Lighthouse Point, Florida Building Permit Guide

The City of Lighthouse Point Building Department is the local construction permitting authority. The department is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 3701 NE 22 Avenue.

What requires a permit in Lighthouse Point?

Lighthouse Point uses the Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application and City-specific permit forms for construction within the City. The City's permit application covers building and specialty scopes such as seawalls, driveways, docks and pilings, boat lifts, shutters, windows, doors, generators, summer kitchens and other regulated work.

The City fee schedule says a permit application is required for each trade, so building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical work are applied for separately.

Some projects also need Broward County permits or approvals. Those are applied for online through Broward County ePermits OneStop, which the City links from its website.

Who issues building permits in Lighthouse Point?

New permit applications are accepted online through the Building Department Public Portal or in person.

Lighthouse Point permit types and portal use

The City portal allows applicants to submit permit applications, view application status and review inspection results. The City also publishes a permit application library and inspector contact information.

Permit fees in Lighthouse Point

The City's published Building Permit Fee Schedule bases permit fees on the cost of construction. The applicant states the construction value, but the Building Official may verify it against a signed contract or current RS Means valuation. The City uses the greatest applicable value for fee calculation.

The schedule lists a $125 minimum permit fee and $125 for construction costs up to $5,000 per trade, then 1.35% on construction cost above $5,000 per trade. A residential water-heater or air-conditioning replacement is $75. Permit fees include the first plan review and standard inspections; later plan reviews and re-inspections cost extra.

The City also charges application fees by project type. Its published schedule lists $1,000 for new commercial or new residential construction, $200 for commercial or residential remodels and additions, $300 for permits requiring drainage review and $100 for other permits; the application fee is credited against the final permit cost.

Electrical, plumbing, mechanical and specialty trades

Each trade needs its own permit application, with its own construction value for the fee calculation.

Application documents and intake requirements

The Broward uniform application asks for property, owner, contractor, qualifier, work description and valuation information, with extra fields for common exterior and marine work. A homeowner applying as owner-builder must complete a notarized Owner Builder Affidavit.

A check made payable to the City of Lighthouse Point is required for permit submittals.

How to apply: 6-step Lighthouse Point process

Lighthouse Point inspections

The City lists Building Inspections at 954-784-3449. Inspection requests must be called in by 3:00 p.m. for next-day inspection or the earliest available inspection.

Someone must be home for most permit inspections. The City lists the exceptions as boat lifts, decks, docks, driveways, fences, roofs and shutters.

Local Lighthouse Point details that matter

Permit life depends on the permit type. Demolition permits are valid for 60 days and cannot be renewed. Single-family dwelling permits issued after July 1, 2026 are valid for 1 year, and commercial, townhome and multifamily permits for 180 days. Each completed inspection extends the permit. An expired permit can be renewed twice, at 50% of the permit cost the first time and 100% the second.

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 Lighthouse Point 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
• Building fee schedule
• Broward ePermits OneStop
• Building & Zoning
• Lighthouse Point Building FAQ

Lighthouse Point permit FAQs

Can I file online?

Yes. The City accepts new permit applications through its Public Portal and also accepts in-person applications.

How are base permit fees calculated?

The published City schedule uses construction cost, with Building Official verification available through contract or RS Means values.

When should I call for inspection?

By 3:00 p.m. for next-day or earliest available inspection.

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