The City of Wilton Manors Construction Services Division issues building permits and performs job-site inspections for property inside Wilton Manors. All permits are submitted and tracked online.
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 broad set of discipline-specific applications and checklists, including air-conditioning change-outs and new installations, civil and site work, commercial tenant improvements, demolition, docks and seawalls, driveways, electrical service changes, certificates of occupancy/completion and other building records.
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.
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| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Office | 2020 Wilton Drive, 2nd Floor, Wilton Manors, FL 33305 |
| Phone | 954-390-2180 |
| Hours | Monday-Thursday, 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. |
Wilton Manors permit types
Wilton Manors publishes separate applications and checklists by scope, from air-conditioning change-outs to docks and seawalls, fences, driveways and demolition. Use the checklist that matches the work.
Permit costs and local fees
Wilton Manors uses a consolidated fee schedule effective May 28, 2025, and impact fees effective December 13, 2022. The amount due is shown on the permit record in the city’s online system, and fees can be paid online.
Electrical, plumbing, mechanical and other trade permits
The city’s building services contractor, Calvin, Giordano & Associates, lists separate plan reviewers and inspectors for structural, electrical, mechanical and plumbing work. Discuss plan-review comments or inspections for each trade with the assigned reviewer or inspector.
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The city’s application list includes the Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application, checklists for commercial tenant improvements, demolition, electrical service changes and air-conditioning work, certificate-of-occupancy/completion documents and many other project forms.
All permits are submitted electronically; upload the documents the checklist asks for. The city contracts with Calvin, Giordano & Associates, a SAFEbuilt company, for building services assistance.
The city also publishes a Broward County Review Approval Guide for scopes that need county review.
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Check that the parcel is inside Wilton Manors and whether zoning, fire or Broward County review applies.
Use the city application and checklist for the scope.
Prepare the Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application, plans and the documents on the checklist.
Submit through the city’s online building permit system and answer plan-review comments there.
Pay the fees shown on the permit record; payment can be made online.
Request inspections online before 4:30 p.m. for the next business day, then obtain the certificate of occupancy or completion.
Inspections in Wilton Manors
Wilton Manors requires building inspection requests to be submitted online. The Construction Services page states that requests received before 4:30 p.m. are for the next business day only.
For help with inspections, call 954-390-2180. 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.
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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 Wilton Manors 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 Permit Applications
- Community Development Services (fees and hours)
- Construction Services
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Who issues building permits in Wilton Manors?
The City of Wilton Manors Construction Services Division issues building permits for property inside the city.
How do I apply in Wilton Manors?
All permits are submitted online through the city’s building permit system.
How are trade permits handled?
Electrical, mechanical and plumbing work have their own reviewers and inspectors; use the city checklist for the scope.
Which Florida Building Code applies?
The Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), effective December 31, 2023.
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