Pompano Beach permits are filed online through Click2Gov and ePlan. Small single-family jobs under $7,500 can now skip the building permit. Call 954-786-4669.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Facts on this page come from the City of Pompano Beach Building Department, Planning and Zoning and the city’s meeting calendar.
Building permits and zoning in Pompano Beach are handled by the city’s Development Services Department, on the third floor of City Hall, 100 W. Atlantic Blvd. City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; the Planning and Zoning lobby closes at 5:30 p.m. Most work is filed online.
Who to call
- Building permits and inspections: 954-786-4669, Building@copbfl.com
- Zoning questions, setbacks, fences, board submittals: 954-786-4679, zoning@copbfl.com
- Business Tax Receipt and Zoning Use Certificates: 954-786-4668, businesstaxreceipt@copbfl.com
- Docks, seawalls, driveways and work in the right of way: Engineering, 954-786-4060
- Fire inspections: Fire Prevention, 954-786-4695
- Code violations: Code Compliance, 954-786-4361, codecompliance@copbfl.com
How to get a building permit
The city runs a “one permit” system: one permit number covers the trades on a job, such as roofing, plumbing and electrical. From the Apply for a New Permit page:
- Get an application number in the Click2Gov permitting portal. You need the address, a detailed scope of work, contractor details and the estimated job value. No account is needed to start.
- Upload everything in ePlan. An ePlan account is set up from your application. Plans and documents go in as PDFs. ePlan and Click2Gov have separate logins.
- Review. Building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing reviewers work at the same time, plus outside agencies where needed. Incomplete submittals slow things down; the submittal checklists list what each permit type needs.
- Pay and build. Fees are paid through the permit fee page.
You can still apply in person at the counter; paper is scanned into ePlan and scanning fees apply. Homeowners acting as their own builder must meet the state’s owner-builder rules.
New: no building permit for small jobs under $7,500
The Building Department posted the rules on Oct. 10 for House Bill 803, the state law signed May 7, 2026. A Pompano Beach homeowner or contractor can skip the building permit when all of these are true:
- The home is a single-family house. Duplexes, condos, apartments and businesses do not qualify.
- The building part of the work costs under $7,500 in labor and materials.
- The home is not in a FEMA special flood hazard area (zones A, AE, AH, AO, AR, A99, V or VE). Check yours on the city’s flood zone lookup.
- The work does not touch structure, electrical, plumbing, mechanical or gas.
Typical qualifying jobs are painting, cabinet replacement, drywall repair, trim, screen replacement, gutters, interior doors and minor non-structural fascia or soffit repairs. Exterior windows and doors and anything structural still need a permit.
It is not automatic. File the free Building Permit Exemption Request in ePlan, with an itemized estimate, before work begins. Staff answer within three business days; an approval letter is good for 180 days. Any electrical, plumbing, zoning or engineering permits the job needs must be filed at the same time, and a new fence always needs a zoning compliance permit. Splitting one project into smaller requests is not allowed. Questions: 954-786-4670.
Inspections
From the inspection page:
- Schedule online any day in Click2Gov.
- Inspections happen Monday through Thursday. Request by midnight for the next inspection day.
- Where Is My Inspector posts estimated arrival times by 8 a.m.
- After-hours plan review and inspections can be requested through the Building Official’s office, 954-786-4672.
Zoning: what can go where
Pompano Beach’s Zoning Code is Chapter 155 of the city code, on American Legal Publishing. To find a property’s zoning:
- Type the address into the interactive zoning map, or download the zoning map PDF.
- Use the free Zoning and Land Use Inquiry in the city’s Camino portal, which also takes site plan and other development applications.
- See proposed projects and rezonings on the city’s development map.
Opening a business? A Zoning Use Certificate is step one of the Business Tax Receipt, and staff recommend getting one before you sign a lease.
The boards and when they meet
Zoning cases go through staff and appointed boards before the City Commission. Meetings are in the Commission Chambers at City Hall unless the calendar says otherwise.
| Board | What it does | Next meeting |
|---|---|---|
| Development Review Committee | Staff review of site plans | Check the calendar (last met Oct. 7) |
| Architectural Appearance Committee | Building design | Check the calendar (last met Oct. 6) |
| Zoning Board of Appeals | Variances and special exceptions | 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 |
| Planning and Zoning Board | Rezonings, land use, plats | Check the calendar (last met Sept. 24) |
| City Commission | Final votes on rezonings and land use | 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13 |
Agendas are posted on the calendar before each meeting.
What this means for you
- Check whether your job fits the new $7,500 exemption before you pay for a permit, and file the request first.
- Look up your zoning before you buy, lease or build.
- The Development Services monthly report lists what is being built around town.
Related: Broward County property taxes, who to call at City Hall and new businesses in Pompano Beach.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a building permit in Pompano Beach?
Create an application number in the city’s Click2Gov permitting portal, then upload your plans and documents in ePlan. You can also apply at the Building Department counter on the third floor of City Hall, 100 W. Atlantic Blvd.
Do I need a permit for small home repairs in Pompano Beach?
Under Florida House Bill 803, single-family homes outside a FEMA flood zone can skip the building permit for minor non-structural work under $7,500, such as painting, drywall or cabinets. You must still file a free exemption request in ePlan before work starts.
Do I need a permit to paint my house in Pompano Beach?
No. The city’s Planning and Zoning FAQ says it does not require a permit to paint.
How do I find my zoning in Pompano Beach?
Type your address into the city’s interactive zoning map, or use the free Zoning and Land Use Inquiry tool in the city’s Camino portal. Zoning staff answer questions at 954-786-4679.
When are building inspections done in Pompano Beach?
Monday through Thursday. Requests made online by midnight get the next inspection day, and estimated arrival times are posted by 8 a.m. on the Where Is My Inspector page.
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