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Permitting is one of those city requirements that people always have doubts about. This article was compiled from the FAQs from the City of Oakland Park in order to clarify some of the most common questions. Of course you will probably have many more questions. In that case contact the Building & Permitting Division directly. See the bottom of this article for their contact information and hours.
Permits are required when performing structural work or new construction.
If you are going to make any modifications to a building, structure or any part of it, inside our outside, then you are required to obtain a permit.
Permits are also required if you are going to change your :
No. A building permit is required for any new work.
As long as the homeowner meets the exemption requirement provided for in the State Statute 489.103(7) (a) they can apply for their own permit .
The homeowner is required to submit the building permit application in person. They must also certify compliance by reading and understanding the Owner/Builder Affidavit and Disclosure Statement. This type of permitting is recommended for small, miscellaneous jobs such as fences and walkways. Larger jobs are more complex and the homeowner should consider hiring an experienced contractor in order to avoid issues.
A building permit must be obtained before starting any work.
No. However exceptions may be made in case of emergency with approval of the Chief Inspector.
Click here to download the building permit application. It is 5 pages.
Visit here and enter your Permit Number and the Valid Number (last three digits of the same permit number).
The permit holder or their agent.
At the Building & Permitting Division :
City of Oakland Park Municipal Building
5399 N. Dixie Highway, Suite # 3
Oakland Park, FL 33334
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday – 7:30 a.m. to 4:30
Extended Hours Tuesday 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
To visit Building & Permitting Division online click here.
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Désirée Ávila has called Oakland Park her home for over 33 years. In addition to publishing LivingInOaklandPark.com, Désirée has been featured in print publications, locally and abroad. Désirée was an award winning teacher for 10 years and has a doctoral level education in Educational Technology. She is currently a licensed Florida Realtor® and is committed to a high-level of professionalism.
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