Do I need a permit for fence installation or replacement in Hollywood?
Yes. In Florida, fence installation or replacement generally requires a permit, and Hollywood is no exception.
There is no statewide fence permit rule in Florida, so requirements are set locally. Some jurisdictions exempt common fences below a set height, such as chain-link or wood fences up to a certain height, while others require a permit for essentially all new residential fences. Height, setback, and corner sight-triangle rules apply everywhere, and HOA rules may add more.
Local detail for Hollywood: Call and select option 1.
Florida and local notes for Hollywood
Florida has no statewide list of building work exempt from a permit. Section 105.2 of the Florida Building Code, Building, exempts only certain gas, mechanical and plumbing work, so whether a fence needs a permit is decided by your local building department rather than by a state threshold. Even where no building permit is needed, zoning height, setback, corner-visibility, and HOA rules still apply. Cities set their own fence ordinances that can differ from the county. Fences in an easement may require an acknowledgement and can be removed if a utility needs access. Fences are reviewed for HVHZ wind loads here, so height, material and post embedment matter more than in most of the state. Your city issues the permit, not the county. Broward's 31 municipal building departments each run their own permitting and inspections, while the county Board of Rules and Appeals sets code interpretation and the countywide amendments they all work from. The Broward County Amendments to the Florida Building Code, published by the Board of Rules and Appeals under the county charter, apply on top of the state code everywhere in the county. Individual cities can add their own amendments as well, so confirm both. Hollywood's Fence Checklist states that installing, replacing, or making a major repair to a fence requires a Building Permit. Residential fences are limited to 6 feet, and 4 feet at the front of the property. Chain link is not permitted in the Regional Activity Center or in the front yard setback in the Transit Oriented Corridor. In historic districts chain link is not permitted, and PVC is not permitted in the front yard setback. Under HB 803, repairing or replacing wood fence pickets or panels on a single-family home under $7,500 may be exempt by written request, but replacing posts is excluded and new fences are structural work. Gates may not swing onto the right-of-way or a neighbor's property, and a wood fence in the front yard must be finished on both sides.
Documents you may need
- Permit application (where required)Sometimes required
- Site plan or survey showing fence location and property linesLikely required
- Easement acknowledgement (if in an easement)Sometimes required
- Product approval or Notice of Acceptance documentation for HVHZ rated materialsSometimes required
- Broward County Uniform Permit Application (Building) from a licensed structural contractor or owner-builderLikely required
- Clean survey or site plan showing fence location, height, type, gates, and linear footageLikely required
- NOA or sealed design detail for materials other than 6 foot chain link or woodSometimes required
- Easement Agreement if the fence encroaches into an easementSometimes required
- HOA or condo association approval letterSometimes required
- Recorded Notice of Commencement when the contract price is over $5,000Sometimes required
Possible inspections
- Setback or post-location inspection (some jurisdictions)
- Final inspection
- Post hole or footing inspection
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a permit for fence installation or replacement in Hollywood?
- Yes. In Florida, fence installation or replacement generally requires a permit, and Hollywood is no exception. The documents and inspections sections on this page list what the building department typically asks for.
- Who issues the permit in Hollywood?
- The local building department for Hollywood handles permitting. This page lists its contact details and online portal. Your mailing city is not always the permitting authority, so confirm the jurisdiction before you apply.
- How do I find out the exact requirements for my project?
- Run the free PermitRoadmap check for your specific project and answers. It returns the likely permits, documents, inspections, and next steps, each linked to its official source.
PermitRoadmap is an independent informational service and is not affiliated with any city, county, state agency, or permitting authority. Results are informational and do not replace confirming requirements with the local permitting authority.