Hollywood building permits and associated Broward County permits in one process — without the trip to Broward’s Government Center West in Plantation.
Hollywood also runs a genuine speed lane. The Express Permitting Service offers guaranteed same-day plan review for select residential permit types: submit through the Accela portal in the window from 6 p.m. Tuesday to 9 a.m. Wednesday (up to 10 submittals per applicant), and if approved, pay by 3 p.m. Wednesday for electronic issuance the same day. Counter consultations run through the QLess virtual check-in system, with Permit Representative and Plan Examiner consultation days Monday through Thursday, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Applies inside City of Hollywood limits. Neighboring Hallandale Beach, Dania Beach, Pembroke Pines, and West Park run their own permitting, and unincorporated Broward parcels route to the county - confirm the jurisdiction before filing.
What requires a building permit in City of Hollywood?
Permit required
- New homes, additions, and tenant build-outs
- Structural / load-bearing alterations and demolition
- Reroofing, window and door replacement, and exterior work
- Electrical service changes and most wiring alterations
- Mechanical / HVAC changeouts and boilers
- Plumbing alterations, repipes, gas, and water heaters
- Pools and spas (barrier required), signs, and fences
- Manufactured homes and solar PV systems
Usually exempt
- Painting, flooring, cabinetry, and cosmetic work
- Like-for-like minor repairs not altering systems
- Certain low non-structural fences (confirm limits)
- Routine maintenance not extending or rerouting systems
Florida requires a permit under the Florida Building Code (section 105.1) for most construction, alteration, repair, demolition and change of occupancy; since 1 July 2026 a narrow exemption covers some single-family work under $7,500, and single-family permits stay valid for at least a year. When a permit is required in Florida
Who handles permitting in City of Hollywood?
The Building Division operates from the Development Services Hub at City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Boulevard — (954) 921-3335 (option 1), Monday to Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. New applications go through the Accela Citizen Access portal (since 4 August 2026); the ePermits@hollywoodfl.org mailbox is for documents on existing BCLA permits (numbers such as B26-100000). Under the Florida Building Code, the division processes permits within a maximum of 30 working days of submission, reviewed in date order — a clock that excludes Planning and Zoning, Engineering, and Fire review time. For Express Permitting questions, the city publishes a direct line: call or text (954) 802-1590, answered Wednesdays 7 a.m.–6 p.m. All permitting runs through the Accela Citizen Access + ePermitsOneStop.
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- Phone: (954) 921-3335
- Email: ePermits@hollywoodfl.org
- Hours: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
In 2025, building permits issued in City of Hollywood authorized 22 new privately owned housing units, all of them single-family homes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey.
City of Hollywood permit types
A building permit is one record among many. the Hollywood Building Division issues work under separate record types, and filing under the wrong one is a rejection, not a correction — the application is closed and refiled, and the review clock restarts.
Residential permit types
| Permit type | What triggers it | Review path | Fee basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| New construction | New dwellings, additions, and accessory structures over the exempt threshold | Full plan review (structural, energy, zoning) | Valuation-based |
| Renovation / alteration | Structural or load-bearing changes, layout changes, substantial repair | Plan review scaled to scope | Valuation-based |
| Reroof | Roof covering replacement and most major roof repair | Product approval review; dry-in and nail-off inspections | Valuation or squares |
| Solar photovoltaic | Rooftop or ground-mount PV installation or replacement | Structural plus electrical review | Flat or system-size based |
| Solar thermal | Passive water heating or pool heating systems | Plumbing and structural review | Flat or per-permit minimum |
| Electrical | Service changes, panel upgrades, new circuits, most wiring alterations | Trade review; filed against the building permit | Per-permit minimum or per-device |
| Plumbing | New piping, repipes, water heaters, fixtures, gas piping | Trade review; filed against the building permit | Per-permit minimum or per-fixture |
| Mechanical / HVAC | Changeouts that are not like-for-like, ductwork, refrigeration | Trade review; filed against the building permit | Per-permit minimum or per-unit |
| Windows and doors | Replacement units and opening protection | Product approval review for wind-borne debris | Valuation or per-opening |
| Pool and spa | In-ground and above-ground pools, spas, barrier and enclosure work | Plan review plus barrier and electrical bonding | Valuation-based |
| Fence and accessory | Fences, sheds, decks, and carports over the exempt threshold | Zoning plus structural where applicable | Flat or valuation-based |
| Demolition | Full or partial demolition of a structure | Utility disconnect verification required | Flat |
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| Permit type | What triggers it | Review path | Fee basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| New construction | Ground-up commercial, industrial, and multifamily | Full multi-discipline plan review | Valuation-based |
| Tenant improvement | Interior build-outs and suite fit-ups | Plan review across affected disciplines | Valuation-based |
