Unpermitted Room Additions, Garage or Porch Conversions Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, California  Mortgage Lenders

If the subject property includes an unpermitted addition or conversion, the appraiser must verify that the addition or conversion was completed in a workmanlike manner and that there is not any impairment to the soundness, structural integrity, or livability of the property.

 The room addition must conform to the rest of the property.

 The addition or conversion cannot cause the subject property to be in violation of zoning.

 The appraisal must indicate that the zoning is legal and may not include any comments that the zoning of the property has been jeopardized.

 The square footage of the addition may be included in the appraised value.

The following scenario is not eligible under any circumstance:

 Room additions are not eligible on 2-4 unit properties. All properties must be single family properties and the addition may not result in the property converting to a multi-unit property.

Unpermitted Room Additions, Garage or Porch Conversions California, Florida, Georgia, Alabama Mortgage Lenders 

For buildings located in unincorporated Broward County or in a city we contract with, a permit is required for a wide variety of construction, remodeling and repair work, including:

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• Single Family Homes
• Duplexes
• Multi-Residential Apartment Buildings
• Townhouses

• Manufacturing Plants
• Offices
• Stores
• Warehouses

• Air Conditioning (installation or replacement)
• Burglar Alarms
• Decks
• Docks
• Fences
• Permanent Generators (residential and commercial)
• Hurricane Shutters
• Lawn Sprinklers
• Low-Voltage Electric (includes cable, telephone, internet installations, burglar, fire alarm systems, landscape lighting)
• Pools (residential)
• Propane Gas Tank Systems
• Reroofs/ Roof Repairs
• Screen Enclosures
• Sheds
• Water Heaters (installation or replacement)
• Window/Door Replacement

Mortgage Lenders Important:

Many cities in have their own mortgage permit requirements for permitting and also issue mortgage issue permits to their residents. Please contact the building permit is located to determine if you should get your permit from them.

Although a homeowner may apply for a homeowner-builder permit, doing so places all liability for damages or injury on the permit homeowner, who is also responsible for making sure the work is done according to applicable state and local laws and regulations. We highly recommend that you hire a qualified contractor who is licensed by either Broward County or the state of Florida to perform the specific type of work you need. If work is performed without first obtaining a permit, the building owner will be responsible for paying a fine. In addition, the building owner may be required to pay for the approval of the work by a professional engineer or pay to have it dismantled, demolished and/or redone.

 

Building Permit Mortgage Lenders You can use the following self-service features to: Register to Receive Automatic Email Notifications on Specific Permits When Updates Take Place View Permit Applications Check Permit Application or Building Permit Status View Plan Reviewer Comment’s Schedule Inspections Find Inspector Contact Information (after 9:00 a.m. on the day of scheduled inspection) View Inspection Results Pay Permit Fees once the permit application is approved and ready for issuance (if paid online, please allow 24 hours to process payment prior to picking up a Building Permit)

ATTENTION NEIGHBORS

• House Bill 535 enacted a provision to Florida law whereby local jurisdictions may no longer require the payment of any additional fees, charges, or expenses associated with:
  • Providing proof of licensure pursuant to chapter 489
  • Recording or filing a license a license pursuant to chapter 489; or,
  • Providing, recording, or filing evidence of workers’ compensation insurance coverage as required by ch. 440
  • Therefore, effective immediately, this fee will no longer be charged

• The Department of Sustainable Development building will be closing early for an important employee training activity on:
  • Friday, July 27th from 3pm to 4pm

•  As of June 1, 2018, DSD will no longer be accepting owner-builder re-roof permit applications due to conflict with 2018 FL State Statute 489(7)(a)2. We will accept permit applications for:
  • 200 square ft. or less roof repairs
  • Owner-builder re-roof permit applications during a Governor declared state of emergency

• As of March 26, 2018, new legislation requiring emergency power generators at all Florida Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities was signed into State Law. For more information, please click here.

• White out corrections on applications must be approved first by the Building Official or his designated Assistant. This additional approval might cause delays in the timely processing of documents. For efficiency and for a smoother application process, please provide applications without any white out corrections. It will avoid delays.

• Condominium Associations: Please note that permits must be pulled for remodeling work in any condominium unit.

• The IVR/FLAIR online system was phased out on January 31, 2018. Please check permit status or schedule inspections online  or by calling 954-828-6520

• The 6th Edition of the Florida Building Code went into effect on December 31, 2017. Permits applied for as of 12/31/17 will be required to adhere to the most current requirements.

• As of October 1, 2015, all plans submitted to the City must be no larger than 24 x 36 inches only. This standard size will be vital to our digitization efforts in the future.

• As of 04/01/2016, only the Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application will be accepted. The form is fillable; neighbors are encouraged to fill it out online and print it for legibility purposes.

2017 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE 6th EDITION

• Broward County amendments in chapter 1 regarding permits, permitting requirements and permitting exclusions

FLORIDA’S CONSTRUCTION LIEN LAW

According to Florida Statute 713, Part 1, as it pertains to home construction and remodeling, those who work on your property or provide materials and are not paid-in-full have a right to enforce their claim for payment against your property. This claim is known as a construction lien.

If your contractor fails to pay subcontractors or material suppliers, the people who are owed money may look to your property for payment, even if you have paid your contractor in full. This means that if a lien is filed against your property, your property could be sold against your will to pay for labor, materials, or other services which your contractor may have failed to pay.

• Florida’s Construction Lien Law – Protect Yourself and Your Investment

AREA CONTRACTORS

As a convenience to customers, the City of Fort Lauderdale is has compiled a list of area contractors. Please note that this list does not serve as an endorsement or referral of any kind. Selecting a contractor is solely the decision and responsibility of the property owner.

• List of area contractors
• List of Pre-Registered Private Providers

CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION RENEWALS

It is once again time to update your professional license information for State License or Broward County Certificate of Competency as of 08/31/2016. Please use the following online form to electronically submit your renewal forms and information so that we may maintain a current and accurate database and avoid any delay of permitting due to license expiration. Contractor Registration Renewal Form

PERMIT FEES

• Learn more about fees on the Permit Fees page.

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