Permit Requirements

Demolition permit in Sunrise, FL

We couldn't confirm this from Sunrise's code.

Rather than guess, here is the exact section to read and who to call. A rule appears on this site only when the ordinance states it plainly.

Read FBC 105.2

Contact the Sunrise building department

Nearby cities, same job

Rules stop at the city line. If your lot is near a boundary, or you work across several towns, this is where they differ.

CityDistance Permit?Where the line falls
Sunrise Yes Demolishing a structure or part of one is Building work, …
Tamarac 2 mi Yes No size threshold in the code
Lauderhill 2 mi Yes You may not demolish any structure, or part of one, in th…
Plantation 3 mi Yes You need a permit to demolish a structure or part of one.…
Davie 7 mi Yes No size threshold in the code
Coral Springs 7 mi Yes Demolishing a structure or part of one needs a demolition…

See every Florida city on demolition work

Other work in Sunrise

Questions people ask

I already built it without a permit. What now?

Sunrise can issue a stop-work order and require you to apply after the fact, sometimes with an extra fee. Work that was covered up may have to be opened for inspection. Full walkthrough here.

Does unpermitted work cause problems when selling the house?

Often, yes. A buyer's inspector or the title company may flag it, and lenders can balk at financing a home with open or missing permits. What to do about it.