The City of Lauderdale Lakes Building Section reviews plans, issues building permits, performs progressive inspections and issues Certificates of Occupancy for work inside the city.
What requires a building permit in Lauderdale Lakes?
The Building Section reviews plans for new construction, improvements and additions and issues permits for all building categories. A building permit application uses the Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application, with signed and sealed plans when required, energy calculations and product approvals for windows, doors and other materials.
Who handles permitting in Lauderdale Lakes?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Office | Development Services, Building Section |
| Address | 3521 NW 43rd Avenue, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319 |
| Phone | 954-535-2480 |
| Hours | Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Fridays by phone and email only, no walk-ins |
| permits@lauderdalelakes.org |
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| Permit category |
|---|
| Building |
| Electrical |
| Mechanical |
| Plumbing |
Lauderdale Lakes building permit cost
Lauderdale Lakes charges an initial plan review fee on every new permit submittal. After the application is received, the city emails the application number and a payment link, and plan review starts once that fee is paid. Other permit fees, including plan review, reinspection and technology fees, come from the city Building Fee Schedule. Reinspections for the same violation cost $110 for the second, $165 for the third and $220 for the fourth.
Trade permits in Lauderdale Lakes
- Building — The Building Section reviews plans, issues permits and performs building inspections.
- Electrical — Applied for as its own permit type in the CSS Portal; the city has an electrical plan reviewer and inspector.
- Mechanical — The city has a mechanical plan reviewer and inspector.
- Plumbing — Applied for as its own permit type in the CSS Portal; the city has a plumbing plan reviewer and inspector.
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Get a free quote →How to get a building permit in Lauderdale Lakes
Confirm the project address is inside Lauderdale Lakes and identify every permit record required for the work.
Complete the Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application and gather plans, Broward County impact fee receipts if they apply, energy calculations and product approvals. Contractors must be registered with the city.
Log in to the Citizen Self-Service (CSS) Portal, choose the permit type, upload the documents as PDFs and sign the application electronically.
Permit technicians check the package, then plan review checks it against the Florida Building Code and the city Land Development Code. The city says small projects are typically reviewed within 2 to 4 days and large projects take 3 business days per review. Resubmit any corrections it asks for.
Pay the initial plan review fee to start review, then the remaining permit fees before issuance.
Book inspections online and pass each one; a permit expires after 180 days without an approved inspection.
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Inspections are booked through the online portal linked from the city website. The cut-off is 3:30 p.m. for the next business day, and inspections take place between 8:00 a.m. and noon. Keep the permit card and a job copy of the approved plans on site, and make sure the inspector can get in; a failed or blocked inspection can carry a penalty fee.
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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 Lauderdale Lakes 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 Commission - current code
- Lauderdale Lakes Building Section
- Building inspections
- Online permit application process (PDF)
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Who handles building permits in Lauderdale Lakes?
The city Building Section, part of Development Services, at 3521 NW 43rd Avenue.
How do I apply?
Apply online through the Citizen Self-Service (CSS) Portal using the Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application. Plans and documents are uploaded as PDFs.
How are permit fees calculated?
Fees come from the city Building Fee Schedule. An initial plan review fee is due on every new submittal before review starts.
How do I schedule an inspection?
Book it online by 3:30 p.m. for the next business day. Inspections take place between 8:00 a.m. and noon.
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