Do I need a permit for shed or accessory structure in Hollywood?
Yes. In Florida, shed or accessory structure generally requires a permit, and Hollywood is no exception.
Florida has no statewide small-shed exemption. The widely repeated rule that a shed under 120 square feet needs no permit comes from the model International Codes, and Florida did not adopt it: section 105.2 of the Florida Building Code, Building exempts only specified gas, mechanical and plumbing work, with no category exempting detached accessory structures. Where a size threshold exists it is a local ordinance, and it genuinely differs, so ask your building department for the line that applies at your address. Any shed with electricity, plumbing or a permanent foundation needs a permit regardless of size, and zoning setbacks, flood zone rules and wind anchoring apply even when no building permit is required.
Local detail for Hollywood: Call and select option 1.
Florida and local notes for Hollywood
Even a modest shed is reviewed for HVHZ wind resistance and anchoring here, so a structure sold as exempt elsewhere in Florida may still need approval. 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 Shed Checklist states that installing or replacing a shed requires a Building Permit from the city's Building Division. The checklist cites Zoning Code section 4.23: sheds need a 5 foot side and rear setback (0 feet at an alley), are limited to one per property and 200 square feet, and are not allowed in the front yard. A shed in the required street side yard is allowed only if a fence surrounds it and the shed is lower than the fence. Properties in the historic district are subject to additional regulations under the checklist.
Documents you may need
- Permit applicationLikely required
- Site plan showing setbacksLikely required
- Structure dimensions or manufacturer drawingsSometimes required
- Anchoring or tie-down detailsSometimes required
- Permit or zoning applicationLikely required
- Site plan showing setbacks and distance to lot linesLikely required
- Anchoring or tie-down details for wind loadSometimes 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
- Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval, or sealed construction plans for the shedLikely required
- Survey showing the shed location and dimensions, with survey affidavit if the survey is up to 10 years oldLikely required
- Broward County Uniform Permit Application (Electrical) with electrical plan and riser diagram if the shed will have powerSometimes required
- Tree Permit Application and Tree Protection Plan if trees are next to the work areaSometimes required
- Recorded Notice of Commencement when the contract price is over $5,000Sometimes required
Possible inspections
- Foundation or slab inspection
- Framing and anchoring inspection
- Final inspection
- Foundation or anchoring inspection
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a permit for shed or accessory structure in Hollywood?
- Yes. In Florida, shed or accessory structure 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.