Wilton Manors, Florida Building Permit Guide

The City of Wilton Manors Construction Services Division, part of Community Development Services on the second floor of City Hall, issues building permits and does job-site inspections, with plan review and inspections staffed by Calvin, Giordano & Associates. All permits are filed online, and fees are paid at submittal: $150 for work up to $1,000, then $150 plus 2% of the cost above $1,000.

What requires a permit in Wilton Manors?

The Construction Services Division administers the Florida Building Code, fire inspections, building permits and job-site inspections. To set up a pre-application meeting with the plans review team, call 954-390-2180.

The City publishes a project-specific checklist for each common job, and any work on these needs a permit:

Construction Services is one of four divisions in Community Development Services, with Business/Development, Fire and Neighborhood Planning. A project that needs zoning or fire approval may need more than the building permit. Since October 1, 2025, zoning inspections are done on Tuesdays and Thursdays only.

Wilton Manors building department: who handles permitting

Construction Services issues the permits, and the City contracts with Calvin, Giordano & Associates, a SAFEbuilt company, for building services: Claudio Grande is the Building Official, and separate chief reviewers and inspectors cover structural, electrical, mechanical and plumbing work. Community Development Services is directed by Roberta Moore, and the Fire Marshal handles fire review.

Wilton Manors permit types

Every application starts with the Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application (revised March 9, 2026), signed and notarized, plus the City’s project-specific checklist for the work. The general permit checklist also asks for the Broward County Property Appraiser sheet for the property, a copy of the signed contract, two sets of plans, contractor registration for every contractor, a recorded Notice of Commencement and, for condos, an association letter.

Other forms on the City’s list include the Contractor Registration Form, Owner/Builder Statement/Affidavit, Change of Contractor/Cancellation of a Permit, Change of Architect/Engineer, Special Building Inspector, Digital Signature Affidavit, Construction Bond, Impervious and Pervious Space Calculations, Hurricane Mitigation, Mandatory Countywide Rooftop Mounted Equipment Affidavit, backflow test reports and the Certificate of Occupancy/Completion/Temporary checklist. Older buildings follow the Broward County Building Safety Inspection Program forms.

Permit costs and local fees

Fees come from the City’s Consolidated Fee Schedule (Resolution No. 2025-036, effective May 28, 2025) and are paid when the application is submitted. The fee is based on the greatest of the cost stated on the application, the signed contract or RS Means construction values.

For example, a $50,000 renovation has a construction fee of $150 plus 2% of $49,000, or $1,130. On top come a $25 technology fee per permit, an education fee of 0.03% of construction cost, the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals fee ($0.52 per $1,000, $2 minimum) and the state’s 1.5% and 1% surcharges.

Other charges: re-inspections cost $125, $150 and then $175 per trade; plan changes are $175 per trade for single-family work; a change of contractor is $175; an extension before expiry is $150; and expedited plan review is $200 per discipline, requested before noon. Work without a permit is charged double the construction fee, plus $275 for a second offense and $687 for each one after that. Impact fees adopted by Ordinance No. 2022-016 (effective December 13, 2022) apply to new development.

Electrical, plumbing, mechanical and other trade permits

Each trade is a separate permit and review stop: the construction fee applies per structure per trade, and Calvin, Giordano & Associates assigns separate chief electrical, mechanical and plumbing reviewers and inspectors. Discuss plan-review comments or inspection timing for each trade with the assigned reviewer or inspector.

• A/C: separate checklists for change-outs and new installations; rooftop units also need the countywide rooftop equipment affidavit.
• Electrical: service changes have their own checklist, and temporary power uses the 30 Day Temporary Electric Service form.
• Plumbing: water heater replacements use the City’s Water Heater Replacement Form; backflow assemblies need test reports and recertification.
• Fire: fire inspections and fire plan review are part of Community Development Services, through the Fire Marshal.

Alliance handles electrical permit applications for contractors here. More on this: who pulls the electrical permit.

Application documents and plan requirements

All permits are submitted electronically; upload the documents the project checklist asks for. The City also publishes a Broward County Review Approval Guide for scopes that need county review.

A fence permit, for example, needs:

• Building (and, if applicable, electrical) applications online
• A sealed survey prepared within the last two years
• Easement agreements from the utilities if the fence is in an easement
• Homeowners’ association approval, if required
• Signed and sealed plans for PVC or metal fences, and the chain link fence table for chain link
• For owner-builders, the Owner/Builder Affidavit signed in person at Community Development Services

Fence applications stop at Building, Zoning and (if needed) Electrical review.

How to apply: 6-step local process

Inspections in Wilton Manors

Wilton Manors requires building inspection requests to be submitted online, before 4:30 p.m., for the next business day only. Zoning inspections take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays only. For help with inspections, call 954-390-2180, or contact the inspector for the trade directly.

• Re-inspections are charged per trade: $125 the first time, $150 the second and $175 after that.
• A replacement permit inspection card costs $65.
• The Certificate of Occupancy/Completion/Temporary checklist lists the close-out documents.

Construction under approved permits is allowed Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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

Wilton Manors 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 Code
• Building Permit Applications
• Community Development Services (fees and hours)
• Construction Services
• Wilton Manors Consolidated Fee Schedule (May 28, 2025)
• Wilton Manors permit application checklist
• Wilton Manors fence checklist

Frequently asked questions

Who issues building permits in Wilton Manors?

The City of Wilton Manors Construction Services Division issues building permits for property inside the city.

How much is a building permit in Wilton Manors?

$150 for work up to $1,000, then $150 plus 2% of the cost above $1,000 (up to $1.25 million), per structure per trade. A $50,000 job pays $1,130 plus the technology, education, county and state fees.

How much does a window or shutter permit cost?

$150 for the first opening and $25 for each additional opening.

How do I apply in Wilton Manors?

All permits are submitted online through the city’s building permit system, starting with the notarized Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application.

Can a homeowner pull a permit?

Yes, with the City’s Owner/Builder Statement/Affidavit; for a fence the affidavit must be signed in person at Community Development Services.

When can I request an inspection?

Online, before 4:30 p.m., for the next business day.

What are construction hours in Wilton Manors?

Monday to Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Simplify Wilton Manors 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 Wilton Manors permitting. Requirements, fees, and procedures change; confirm details with the permitting authority before relying on them.