Do I need a permit for hvac replacement or installation in Hollywood?
Yes. In Florida, hvac replacement or installation generally requires a permit, and Hollywood is no exception.
Replacing or installing central air conditioning or a heat pump requires a mechanical permit in Florida, and a licensed mechanical contractor generally must pull it. Only portable or window units and minor in-cabinet repairs avoid a permit. Changing amperage or fuel type adds electrical or gas review.
Local detail for Hollywood: Call and select option 1.
Florida and local notes for Hollywood
The HB 803 $7,500 exemption does not cover mechanical work. Upsizing amperage or changing fuel type adds electrical or gas permits. Outdoor equipment must be anchored to resist HVHZ wind loads, and stands or elevated platforms are commonly required. 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 A/C Checklist states that installing, altering, or making a major repair to any air conditioning system requires a Mechanical Permit. Mechanical work is excluded from the HB 803 exemption. Equipment and slabs need a 3 foot side and rear setback (12 feet next to a side street) and are not allowed in the first 25 feet from the front property line. Equipment visible from the right-of-way must be screened. In a historic district, the submittal must show the equipment location, setbacks, and screening method with photos. Residential A/C replacements qualify for the city's Express Permitting Service, with same-day review for submissions made between 6 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. Wednesday.
Documents you may need
- Mechanical permit applicationLikely required
- Contractor license and insuranceLikely required
- Equipment specifications or AHRI certificateSometimes required
- Equipment sizing calculation (some counties)Sometimes required
- Product approval or Notice of Acceptance documentation for HVHZ rated materialsSometimes required
- Broward County Uniform Permit Application (Mechanical) from a licensed mechanical contractor, noting replacement or additional unitLikely required
- AHRI Certificate of Product RatingsLikely required
- Broward County Uniform Data Form for Residential and Light Commercial A/C ReplacementsLikely required
- NOA, Product Approval tie-down detail, or sealed attachment plans for outdoor equipmentLikely required
- Electrical sub-permit application if electrical work is involvedSometimes required
- Recorded Notice of Commencement when the job value is over $15,000Sometimes required
Possible inspections
- Mechanical or equipment change-out inspection
- Final inspection
- Mechanical final inspection
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a permit for hvac replacement or installation in Hollywood?
- Yes. In Florida, hvac replacement or installation 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.