Choose the Correct Hollywood Permit Portal, Pass Review and Close the Job Properly
Hollywood currently uses more than one permit system. The right portal depends on the permit type, submission date and record-number format. Starting in the wrong system can make a valid permit appear missing.
This guide gives you a simple portal decoder, Accela application steps, express-permit window, inspection deadlines, NOC rules, flood and historic checks, Broward County approvals and final-closeout actions.
Open the Correct Hollywood Building Service
Which Hollywood Permit System Should You Use?
Record or project |
Start here |
How to recognize it |
|---|---|---|
Listed easy permit submitted from August 19, 2024 |
Accela Citizen Access |
Record numbers can contain several letters, such as RES-MECH-2024-000001. |
Addition, new construction, pool, sign, shed, renovation or older complex permit |
Official permit hub / BCLA route |
Older records may have one letter, such as B24-100001. |
Permit type recently migrated by the city |
Official permit hub |
The hub may direct the record to Oracle or another current system. |
Associated Broward County approval |
ePermitsOneStop |
Asbestos, environmental, transportation concurrency or county certificate may be required. |
Hollywood Building Division Phone, Address and Hours
Confirm the Property Is Inside the City of Hollywood
Use Hollywood Building when
- The Broward property record identifies the municipality as Hollywood.
- The Hollywood permit search recognizes the address or folio.
- The parcel appears inside Hollywood’s zoning and land-use map.
Verify before applying when
- The mailing address says Hollywood but the parcel may be unincorporated.
- The site is near Dania Beach, Hallandale Beach, Pembroke Park or another boundary.
- The city search does not recognize the address.
Match the Project to the Hollywood Permit Path
Project |
Likely path |
Extra review to check |
|---|---|---|
New home, addition or structural alteration |
Complex building permit |
Zoning, engineering, utilities, fire, flood, energy and Broward approvals. |
Kitchen or bathroom renovation |
Building + trade sub-permits |
Structural changes, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and condominium approval. |
Residential A/C replacement |
Accela / express eligible |
Stand-alone scope, registered contractor and complete checklist. |
Residential water heater |
Accela / express eligible |
Plumbing scope, contractor registration and NOC threshold. |
Residential reroof |
Accela / express eligible |
Roof checklist, product information, affidavits and historic review if applicable. |
Residential electrical service change |
Accela / express eligible |
Riser diagram, license details and stand-alone scope. |
Windows, doors or shutters |
Accela easy permit |
Florida product approvals, wind design and historic-district review. |
Pool, shed, sign or major renovation |
Complex / legacy route |
Zoning, lot coverage, drainage, utilities, fire or landscape review. |
Driveway, right-of-way or utility work |
Building + Engineering |
Engineering fees are separate from the building estimator. |
Change of business use or occupancy |
Change-of-use permit |
Zoning, life safety, accessibility, fire, parking and Certificate of Use. |
Apply for an Accela Permit Without Losing the Record
Create the citizen account
Open Accela, select Sign In, then Register for an Account. Complete contact details and accept the terms.
Select Building Permit under Apply
Accept the disclaimer and choose the record type that matches the complete scope.
Search the work location
Enter the Hollywood property address and select the matching result. Confirm the owner and folio before continuing.
Identify stand-alone versus sub-permit
For a sub-permit, select Yes and enter the parent/master permit. For stand-alone work, select No and describe the work precisely.
Add the required contacts
Accela requires a property owner and applicant. When the owner is not acting as builder, look up the registered contractor.
Pay intake charges and upload documents
After checkout, upload plans and supporting files, select Upload and Validate, review the package and finish the submission.
Hollywood Express Permit Rules
Residential A/C
Stand-alone replacement permit using the city checklist.
Residential water heater
Stand-alone plumbing permit with complete checklist.
Residential reroof
Structural reroof permit with all required supporting documents.
Residential service change
Electrical service-change permit with required diagram and credentials.
Express rule |
What it means |
|---|---|
Submission window |
Upload to Accela from 6:00 PM Tuesday through 9:00 AM Wednesday. |
Permit type |
Stand-alone only; not a sub-permit to a master permit. |
Applicant limit |
Up to 10 express submissions per applicant. |
Contractor status |
License, insurance and workers’ compensation records must already be verified and current. |
Review and payment |
Same-day review is offered; approved permits must be paid by 3:00 PM Wednesday for electronic issuance. |
Historic property |
Applications in a historic district may be delayed for additional review. |
Prepare the Permit Documents in the City’s Order
Core documents
- Completed transmittal cover sheet
- Uniform permit application
- Separate application for each discipline
- Project-specific checklist
- Site survey when required
- Product approvals and calculations
- Contractor registration documents
- Owner-builder disclosure when applicable
Digital file rules
- PDF format
- Grouped by discipline
- Clearly titled by content
- Digital professional signature where required
- Electronic-signature affidavit
- Unlocked area for city stamp
- Complete revised discipline set
- Response letter for corrections
Handle the NOC Before It Blocks the First Inspection
General threshold
The city’s guidance requires a recorded Notice of Commencement for work valued at $5,000 or more.