| Renovation / alteration | Structural, envelope, or system changes to an existing building | Plan review scaled to scope | Valuation-based |
| Change of use | Converting a building from one occupancy classification to another | Zoning, life-safety, and accessibility review | Valuation or flat |
| Reroof | Commercial roof covering replacement | Product approval review plus fire review where applicable | Valuation or squares |
| Solar photovoltaic | Commercial rooftop, carport, and ground-mount PV | Structural, electrical, and often fire review | Valuation or system-size based |
| Electrical | Service, distribution, and branch circuit work | Trade review | Valuation or per-device |
| Plumbing | Supply, waste, vent, and gas systems | Trade review | Valuation or per-fixture |
| Mechanical / HVAC | Rooftop units, ductwork, exhaust, and refrigeration | Trade review | Valuation or per-unit |
| Fire protection | Sprinkler, standpipe, alarm, and suppression systems | Fire prevention plan review | Valuation or per-device |
| Sign | Wall, monument, and illuminated signage | Zoning plus electrical where illuminated | Flat or per-sign |
| Demolition | Full or partial commercial demolition | Utility disconnect and environmental clearance | Flat or valuation-based |
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- Single-discipline review in most cases
- Master permit with trades filed against it
- Owner-builder route exists but carries statutory affidavits
- Product approval drives roofing and opening protection
Commercial — multi-discipline
- Concurrent review across building, fire, and zoning
- Signed and sealed plans across every affected discipline
- Accessibility and life-safety review attach to change of use
- Impact and concurrency fees can apply on top of permit fees
Solar permits in City of Hollywood
High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. City of Hollywood sits in Broward County, inside the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. HVHZ work requires products carrying a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance or a Florida Product Approval valid for the HVHZ, uses stricter attachment and uplift criteria, and carries review requirements above the statewide baseline — on both solar and roofing.
Roofing permits in City of Hollywood
Solar and roofing work follow statewide rules on HOA limits, product approval, reroof inspections and hurricane mitigation. Solar and roofing rules in Florida
City of Hollywood building permit cost
Permit fees are assessed per the city’s schedule at issuance — confirm current amounts with the Building Division when you file. The structural costs are procedural: contractor registration current before submittal, certificates naming the City of Hollywood as certificate holder, and — for the Express lane — payment received by 3 p.m. Wednesday for same-day electronic issuance.
How City of Hollywood permitting works
| Component | How it works |
|---|---|
| Permit fees | Per the city schedule at issuance — confirm with the Building Division |
| Standard review clock | Maximum 30 working days per FBC, reviewed in date order (excludes P&Z / Engineering / Fire) |
| Express Permitting | Select residential types; submit Tue 6 p.m.–Wed 9 a.m.; same-day review; pay by 3 p.m. Wed |
| Express volume cap | Up to 10 submittals per applicant per window |
| Contractor registration | Notarized Record Management Form + license, BTR, driver's license; COI names City of Hollywood |
| ePermitsOneStop | Hollywood + associated Broward County permits approved in one process |
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Electrical permits
Required for service installations, panel upgrades, solar PV, and most wiring alterations in City of Hollywood, filed by a licensed electrical contractor against the master building permit through the City of Hollywood Building Division.
Plumbing permits
Required for new plumbing, repipes, water heater changeouts, fixture relocations, and gas piping; fees follow the local schedule with per-permit minimums.
Mechanical (HVAC) permits
Required for HVAC installations and changeouts, ductwork, and refrigeration; specialized systems are permitted and inspected separately.
Miscellaneous & specialty
Roofs, pools and spas, screen enclosures, mobile home set-ups, and demolition are permitted separately. Exterior components need current Florida Product Approval rated for the local wind speed.
How to get a building permit in City of Hollywood
Register with the city first
File the notarized Contractor’s Record Management Form with the qualifier’s driver’s license, business tax receipt, state certification and Broward County Certificate of Competency — with insurance certificates naming the City of Hollywood as certificate holder. Keep it current; Express submittals require verified up-to-date registration.
Pick your lane
Standard applications go through the Accela Citizen Access portal (ePermits@hollywoodfl.org is only for existing BCLA permits). Eligible residential scopes can target the Express window: Tuesday 6 p.m. to Wednesday 9 a.m., up to 10 submittals.
Assemble the package with the checklist
Include the completed permit checklist the city publishes for your permit type, plans, and HVHZ product approvals for exterior components. Historic District parcels may need additional review.
Submit and track in Accela
Upload through the portal; ePermitsOneStop routes associated Broward County approvals in the same process. Standard review runs in date order within the FBC's 30-working-day maximum.
Pay and pull the permit
Standard permits pay at issuance; Express approvals must pay by 3 p.m. Wednesday for same-day electronic issuance. Record the Notice of Commencement where required.
