SOUTH FLORIDA PERMIT HELP
Permit help in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale has its own building department. A Broward County location does not mean a county form or another city’s procedure applies to your permit.
Tell us what is stuckA local starting point
The city’s expired-permit instructions describe reinstatement and contractor-change steps. Gather the permit record and approved plans before requesting a case-specific determination. A finished job and a closed permit are separate things; confirm the recorded inspection status.
Three questions to answer first
- Which inspections remain open on the city record?
- Is the contractor of record still involved?
- Do the approved plans match the work that was completed?
For homeowners and builders
Bring the permit number, city comments or whatever you have. We can assess the administrative gaps and scope coordination, drafting or professional review separately. Availability, authority coverage and pricing are confirmed before paid work.
Read the local checklist →Independent permit coordination. The permitting authority decides whether to approve an application. Updated September 20, 2026.