Broward County Permit Search Guide
Broward County permit search can mean different things: searching an existing permit number, searching by property address, checking folio or parcel ID, logging into ePermits OneStop, scheduling inspections, or checking a city building department record.
Use this workstation before buying, remodeling, verifying a contractor, checking open permits, applying online, scheduling inspections, or deciding whether Broward County or a municipality should handle the record.
Start here before using Broward County permit search
The biggest Broward permit-search mistake is assuming one county portal covers every property. Broward has county systems for permits, associated approvals and inspections, while cities may run their own building departments and permit portals.
Confirm jurisdiction first. Then search by address or permit number. If the property is inside a city, search that city building portal too. For active applications, log in to ePermits OneStop. For inspection status, use the inspection request/status route with permit number and phone access code.
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Address, permit number, folio, ePermits, inspections or city jurisdiction.
Use street number, street name, street type and city. If address search fails, try folio number or parcel ID on the same official search screen.
Use this when you have a permit number from a permit card, inspection request, contractor invoice, city document, property file or closing packet. Enter the number exactly.
Use the address search page’s folio or parcel ID options when street address is inconsistent, missing, abbreviated differently or tied to a large parcel.
Use ePermits OneStop for permit applications, plan/document upload, fees, associated Broward County approvals and application/license status after login.
Use online inspections when you have the permit number and phone access code from the permit fee invoice, plus inspection type, date and point of contact.
If the property is inside Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, Miramar, Plantation or another city, check that city’s building portal. Broward says customers should start with the local municipality.
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Use this task desk before opening official portals. It helps you avoid wrong-system, wrong-city and incomplete-record mistakes.
Start with the official Search for Permit by Address tool. Try street type and city carefully.
Use Search for Permit and enter the number exactly. Save screenshots of status and inspections.
Try folio number, parcel ID, Broward Property Appraiser, and the city building department.
Use ePermits Online to apply, upload documents and pay fees after registration/access.
Check county, city, inspection, contractor, open permit and unsafe-structure/code records where relevant.
You need permit number, phone access code, inspection type, date and point of contact.
Search Broward permits by address, folio or parcel ID
Broward’s official address search allows property lookup by street details, folio number or parcel ID. This is the best route when you know the property but do not have a permit number.
Open the official address search
Enter street number, street name, street type and city. If you do not get a result, use less text or try folio/parcel fields.
Use folio or parcel ID as backup
Broward’s search page includes folio and parcel ID options. Use these when the property has unusual address formatting, multi-building parcels or missing street details.
No result does not always mean no permit exists. It may mean the permit is in a city portal, the address format is different, the record is older, the permit number is needed, or the property is not under Broward County Building Code services.
Search Broward permits by permit number
Permit number search is the cleanest route when you have a permit card, contractor document, inspection notice, insurance request, violation letter or closing file.
Enter the exact permit number
Use Broward’s Search for Permit tool. The official page shows an example format like 12-09876.
If the exact permit number fails, check the city portal, remove extra spaces, verify hyphens, and confirm the record belongs to Broward County instead of a municipality.
Use ePermits OneStop for applications, approvals, uploads and status
Broward ePermits OneStop is not just a search page. It is the county’s centralized online permit workflow for applications, plan/document upload, fees, approvals and associated permits or licenses.
Start with the local municipality
Broward’s ePermits page says to start the permitting process with the local municipality, then use the county resources for Broward County associated permits and approvals.
Register or log in
First-time users register for access. Existing users sign in. The ePermits Online portal says it can be used to apply for permits, upload plans/documents and pay fees.
After login, check My Applications and License Status for application or license progress. Save screenshots and confirmation numbers for your project file.
Schedule or check Broward building inspections
Inspection activity matters because issued permit does not mean completed work. Broward says building permit inspections can be requested online, and the permit number plus phone access code are required.
Permit number
Use the exact permit number from your permit record or invoice.
Phone access code
The code is located on the permit fee invoice.
Inspection details
Prepare inspection type and date of inspection.
Point of contact
Have the day-of-inspection contact ready.
Open the inspection request tool
Enter permit number and phone access code. Then follow the inspection request steps.
For a sale, refinance, insurance issue or code review, look for final inspection or closed status. Do not assume work was completed only because a permit was issued.
Broward County or city permit department?
