city · Broward County · Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida Building Permits & Zoning

Regulatory data for residential homebuilders and land developers

5.8

Friction Index Moderate Regulatory Environment

Permit Timeline

40 days

5-6 weeks

Total Fees Est.

$12,200

per residential lot

Impact Fees

$9,800

per lot

Permit Fee

$1,750

residential

Plan Review Fee

$650

per application

Delay Risk

27%

probability of delay

Zoning & Requirements

Overlay Districts

Permitted By-Right Uses

Permitting Requirements

✓ Building permit application (iBuild portal)
✓ Engineered site plan sealed by FL PE
✓ Broward County impact fees
✓ SFWMD Environmental Resource Permit
✓ Tree survey and mitigation plan
✓ Stormwater management plan
✓ Fire department review (Pompano Beach Fire Rescue)
✓ Utility availability letter (City utilities)
✓ Coastal construction compliance (east of US-1)
✓ FEMA flood zone compliance (extensive A/AE/VE zones)
✓ HVHZ wind load compliance (155+ mph design pressure)
✓ School concurrency certificate (Broward County Schools)
✓ Transportation concurrency
✓ Landscape plan
✓ Florida Building Code 8th Edition compliance

Process Notes

Staffing & Operations

Growing Broward County market with active redevelopment of older beachfront communities. Broward County impact fees apply. Digital iBuild portal for permit applications. Significant new construction in western Pompano. HVHZ requirements for all coastal areas.

Recent Changes

Broward County impact fees increased 9% Jan 2026. Pompano Beach updated CRA redevelopment standards Q4 2025. New beach corridor design guidelines adopted. Enhanced sea level rise standards for east-of-US-1 properties. iBuild portal expansion launched.

Rezone Probability

68%

Contact Information

Permit Office Phone

(954) 786-4605

Official Website

https://www.pompanobeachfl.gov/departments/building

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