HVAC threshold
Heat and air-conditioning work uses a threshold greater than $15,000.
Where to record
Record the NOC with Broward County and associate it with the Hollywood permit.
Make Sure the Correct Person Pulls the Permit
Licensed contractor
The contractor of record must be registered and current with Hollywood before permit submittal.
- Active license
- Liability insurance
- Workers’ compensation or exemption
- Correct business information
- Accela contractor registration
- Permit scope matches license
Owner-builder
An owner-builder application requires the city’s Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement and the owner assumes the legal and supervisory responsibilities allowed by Florida law.
- Property qualification confirmed
- Disclosure completed
- Application signed and notarized
- Trade-license limits understood
- Insurance responsibilities understood
- Inspections personally controlled
Schedule, Cancel and Check Hollywood Inspections
Online inspection service
Search the permit, open the record and select inspection results or scheduling.
After-hours inspection
Submit the city request form for approval first. An additional fee is added for each requested discipline.
Timing |
Hollywood rule |
|---|---|
Monday–Thursday before 8:00 PM |
The inspection is scheduled for the next business day. |
Saturday or Sunday request |
The inspection is scheduled for the second business day. |
Same-day cancellation |
Call the automated line before 5:00 AM. |
Inspector contact |
The legacy self-service page can show inspector contact information after 8:30 AM on inspection day. |
After-hours request |
Obtain approval in advance and expect a discipline-based overtime charge. |
What the Permit Status Means
Flood, Historic and Broward County Checks
Floodplain and substantial improvement
Renovations exceeding 50% of the existing building value can trigger substantial-improvement review. In a Special Flood Hazard Area, the city says finished floor must be at least base flood elevation plus one foot.
Historic district or site
The Historic Preservation Board reviews additions, major restorations and substantial alterations within historic districts or at locally designated sites.
Broward County approvals
Projects may require county asbestos, environmental, transportation-concurrency, NOC or other certificates. ePermitsOneStop coordinates the associated review.
Florida Building Code
Hollywood identifies the Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), together with Broward administrative provisions and applicable discipline rules.
Zoning and land use
Check use, setbacks, height, lot coverage, parking and zoning overlays before final plans.
Engineering and right-of-way
Driveways, paving, drainage, utilities, sidewalks and public-right-of-way work can require separate Engineering review and fees.
Older Buildings May Have a Separate Safety-Inspection Deadline
Current age trigger
Hollywood’s Building Safety Inspection Program states that buildings and structures are inspected when they reach 25 years of age, based on the Certificate of Occupancy date and a notice from the Building Official.
Recurring cycle
Subsequent safety inspections are required at 10-year intervals. This building-wide program is separate from an individual unit-remodel permit.
Do Not Assume House Bill 803 Automatically Removes the Permit
Hollywood provides a formal permit-exemption request process for qualifying work under Florida House Bill 803. The city says all five statutory conditions must be satisfied.
Submit the city exemption form with the written contract or other documents showing the exact work. The request may be emailed to ePermits@hollywoodfl.org or delivered to the Building Division.
Estimate the Permit Cost Without Treating the Estimate as a Final Invoice
Use the city estimator
The Hollywood tool gives a general estimate based on entered information.
Engineering is separate
The city warns that the estimator does not include Engineering permit fees for site work, utilities or right-of-way permits.
Use the current fee schedule
Compare the live permit invoice with the current comprehensive schedule before paying.
Find a Permit, Reviewer Comment or Final Inspection
Identify the likely permit system
Use the record-number pattern and submission date. Search Accela and the legacy self-service system before assuming the permit is missing.
Search the legacy system with fewer words
Search by address, owner, contractor, permit number or folio. The city recommends omitting punctuation and street type.
Open the full permit record
Review plan comments, payment status, inspection results and final status—not only the search-result summary.
Use records request for unavailable plans
Older plans or supporting records may require a formal public-records request.
Verify legal status before a property sale
The city directs users who need permit status for a legal purpose to call the Building Division at 954-921-3335.
Respond to Review Comments Without Creating Conflicting Plans
Review correction
- Read every discipline comment
- Revise the complete affected set
- Cloud plan changes
- Update revision dates
- Keep signatures valid
- Add response letter
Change after issuance
- Stop changed work
- Ask whether revision is required
- Upload revised plans
- Explain each field change
- Wait for approval
- Replace job-site plans
Use the Extension or Renewal Form Before the Record Dies
Applied permit
The city forms page includes a 60-day extension request for a permit still in applied status.