Broward County has many municipalities. Some use ePermits OneStop for county-associated permits and approvals, but city building departments may still control city building permits, inspections, zoning and local records.
Use Broward County Building Code Division and Broward permit search tools.
Broward says BMSD zoning services apply only to BMSD and unincorporated areas.
Broward Building Code lists multiple contract municipalities and service areas.
Use Fort Lauderdale Accela for city permit records, especially older or city-issued permits.
Check Hollywood, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, Miramar, Plantation, Deerfield Beach, Tamarac and others directly.
Search county, city, property appraiser and inspection records before accepting “no open permit” claims.
If the property is inside a city, contact that city for zoning rules and permit records. A county search alone may not show the full building-permit history.
Buyer and open-permit risk checker
Use this before closing, refinancing, remodeling, buying after storm repairs, or relying on seller/contractor statements.
City unclear
Search both county and municipality before assuming no permit exists.
Issued only
Issued permit is not enough. Check inspection and final/closed status.
Major work
Roof, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, pool, addition and structural work need deeper review.
Older permit
Older city records may need separate portal or public records request.
For serious real-estate or legal decisions, request official records and confirm directly with the correct county or city building department.
Broward County Building Code Division contact and map
Use county contacts for unincorporated Broward, airport-related building services, contract city services and Broward Building Code questions.
Main number
954-765-4400
Customer service
954-831-4000
Building email
building@broward.org
Office hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-3:30 PM
Riverbend Corporate Park, 2307 W. Broward Boulevard, Suite 300, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312.
Official Broward County permit search links
Use these official resources for final permit searches, applications, inspections, city-jurisdiction checks, forms and Building Code contact details.
Important permit-search notice
CountyPermitSearch.org is an independent guide, not the official Broward County, Florida website.
Only Broward County Building Code Division, ePermits staff, inspectors, plan reviewers, the relevant city building department, zoning office, contractor licensing staff or code office can confirm whether a permit is required, valid, finaled, closed, expired, open or approved.
Do not submit permit applications, payments, owner documents, contractor documents, plans, IDs or legal documents to an independent guide page. Use official government portals only.
Broward County permit search FAQs
How do I search Broward County permits by address?
Use Broward County’s official Permit Search by Address tool. Enter street number, street name, street type and city, or use folio number or parcel ID if the address search does not work.
How do I search Broward County permits by permit number?
Use the official Search for Permit tool and enter the permit number exactly. Broward’s page shows an example format similar to 12-09876.
What is Broward ePermits OneStop?
ePermits OneStop is Broward County’s centralized permitting system for applications, associated Broward County permits, licenses, approvals and status checks after login.
Should I start with Broward County or my city?
Start by confirming the property jurisdiction. Broward says customers should start the permitting process with the local municipality, then use Broward County resources for associated approvals or county-handled services.
Does Broward County permit search include Fort Lauderdale permits?
Not always. Fort Lauderdale has its own Accela permit search. For Fort Lauderdale properties, check the city permit portal in addition to any Broward County associated approvals.
How do I schedule a Broward County inspection?
Use the official Broward Request Inspection tool. The county says you need permit number, phone access code from the permit fee invoice, inspection type, inspection date and point of contact.
What is the Broward County Building Code Division phone number?
Broward lists the Building Code Division main phone as 954-765-4400 and customer service as 954-831-4000.
What is the Broward County Building Code email?
Broward lists building@broward.org for building permit questions on its ePermits and contact pages.
Where is Broward County Building Code Division located?
The Building Code Division is listed at Riverbend Corporate Park, 2307 W. Broward Boulevard, Suite 300, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312.
What are Broward Building Code office hours?
Broward lists office hours as Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, closed on county-observed holidays.
What if Broward permit search shows no result?
Try different address formatting, folio number, parcel ID, exact permit number, Broward Property Appraiser details and the municipal building department portal for the property’s city.
What should buyers check in Broward permit records?
Buyers should check county records, city permit portals, property appraiser details, permit status, inspection status, final/closed status, contractor details, code or unsafe-structure issues and any open permits.
Is CountyPermitSearch.org official?
No. CountyPermitSearch.org is an independent guide. Official permit searches, payments, applications, inspections, zoning decisions and records requests must be handled through Broward County or the relevant city building department.