Permitting Made Simple

The  Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces (PROs) Department invite you to come out and enjoy Ballin' After Dark this Friday, May 23, 2025, from 6 to 10 p.m. at OB Johnson Park (1000 NW 8th Ave.)! Experience the thrill of free indoor basketball with fellow residents. Bring your friends and get your game on!

Parents of children ages 13-17 looking for an exciting and adventurous summer camp for your teen well the Teen Zone summer program is the place for you. Registration is now open and limited to the first 50 participants. Don't delay, camp fills up quickly! https://flhallandaleweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/

PAL of Hallandale Beach presents a FREE Grant Writing Workshop, Thursday, May 29th at 11am at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Center 609 NW 6th Avenue, Hallandale, FL 33009. Dr. Robert L. Martin, Presenter & The Neighborhood Schools Support Network is an educational agency supporting neighborhood schools, families, students & the community. Register for FREE at www.palofhallandalebeach.com

Expand your knowledge of developing, planning and writing winning funding proposals. Learn the ins and outs of crafting successful grant proposals in a supportive environment. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned pro, this workshop is designed to help you sharpen your grant writing skills. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your funding game! See you there!

The summer months bring an opportunity for residents and businesses to address improvement projects. The building division in the department of Sustainable Development implements the minimum requirements of the Florida Building Code (FBC) and Broward County Administrative Provisions currently in effect to safeguard public health, safety, and general welfare. Their responsibility is to ensure compliance with the Florida Building Code and the laws and regulations set forth by the City of Hallandale Beach.

Need help navigating through the permitting process for your home improvement? Our interactive map provides a checklist of the required paperwork for individual projects. Learn more: https://cohb.org/1545/Residential-Permit-Applicationsv

All the forms and applications needed for the Building Services Division are found at the Building Applications and Forms. Each permit application includes pertinent information about the permitting requirements for that type of permit. Be sure to check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page or contact the Building Division directly for questions. 

If you own and occupy a one or two family house you may be eligible to act as your own contractor per State Statute (489.103(7). As an owner-builder though, if you do not complete all of the work yourself, you must supervise the work, and hire licensed trade subcontractors (electrician, plumbing, a/c, and roof) in accordance with state law. Owners acting as their own contractor are required to personally appear for all permitting, provide proof that the property is properly insured and be present for all inspections. All the requirements are found on the Owner Builder Affidavit.

 A Notice of Commencement is required to be submitted when the total contract price is greater than $5,000. A recorded copy of the N.O.C. can be submitted with the permit application or made available on the job site before your first inspection. A Notice of Commencement is not required for the repair or replacement of an existing heating or air-conditioning system in an amount less than $15,000.

An important factor you should know is the Florida Lien Law. According to Florida law, those who work on your property or provide materials, and are not paid-in-full, have a right to enforce their claim for payment against your property. This claim is known as a construction lien. If your contractor fails to pay subcontractors or material suppliers, the people who are owed money may look to your property for payment, even if you have paid your contractor in full. This means that if a lien is filed against your property, your property could be sold against your will to pay for labor, materials, or other services that your contractor may have failed to pay. This document provides information regarding Florida Statute 713, Part 1, as it pertains to home construction and remodeling, and provides tips on how you can avoid construction liens on your property. For more information see the Florida Lien Law infographic on the website.

As always, I am available anytime for your questions, concerns, and ideas to make our city a better place at phone/text 954-632-5700 or you can email me at jcooper@cohb.org. Please visit me on my Facebook page at Mayor Joy Cooper. Like, follow, and share.