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Permits & HOA Approvals, Handled

A new roof or new impact windows in Broward County needs a building permit, and most HOA communities need architectural approval first. Here’s what’s required, the paperwork involved and the order it happens in.

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Permit Requirements

Yes, every Broward re-roof needs a permit

All of Broward County sits in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, the strictest wind zone in the Florida Building Code. Roof replacements and most major repairs need a building permit, approved products and inspections during the job. Who issues the permit depends on where the home is.

Incorporated cityYour municipal building departmentIf you live inside an incorporated city, roofing permits go to that city’s building department. Each city has its own portal, fees and inspection order.

Unincorporated BrowardBroward County permitHomes in unincorporated areas are permitted through Broward County Building Code Services. Same HVHZ rules apply.

Permit feesItemized in writingWe list the permit fee in the written estimate before you sign, so it is never a surprise added later.

Required Paperwork

What goes into a Broward re-roof permit

We prepare and submit the whole package. You sign a few forms, and we tell you exactly which ones.

HVHZ Uniform Roofing Permit Application

Roof system, deck, underlayment, fastening and product approvals, all in one application.

Owner’s Notification for Roofing Considerations

HVHZ disclosure under Florida Building Code Section 1524, signed by owner and contractor.

Product approvals

Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval for each component of the roof system.

Notice of Commencement

Recorded and submitted before the first inspection when the job value requires it. We prepare it for your signature.

Rooftop-mounted equipment affidavit

Identifies any solar, HVAC curbs or satellite dishes on the roof. Required by several cities.

Statement of responsibilities regarding asbestos

Standard Broward affidavit; we complete it as part of the application.

Hurricane mitigation affidavit

Required when the just value of the structure crosses the threshold. We check your Property Appraiser record before filing.

HOA approval letter (where applicable)

Submitted with the permit package when your community’s architectural review is complete.

Our Process

Eight steps from estimate to closed permit

The same coordinator runs the project from start to finish.

Inspection

Drone survey where conditions allow, photographs of what we find.

Written estimate

Itemized by scope, materials, permit and HOA fees.

HOA submittal

Color, profile and manufacturer prepared and filed with your board.

Permit filing

We file with your city or Broward County once HOA is approved.

Materials delivered

Approved products on site before tear-off starts.

Installation

Coordinator-led, inspected at each HVHZ stage.

Final inspection

Scheduled by us, passed, documented.

Close-out

Photo record, warranty paperwork, closed permit.

Windows and Doors

Impact windows and doors need a permit too

Replacing hurricane impact windows or doors is a separate permit, with product approvals for the exact unit size, glass and anchor pattern. Some HOAs also approve frame color.

Permit requiredFor every openingEach window and each door is permitted individually, with product approval filed for the exact assembly.

HOA approvalFor color and styleMany HOAs restrict frame color (bronze vs white) and grid pattern. We submit the sample with the ARC request.

InspectionsIn-progress and finalThe anchor pattern is inspected before trim, and final after the window operates smoothly and is sealed.

Interactive Checklist

Approval checklist, for your project

Track the items you still need. Progress saves in your browser so you can come back later.

Your progress

Get the current HOA approved-material list
Email the property manager or ARC chair for this year’s list of approved profiles, manufacturers and colors. Confirm the jurisdiction
Incorporated city or unincorporated Broward County. Your address decides where the permit is filed. Collect current roof photos
Drone photos or ground photos of each slope. We take these for you at the free inspection. Architectural Review form
Signed by the owner, with the color, profile and manufacturer noted. Product approval numbers
Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval for each component. We include them in the submittal. Notice of Commencement
Required when the job value is above the state threshold. We prepare it for your signature and recording. Hurricane mitigation affidavit
Required when the structure’s just value crosses the threshold. We check your Property Appraiser record. Written estimate with permit fee itemized
So you know the permit and HOA fees before you sign.

Frequently Asked Questions

Permits & HOA, answered

Do I need a permit for a roof repair?

Minor leak repairs on a limited area usually do not require a permit. Anything that changes the roof system, more than 25% of the roof over a 12-month window, or any work on the deck requires a permit under Florida Building Code.

Who files the HOA paperwork, me or SafeTech?

We prepare the submittal, including color, profile and manufacturer, and sample. You sign the ARC form. Some communities require the owner to submit; we deliver the signed package to them.

How long do HOA approvals take?

Most Broward HOAs meet monthly. Expect two to six weeks from a complete submittal. We follow up weekly if needed.

Do you pull the permit in every Broward city?

Yes, every city in Broward and in unincorporated Broward County. Each has its own portal, fees and inspection sequence.

What are product approvals and NOAs?

Miami-Dade Notices of Acceptance (NOA) and Florida Product Approvals certify that a roof or opening product has been tested for HVHZ performance. Every component of a Broward roof needs a current approval number on file with the permit.

What is the hurricane mitigation affidavit threshold?

When the just value of the structure crosses the state threshold, the owner signs an affidavit under s. 553.844, F.S. acknowledging that certain improvements are not required. We check the Property Appraiser record to see if it applies.

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