Building permits in Sunrise, FL
Which home projects need a permit here, what the size cutoffs are, and where to apply. Read from Sunrise's own code of ordinances.
Projects covered
17
Permit needed
13
Depends on size
0
Pick your project
- Fence Yes
- Deck Yes
- Shed Yes
- Swimming Pool Yes
- Roof Replacement Yes
- Water Heater Yes
- HVAC Replacement —
- Electrical Panel Yes
- Demolition —
- Driveway —
- Tree Removal Yes
- Sign Yes
- Short-Term Rental —
- ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) Yes
- Garage Yes
- Basement Yes
- Above-Ground Pool Yes
A dash means we could not confirm the rule from the code text. Those pages link straight to the ordinance section instead of guessing.
Where to apply in Sunrise
| Department site | sunrisefl.gov/ |
|---|---|
| County | Broward County |
| Population | 100,128 |
Working just outside the city line? Rules change at the boundary — unincorporated land is usually the county's call, not the city's.