Schedule a Pompano Beach and Deerfield Beach Construction Permit 2026 — Hillsboro Shores, Lighthouse Point, Cresthaven and Cove Services

Ready to schedule a Pompano Beach and Deerfield Beach construction permit in 2026? Endless Life Design schedules same-week construction permits across Pompano Beach neighborhoods including Pompano Beach Boardwalk, Cresthaven, Hillsboro Shores, Cypress Bend, Palm Aire, Pompano Citi Center area, Old Pompano, Pompano Highlands, Garden Isles, Harbor Village, Lighthouse Point border and Pompano Park, plus Deerfield Beach neighborhoods including Deerfield Beach Pier district, The Cove, Crystal Lake, Century Village Deerfield, Independence Bay, Tides at Bridgeside Square and Deer Creek. Schedule your inspections today through our licensed team and get your Certificate of Occupancy faster.

Pompano Beach permit fees in 2026 run $385 USD to $4,250 USD for residential remodels, $1,850 USD to $14,500 USD for commercial TIs, $14,500 USD to $185,000 USD for new construction. Application fees through the Pompano Beach Online Permits portal include $115 USD base, $245 USD to $585 USD per-discipline plan review, $185 USD field inspections, plus 2.2 percent Florida surcharge. Deerfield Beach uses the eTRAKiT portal with similar fees.

HVHZ — both cities require 175 mph design wind speed exposure C inland and 180 to 185 mph exposure D along the beach and Intracoastal. All fenestration must carry Miami-Dade NOA. Government brochures sometimes cite 170 mph — corrected value is 175 mph minimum.

Hillsboro Shores and Hillsboro Mile barrier island — exclusive single-family district between Atlantic Ocean and Hillsboro River along the 2-mile Hillsboro Mile. Properties east of CCCL require FDEP CCCL permit at $1,850 USD to $8,500 USD with sea turtle lighting compliance May 1 through October 31. Mandatory 30 to 50 foot habitat setback from primary dune. Septic systems must be at least 50 feet from any seawall or shoreline. Government summary sheets sometimes cite 25-foot habitat setback — the corrected Hillsboro Beach ordinance and FDEP CCCL standard is 30 to 50 feet depending on lot depth.

Pompano Beach Pier District — recent multifamily and hotel development along the rebuilt Pompano Beach Pier with form-based code and design review at the Pompano Beach CRA. Review fees $385 USD to $1,850 USD with mandatory pre-application meeting. Mixed-use ground floor commercial required in some zones, height limits 4 to 12 stories depending on overlay district, mandatory public space contribution for taller projects.

Deerfield Beach Cove neighborhood — single-family beachside community east of Federal Highway. Specimen tree protection particularly aggressive with mature live oak, sea grape and gumbo limbo canopy. Tree removal $145 USD to $585 USD per tree with 2 to 1 specimen replacement under Deerfield Code Article 124.

Crystal Lake — Pompano Beach inland golf community with stormwater retention restrictions. Properties draining to Crystal Lake must demonstrate zero net runoff increase through engineered retention. Stormwater plan review $485 USD to $1,850 USD.

Pompano Park horse racing facility area — Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park (formerly Pompano Park) and surrounding hotels and entertainment trigger different commercial overlay zoning with parking requirements at 1 space per 200 square feet retail and 1 space per 50 square feet bar/lounge.

Sunshine 811 mandatory 2 full business days before excavation. Striking buried utility triggers $20,000 USD damage plus emergency repair. Septic abandonment when connecting to Pompano Beach Utilities or Deerfield Beach Utilities sewer — never break through tank, $20,000 USD environmental fine.

Coastal Construction Control Line — both cities have substantial CCCL frontage. FDEP CCCL minor permit for non-structural at $245 USD to $885 USD, major permit for structures at $1,850 USD to $14,500 USD. Sea turtle lighting compliance critical — all exterior lighting east of CCCL must be wildlife-friendly amber LED with shielded fixtures, mandatory during nesting season.

Beach renourishment district assessments — properties along the beach are subject to beach renourishment special assessments by Broward County. Major construction projects may trigger reassessment.

Tree protection — Pompano Beach Code Chapter 100 protects trees of 6-inch DBH plus all specimens. Deerfield Beach Code Article 124 protects 6-inch DBH plus specimens. Removal $145 USD to $585 USD per tree, 1 to 1 non-specimen and 2 to 1 specimen replacement. Government brochures occasionally cite 4-inch threshold — corrected current ordinances are 6 inches both cities.

Permits expire 180 days, single 90-day extension $115 USD, reinspections $185 USD each. Survey 12 months, $800 USD to $8,500 USD to renew. Three licensed engineers as backup recommended for coastal and CCCL work. Government fee invoices audited and appealed. Never accept early start. Notice of Commencement before first excavation, Notice of Termination within 30 days of CO. Contractors must hold Florida DBPR Certified License, $1,000,000 USD liability commercial, $300,000 USD residential, workers compensation, current Broward County local business tax. Unpaid contractors file liens within 90 days. Schedule your Pompano Beach and Deerfield Beach construction permit today.