Building Division
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
The Building Division is having technical phone system difficulties. The IT team is aware of the issue and is working to correct it. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Attention:
Oracle update: System wide improvements are ongoing. The online permitting portal Oracle is unavailable during this time. Please email all permit applications and pdf documents to epermits@hollywoodfl.org for processing.
We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Building Division at 954-921-3335.
Permits: Apply, monitor, pay for, obtain a building permit or schedule inspections by using the internet (Any and All permit types).
- Gather required permit documents; ePermit-submittal-guide
- Email all documentations to ePermits Email
- Monitor the permit progress online, Building permit self-service
- Pay online and the permit will be automatically emailed with 24 business hours
Questions for a specific Plans Examiner? Set up a Call-Back thru the QLess system, consultation days are on Tuesday & Thursday between 7:30 a.m - 10:30 a.m.
Need help or have a general question? Make an appointment or download the free QLess app from your phone's app store or visit our website to make an appointment.
Read about the ePermit Building Permit in the Hollywood Gazette
The Building Division enforces the Florida Building Code and City and State regulation, promoting safe building standards and practices. We provide plan review, and inspections, to the entire community. We promote safe standards for all types of construction performed by homeowners and the contracting industry. Our staff members are highly accessible to residents, businesses, and building professionals. The Building Division continually works to improve procedures to best serve our customers and strives to provide excellent customer service.
QLess Virtual Check-In System: In an effort to improve productivity and reduce the time spent waiting for service at the City Hall for permits and licenses, to request information and documents or pay fees, the City now offers the QLess Virtual Check-In system. Additionally, with our enhanced call-back feature, QLess allows citizens to spend NO time waiting in line so they can complete their business quickly and efficiently. This courtesy service is currently available for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Structural, Zoning, Fire, Engineering, Utilities, Parking, Code and Community Development.
Building Permit Self-Service: Receive automatic email notifications, check on permit status, review comments, schedule inspections, pay fees, and view results from anywhere.
Broward County ePermitsOneStop: Using ePermitsOneStop, Hollywood customers can now apply and receive approval for both Hollywood building permits and associated Broward County permits in a quicker, more seamless process, eliminating the need to travel to Broward's Government Center West located in Plantation.
Paying Building Permit Fees Online: The online payment process for Building fees is a service provided for your convenience. When the permit is in ready status, you are able to view the final permit fee and pay for the permit online.
Note: Please allow 24 business hours for processing after payment.
Inspection Requests
The automated inspections scheduling line is at your service 24 hours a day. Have your permit number available and allow the easy prompts in English or Spanish to schedule, cancel or find out the status of a permit or inspection. Inspections scheduled on Monday thru Thursday prior to 8:00 p.m will be scheduled for the next business day. Inspections scheduled on Saturday or Sunday will be scheduled on the 2nd business day. To cancel an inspection, you must call the automated inspection line before 5:00 a.m for an inspection that is scheduled for later that day.
- Automated Inspection Scheduling line: 954-921-3646
- To access the Building's online inspection services select Building Permit Search, enter the permit number, click search and select inspection results.
- Overtime Inspection information, call the Building Division at 954-921-3335 during business hours Monday thru Thursday 7:00 a.m -6:00 p.m
Note: Prior to scheduling an after-hours inspection, the overtime request form must be submitted for approval; and an additional fee per requested discipline will be added to the permit.