Issued permit
The city provides a 180-day extension request for an active issued permit.
Expired permit
Use the Expired Permit Renewal Request Form and ask what updated plans, fees or inspections are required.
How to Start Legalizing Unpermitted Work
Collect first
- Property address and folio
- Photos of current work
- Approximate construction date
- Contracts and invoices
- Available plans
- Contractor information
Ask the city
- Correct after-the-fact permit type
- Which work must be exposed
- Required engineer or architect
- Trade permits needed
- Additional fees
- Final closure document
What to Say When You Contact Hollywood Building
“My project is [scope] at [address/folio]. The permit number is [number or unknown]. Should this be submitted or searched in Accela, BCLA legacy, Oracle or ePermitsOneStop?”
“Permit [number] has comments from [discipline]. I uploaded a complete revised set and response letter. Can you confirm the resubmittal reached the correct reviewer?”
“I need [inspection type] for permit [number] at [address]. The approved plans are on site, the work is exposed and the contact is [name/phone].”
“Permit [number] does not show final. Which inspection, document, fee or Certificate of Completion is still required to close it?”
Do Not Consider the Project Finished Until These Are Complete
- City jurisdiction confirmed
- Correct portal selected
- Master and sub-permits linked
- Zoning approval completed
- Flood review completed
- Historic approval completed if needed
- Broward approvals completed
- Contractor registration current
- NOC recorded and uploaded
- Permit formally issued
- Approved plans on site
- All inspections passed
- Sub-permits finaled
- CO or CC obtained
- Final permit status saved
- Owner receives closeout file
Hollywood Building Division Map
Hollywood Building Permit Resources
Hollywood Building Permit FAQs
Where do I apply for a Hollywood, Florida building permit?
Start at the city’s official Permit Hub. It routes applicants to Accela, the legacy Building Permit Self-Service system, Oracle or the appropriate specialized service based on the permit type and record.
Which permits use the Hollywood Accela portal?
The city lists demolition, fencing, windows, doors and shutters, plumbing, driveway, electrical, mechanical and reroof permit families in Accela for eligible applications submitted from August 19, 2024.
How do I find an older Hollywood permit?
Use the legacy Building Permit Self-Service page and search by address, owner, contractor, permit number or folio. Older and complex records may use a one-letter number such as B24-100001.
What are the Hollywood Building Division hours?
The Building Division lists public business hours Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Plan-examiner and permit-representative consultations are offered through QLess Monday through Thursday from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
How do I schedule a Hollywood building inspection?
Call the 24-hour automated line at 954-921-3646 or use the online permit service. Requests placed Monday through Thursday before 8:00 PM are scheduled for the next business day; weekend requests are scheduled for the second business day.
Which permits qualify for Hollywood Express Permitting?
The current express service is limited to stand-alone residential A/C replacement, water-heater replacement, reroof and electrical service-change permits. Applications must meet the contractor, checklist, upload-window and payment rules.
When is a Notice of Commencement required?
Hollywood’s guidance requires a recorded NOC for work valued at $5,000 or more, except heat and air-conditioning permits use a threshold greater than $15,000. Record it in Broward County and upload it early so the first inspection is not blocked.
Does work in a Hollywood historic district need extra review?
It can. The Historic Preservation Board reviews requests in historic districts and at locally designated sites, including additions, major restorations and substantial alterations. Express permits in historic districts may also be delayed.
When does Hollywood’s Building Safety Inspection Program apply?
The city states that buildings and structures are inspected when they reach 25 years of age based on the Certificate of Occupancy date and notice from the Building Official, with subsequent inspections at 10-year intervals.
How can I obtain old plans or verify a permit for a property sale?
Search the applicable permit system first. Submit a city public-records request when plans are unavailable. For permit status needed for a legal purpose, the city directs users to call the Building Division at 954-921-3335.
Official Information Used for This Guide
Building-Department.org is an independent informational website and is not the City of Hollywood. Applications, payments, reviews, inspections, exemptions, certificates and enforcement decisions must be completed through the city or the responsible Broward County agency.
This page was checked against Hollywood’s Building Division, Permit Hub, Accela instructions, legacy permit search, Express Permitting Service, inspection page, applications and checklists, ePermits Submittal Guide, ePermitsOneStop, flood guidance, Historic Preservation Board, Building Safety Inspection Program and FY 2026 fee schedule.
Last reviewed: July 23, 2026.
Hollywood is actively migrating permit services between systems. Portal routes, record types, forms, fees and temporary maintenance procedures can change. Use the official Permit Hub before each new filing.
Khushboo Bobade is a public records researcher and editorial writer specializing in government service documentation and construction permit systems.
Her research focuses on explaining building permits, inspection procedures, zoning regulations, and public permit records maintained by local government building departments across the United States.
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