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Do I need a permit for window or exterior door replacement in Hollywood?

Permit required

Yes. In Florida, window or exterior door replacement generally requires a permit, and Hollywood is no exception.

Replacing windows or exterior doors, including garage doors, generally requires a permit in Florida even when the new unit is the same size, because the opening must meet current wind-load requirements. Each product must carry a valid Florida Product Approval, or a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance in High-Velocity Hurricane Zones. A few jurisdictions allow narrow same-size, glass-only exceptions.

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Florida and local notes for Hollywood

Like-for-like replacement usually does not waive the permit in Florida. The product approval must match the wind-load rating for your specific address. Replacement windows and doors must be impact rated, or protected by approved shutters, and must carry product approval documentation for HVHZ use. A unit that is fine elsewhere in Florida can be rejected here. Products need approval for HVHZ use, and a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance is commonly accepted here as evidence of it. 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 Window/Door Checklist states that installing, replacing, or making a major repair to windows or doors requires a Building Permit. Windows and doors are also listed as structural work excluded from the HB 803 exemption. Homes whose mean roof height exceeds 30 feet need sealed site-specific wind loads. Below 30 feet, the Broward County Fenestration Voluntary Wind Load Chart may be used. Properties on the Coastal Construction Control Line with windows or doors facing east, north, or south near the beach need a manufacturer's turtle glass letter (VLT 45) under the Sea Turtle Ordinance, section 108. In a historic district, the plan must note that the size, shape, and location of openings will not change. Any change goes to Planning (Historic) for review.

Documents you may need

  • Permit applicationLikely required
  • Florida Product Approval or Miami-Dade NOA for each unitLikely required
  • Window and door layout or opening scheduleSometimes required
  • Notice of commencement (for work over the statutory value)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
  • Floor plan numbering each window and door to match the schedule, with a North arrowLikely required
  • Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval for each productLikely required
  • Broward County Uniform Retrofit Window and Door ScheduleLikely required
  • Broward County Fenestration Voluntary Wind Load Chart (under 30 feet) or sealed site-specific wind loadsLikely required
  • HOA or condo association approval letterSometimes required
  • Recorded Notice of Commencement when the contract price is over $5,000Sometimes required

Possible inspections

  • In-progress fastening and flashing inspection
  • Final inspection
  • Installation inspection

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit for window or exterior door replacement in Hollywood?
Yes. In Florida, window or exterior door 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.