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Do I need a permit for addition or structural alteration in Pembroke Pines?

Permit required

Yes. In Florida, addition or structural alteration generally requires a permit, and Pembroke Pines is no exception.

A building permit is required for any addition and for structural alterations such as removing or altering load-bearing walls, changing the footprint, or altering the roof structure. The Florida Building Code only exempts ordinary minor repairs that do not cut into walls or remove load-bearing supports, so structural work is never exempt. Additions usually trigger zoning review and, in flood areas, elevation requirements.

Get the checklist for your addition or structural alteration in Pembroke Pines. A free check first, then a free printable Permit Prep Pack.

Local detail for Pembroke Pines: Building services provided by CGA Solutions (Calvin, Giordano & Associates). Office hours not verified on official source.

Florida and local notes for Pembroke Pines

Structural work is specifically excluded from the HB 803 $7,500 exemption. Signed and sealed engineered plans are commonly required. Additions often trigger setback, lot-coverage, and floodplain review. An addition is designed to full HVHZ structural standards, which normally means signed and sealed engineering and a longer plan review than elsewhere in Florida. 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. The Pembroke Pines Addition Permit Checklist sends the plans through Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Zoning, and Engineering review, and roofing and all openings need their own sub permits. An addition needs a survey showing flood zone information and the existing finished floor elevation, plus a FEMA Elevation Certificate. The city notes that updated FEMA flood maps for Broward County took effect July 31, 2024. Broward County approvals, including the Statement of Responsibilities Regarding Asbestos and Environmental Review approval, are part of the addition submittal. A South Broward Drainage District permit release is required for lots in that district.

Documents you may need

  • Permit applicationLikely required
  • Signed and sealed construction and structural plansLikely required
  • Site plan or surveyLikely required
  • Florida Energy Code forms for conditioned spaceSometimes required
  • Notice of commencementSometimes required
  • Product approval or Notice of Acceptance documentation for HVHZ rated materialsSometimes required
  • Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application (City of Pembroke Pines)Likely required
  • Homeowners Association Affidavit of Awareness (required even if the property is not in an association)Likely required
  • Property survey showing flood zone information, existing finished floor elevation, elevations, and setbacksLikely required
  • FEMA Elevation CertificateLikely required
  • Signed and sealed drawings by a licensed design professionalLikely required
  • Soil density test report, geotechnical report, or soil statementSometimes required
  • Special Inspector Form for reinforced masonry or pilingsSometimes required
  • Broward County Statement of Responsibilities Regarding Asbestos and Environmental Review approvalLikely required
  • Affidavit of Landscape Compliance for Improvements (Residential Lots) and Utility Easement Hold Harmless AgreementLikely required

Possible inspections

  • Footing and foundation inspection
  • Framing inspection, with rough electrical, plumbing, and mechanical
  • Insulation inspection
  • Final inspection
  • Foundation, framing, and trade rough inspections listed on the permit card

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit for addition or structural alteration in Pembroke Pines?
Yes. In Florida, addition or structural alteration generally requires a permit, and Pembroke Pines is no exception. The documents and inspections sections on this page list what the building department typically asks for.
Who issues the permit in Pembroke Pines?
The local building department for Pembroke Pines 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.