Broward County is highly urbanized with 31 incorporated municipalities that manage their own building permits and zoning enforcement. The county government primarily handles building services for unincorporated areas and provides specialized review for fire safety and environmental impacts across the county. Projects in coastal or flood-prone areas are subject to additional review by both municipal and county environmental departments.
Broward County enforces a strict Tree Preservation Ordinance that requires permits and potential mitigation for the removal or relocation of protected trees on private property.
How this fits with the state
The state authority here is Florida DBPR - Construction Industry Licensing Board. The county file does not replace that — it adds the permit office, local overlays, and the actual filing path.
Source · City-by-city; most municipalities operate their own building departments and permit portals.Last verified · 05 / 2026