Davie, FL — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Building Division

Street address

8800 SW 36th Street, Building A, Davie, FL 33328

Phone

954-797-1111

Wdiaz@davie-fl.gov

Coverage

All properties within the incorporated Town of Davie.

Online portal

eSuite

eSuite / OAS Portal

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Davie

A building permit is required for construction and alterations in Davie.

Note: Confirm exemptions with town Building Division

Required documents

Completed permit application
Construction plans and site plans
Structural calculations (if required)
Professional design certification (if required)

Building code: Florida Building Code (FBC) as amended; Broward County Administrative Provisions
Permit validity: Check town code for expiration rules
Owner-builder: Owner-builders must comply with town requirements
Contractor requirements: Contractors must hold valid Florida construction licenses.

Source: Building Division ↗

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Varies; check with town

01

Submit permit application through eSuite (electronic) or paper workflow depending on permit history.
02

Attach construction plans and site documentation.
03

Town reviews for completeness and code compliance.
04

Respond to revision requests through OAS portal (electronic) or paper process.
05

Pay permit fees.
06

Schedule inspections through eSuite.
07

Obtain final approval and permit close-out.

Typical processing time: Varies; check with town

Source: Building Division ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Effective Check town website for current schedule

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Variable

Plan check fee

Percentage of building permit fee

Permit fee formula

Based on construction valuation

Reinspection fee

Applied if required

Payment through eSuite or in person

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective Check town website for current schedule) before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

eSuite portal (online)
Building Division (phone)

Scheduling deadline: Requests submitted before 4:30 PM are added for next business day
Inspection hours: Monday-Friday, standard business hours
Time windows: Confirm with town

Typical sequence: Standard Florida Building Code inspection sequence

Inspection results available through eSuite

Source: Building Division ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Davie permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Davie, FL? ▸

A building permit is required for construction and alterations in Davie.

02 How much does a building permit cost in Davie, FL? ▸

Building permit fees in Davie, FL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Variable. Fees are calculated as: Based on construction valuation. Plan check fee: Percentage of building permit fee.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Davie, FL? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Davie, FL, follow these steps: 1. Submit permit application through eSuite (electronic) or paper workflow depending on permit history. 2. Attach construction plans and site documentation. 3. Town reviews for completeness and code compliance. 4. Respond to revision requests through OAS portal (electronic) or paper process. 5. Pay permit fees. 6. Schedule inspections through eSuite. 7. Obtain final approval and permit close-out.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Davie, FL? ▸

Building permit processing times in Davie, FL typically run Varies; check with town. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Davie, FL? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Davie, FL via: eSuite portal, Building Division. Requests submitted before 4:30 PM are added for next business day.

last verified April 2026 source Building Division ↗ entry id permits/florida/broward/davie

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Division before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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