Inspect through close-out
Schedule inspections through the portal, keep the permit and approved plans posted, and clear the final for your Certificate of Occupancy or Completion.
Inspections in City of Hollywood
Inspections are scheduled and tracked through the city's online system against the issued permit. For in-person questions, the QLess virtual check-in covers Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Structural, Zoning, Fire, Engineering, and more — with consultation days Monday through Thursday, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., and the call-back feature eliminating counter lines. Resubmittals re-enter review in date order, so clean packages protect the schedule.
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- City of Hollywood Building Division
- Fee information
- Permitting information
- Permit lookup
- Florida Building Code (8th Ed.)
- Florida Product Approval search
- DBPR license verification
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get a building permit in City of Hollywood?
Two clocks: standard review runs in date order within the FBC's 30-working-day maximum (excluding P&Z, Engineering, and Fire time), while Express-eligible residential permits can go from Tuesday-night submittal to Wednesday issuance. Resubmittals re-enter the date-order queue, so the biggest lever is a complete, checklist-conforming package. Call (954) 921-3335 for current workload.
How do I look up a permit in City of Hollywood?
Hollywood runs a Building Permit Self-Service portal for permit status lookups, plus the Accela portal for application and inspection tracking. To verify the status of any permit for a legal purpose — such as the sale of a property — the city directs you to call the Building Division at (954) 921-3335.
What is Hollywood's Express Permitting Service?
Guaranteed same-day plan review for select residential permit types: submit through the Accela portal between 6 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. Wednesday (up to 10 submittals per applicant), include the required checklist, and — if approved — pay by 3 p.m. Wednesday for electronic issuance. Contractor registration and insurance must be verified and current before submitting, and Historic District applications may need extra review.
What is ePermitsOneStop in Hollywood?
An integration that lets Hollywood applicants apply for and receive approval on both city building permits and associated Broward County permits in one seamless process — no separate trip to Broward's Government Center West in Plantation. It's a genuine time-saver on projects that trigger county-level review.
How long does Hollywood take to review a permit?
Under the Florida Building Code, the Building Division processes permits within a maximum of 30 working days of submission, reviewed in date order — excluding review time for Planning and Zoning, Engineering, and Fire. Express-eligible residential permits can clear in a single Wednesday.
What does a contractor need to register with the City of Hollywood?
The notarized Contractor’s Record Management Form plus copies of the qualifier’s driver’s license, occupational license or business tax receipt, state certification or registration and Broward County Certificate of Competency — with certificates of insurance (or exemption) showing the City of Hollywood as the certificate holder.
Inspections are where schedules slip.
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Yes. Photovoltaic installations in City of Hollywood are permitted under a dedicated solar record type reviewed on both a structural and an electrical track. Solar thermal — passive water and pool heating — is a separate record. Under Fla. Stat. §163.04 a homeowners' association cannot ban solar panels, though it can decide where on the roof they go if that does not reduce their performance; HOA review is separate from the building permit. Utility interconnection and Permission to Operate run in parallel with the permit, not inside it.
Does a roof replacement require a permit in City of Hollywood?
Yes, and City of Hollywood is in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so the bar is higher than the rest of Florida. Roof products must carry a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance or a Florida Product Approval valid for the HVHZ, attachment and uplift criteria are stricter, and hurricane mitigation retrofit requirements commonly attach when an existing roof is replaced. Inspections usually run deck nailing, then dry-in, then final.
What is the difference between a residential and a commercial permit in City of Hollywood?
Residential work is generally a single-discipline review filed as a master permit with trades filed against it. Commercial work in City of Hollywood runs concurrent review across building, fire, and zoning, requires signed and sealed plans for every affected discipline, and can carry impact and concurrency fees on top of permit fees. Change of use adds accessibility and life-safety review.
Do trade permits need to be pulled separately in City of Hollywood?
Yes in most cases. Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work is permitted separately by the licensed contractor for each trade and filed against the master building permit. Each trade permit carries its own fee and its own inspection sequence.
What happens if I file under the wrong permit type in City of Hollywood?
The application is rejected rather than corrected. the Hollywood Building Division closes the record, the filing is resubmitted under the correct record type, and the review clock restarts from zero. Confirming the record type before filing is the cheapest step in the entire process.
Can I apply for all Hollywood permit types online?
Yes for new applications: since 4 August 2026 the city takes all new permit applications through the Accela Citizen Access portal. Documents for older BCLA permits (numbers beginning with B) still go to ePermits@hollywoodfl.org until those permits are finalized.
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This guide is provided by Alliance Permitting for general informational purposes and reflects publicly available information believed accurate as of July 2026. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change; always confirm current details with the City of Hollywood Building Division before filing. This is not legal advice.