Broward County · Permit guide
Fort Lauderdale roofing permit requirements
The documents, portal and filing details for a re-roof permit in Fort Lauderdale, plus a flat-fee permit runner to handle it for you.
What to submit
Documents for a Fort Lauderdale re-roof permit
From our permit library for Fort Lauderdale. Pick your roof type to see its system forms.
Application documents
- Uniform Building Permit Application
- Notice of Commencement
- HVHZ Uniform Roofing Application
- HVHZ Owner's Notification FBC1524
- FDEP Asbestos Notification
- Asbestos SRRA Instructions
- Broward SRRA Instructions
Roof-system documents
Shingle roof
- HVHZ Roofing System A/B Shingle
- HVHZ Section D Shingle
- Product approvals (Florida Product Approval / Miami-Dade NOA) for each shingle roof component
Tile roof
- HVHZ Roofing System A/B Tile
- HVHZ Section D Tile
- Product approvals (Florida Product Approval / Miami-Dade NOA) for each tile roof component
Metal roof
- HVHZ Roofing System A/B Metal
- HVHZ Section D Metal
- Product approvals (Florida Product Approval / Miami-Dade NOA) for each metal roof component
Flat roof
- HVHZ Roofing System A/B Flat
- HVHZ Section C BUR Flat
- HVHZ Section C Flat Concrete Deck Insulated
- HVHZ Section C Flat Hot Mop BUR Concrete Deck
- HVHZ Section C Flat Hot Mop BUR Wood Deck
- HVHZ Section C Flat Steel Deck Insulated
- HVHZ Section C Flat Wood Deck Insulated
- Product approvals (Florida Product Approval / Miami-Dade NOA) for each flat roof component
Requirements change. We confirm the current forms with the Fort Lauderdale building department before every submittal. Last reviewed September 2026.
FAQ
Fort Lauderdale permit questions
What documents do I need for a re-roof permit in Fort Lauderdale?
A typical Fort Lauderdale re-roof submittal includes: Uniform Building Permit Application; Notice of Commencement; HVHZ Uniform Roofing Application; HVHZ Owner's Notification FBC1524; FDEP Asbestos Notification; Asbestos SRRA Instructions; Broward SRRA Instructions; plus the roof-system forms for your roofing type and product approvals for each material.
Can I apply for a roofing permit online in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. Fort Lauderdale accepts permit applications online through LauderBuild (Accela ACA) + LauderBuild Plan Room, including PDF plan uploads.
Is Fort Lauderdale in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ)?
Yes. Fort Lauderdale is in Broward County, which is in Florida's HVHZ. Roofing permits need HVHZ roofing applications and Miami-Dade NOAs for roofing products.
Who can pull a permit in Fort Lauderdale?
The permit is issued to a licensed contractor (or an owner-builder). A permit runner prepares, submits and manages the permit on the contractor's behalf as an authorized agent.
Got a job waiting on a permit?
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