Broward County is part of Florida’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so replacement-window and door projects need to be planned around the applicable HVHZ requirements and the permitting authority for the property.
The first step is not choosing a form. It is identifying which building department has jurisdiction.
Who issues a Broward County window permit?
Broward County contains many municipalities with their own building departments.
The county Building Code Division serves the Broward Municipal Services District and certain contract jurisdictions, while other cities administer their own permits.
That means a Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano Beach, Weston, or unincorporated Broward property may not use the same submission portal or local checklist.
Confirm the property jurisdiction before preparing the package.
What documents are commonly part of the process?
Broward County publishes window/door replacement guidance and a consolidated permit checklist that identify common project documents.
Depending on jurisdiction and scope, the package can include:
- Building permit application
- Plans or opening-location sketch
- Window and door schedule
- Product approval documents
- Florida or Miami-Dade approval information as applicable
- Contractor licensing and insurance documents when required
- Owner-builder documents when applicable
- Notice of Commencement when required
- Additional zoning, engineering, or project-specific documents
Local forms and requirements can change. Use the current checklist from the building department that will actually issue the permit.
Why does HVHZ matter?
Miami-Dade and Broward make up the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone.
HVHZ provisions can affect the way exterior openings are designed, approved, and installed.
For each opening, verify the exact product series, impact classification, approved dimensions, positive and negative design pressures, glass option, mullion configuration, anchor schedule, substrate, and conditions of use.
Read our HVHZ vs Wind-Borne Debris Region guide for a deeper explanation.
Is a brand name enough for permit review?
No.
A manufacturer can have many approved products. The permit should identify a specific approved configuration.
The approval document is where you find size limits, pressure tables, glass options, installation drawings, anchors, and limitations.
Our Florida Product Approval guide explains what to look for.
What should homeowners verify before ordering?
Before a deposit turns into a material order, verify:
- Correct building department.
- Permit scope and who will submit it.
- Exact manufacturer and series.
- Current approval number.
- Opening dimensions.
- Required design pressures.
- Glass and frame option.
- Installation method and substrate.
- Required inspections.
- Responsibility for permit closeout.
If the product changes after permit review, ask whether revised documents are required before installation.
What about Fort Lauderdale?
The City of Fort Lauderdale has its own permitting system.
AA Glass & Windows lists its Fort Lauderdale / Oakland Park showroom as coming soon, so the showroom status is not a permit fact. The property address determines jurisdiction.
For broader regional service information, see our Florida East Coast service area.
Frequently asked questions
Does Broward County require impact windows everywhere?
Do not reduce the code to a countywide sales slogan. The applicable requirements depend on the project, building, opening, code provisions, and permit review.
Can I use a Miami-Dade NOA in Broward?
A valid approval may support an HVHZ project when its conditions of use match the product and installation. Confirm the exact approval with the permitting authority and design professional when applicable.
Is there one Broward permit checklist for every city?
No. County documents are useful planning references, but municipalities can have their own procedures and forms.
Do replacement windows need inspection?
Permitted work is subject to the inspection requirements of the issuing building department. Verify the required sequence before installation.
Authoritative sources
- Broward County — Building Code Division
- Broward County — Board of Rules and Appeals
- Broward County — Window/Door Replacement & Shutter Installation Application Information
- Broward County — Consolidated Permit Checklist
- Florida Building Commission — Product Approval Search
The bottom line
For Broward impact-window work, start with the property jurisdiction, then match every opening to an approved HVHZ product and the current local permit checklist.
AA Glass & Windows supports impact-window and door projects across Broward and Florida’s East Coast. Request a free estimate to review your project.
