Coral Springs building permits are filed online through eTrakit or at the One-Stop Shop at City Hall. Building: 954-344-1025. Zoning: 954-344-1160.

Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. Facts on this page come from the City of Coral Springs Building Department and Community Development pages.

The City of Coral Springs Building Department reviews plans, issues building permits, inspects construction and issues certificates of occupancy. Zoning questions, from setbacks to variances and rezonings, go to the Community Development Department. Both work out of City Hall, 9500 W. Sample Road.

Who to call

Do I need a permit?

The city’s permitting FAQ says a permit is required to build, enlarge, alter, repair, move or demolish any building or structure. Maintenance or repair work that does not change how the building is used and costs no more than $1,500 in labor and materials may qualify for an exception. These jobs always need a permit:

  • Water heater change-out
  • A/C, heat pump or heater change-out
  • Tub or shower pan change-out
  • Electrical service change-out or repair
  • Any repair after a fire

For common home projects, from fences, sheds and driveways to re-roofs, generators, pools, hurricane shutters and solar panels, the city’s interactive Resident Permit Checklist shows what each job needs.

Homeowners can pull their own permit if they can do the work and qualify for the owner-builder exemption. The city warns that an owner-builder takes on all of a contractor’s responsibilities and liabilities.

How to apply

There are three ways in:

  1. Online through eTrakit, where you can also pay fees, schedule inspections and search permit records. Digitally signed and sealed plans must go through the portal.
  2. In person at the One-Stop Shop at City Hall.
  3. Drop box in the City Hall parking garage, open 24 hours.
Office Monday to Thursday Friday
Customer Care Call Center 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
One-Stop Shop 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Fees depend on the type of permit and are listed on the city’s fee schedule.

How long it takes

If the application is complete, the city says small miscellaneous permits are normally approved or rejected within seven business days, and additions and alterations within 15 business days. Track a review on eTrakit: search your permit number and open the “Reviews” tab to see the plans examiner’s comments.

Do not start work before the permit is issued. In an emergency such as an A/C replacement, the Building Official can approve an early start up to the first inspection.

A permit expires if work does not start and an inspection is not requested within 180 days of issue, or if work stops for 90 days.

Inspections

Since Feb. 1, 2025, inspections are scheduled online only, through the city’s inspection scheduler. The time shown starts a two-hour window for structural, electrical, mechanical and plumbing inspections. Zoning inspections run 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., fire inspections 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and engineering inspections 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. To cancel, call 954-344-1025 by 8 a.m. that day.

Virtual inspections are also offered for some jobs; the Building Department page has the sign-up link.

Zoning and land use

Community Development handles zoning information for homes and businesses, including setbacks, land use and signs, and processes conditional uses, special exceptions, zoning and sign variances, rezonings and plat waivers. The petition forms are on the Planning and Zoning page.

Changes to an approved site plan, from a building footprint to parking lot layout or building colors, go to the city’s Development Review Committee. Board and committee meeting dates are posted on the city clerk’s public notices page. The city also runs free Permitting Workshops; the next are Tuesday, Oct. 13, and Thursday, Dec. 3, according to its meeting calendar.

Older buildings

Broward County’s Building Safety Inspection Program requires structural and electrical safety inspections of buildings at 25 years old and every 10 years after, under Board of Rules and Appeals Policy 05-05. Owners file the reports with the city.

Hiring a contractor

Check the contractor’s state license or Broward County Certificate of Competency and any complaints through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The city also warns of emails from scammers posing as permit staff.

What this means for you

  • Replacing a water heater or A/C? You need a permit, even for a like-for-like swap.
  • Apply and schedule inspections online; phone scheduling ended in 2025.
  • Ask zoning about setbacks before you design a shed, fence or addition.

Related: property taxes, hurricane prep and who to call at City Hall.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit for a water heater or A/C replacement in Coral Springs?

Yes. The city’s Building Department always requires a permit for water heater, A/C, heat pump, tub or shower pan and electrical service change-outs, and for any repair after a fire.

How do I apply for a building permit in Coral Springs?

Online through the city’s eTrakit portal, in person at the One-Stop Shop at City Hall, 9500 W. Sample Road, or through the 24-hour drop box in the City Hall parking garage.

How long does a building permit take in Coral Springs?

The city says small miscellaneous permits are normally approved or rejected within seven business days, and additions or alterations within 15 business days if everything is correct.

Can a homeowner pull their own permit in Coral Springs?

Yes, if you can do the work and qualify for the owner-builder exemption, which means signing an Owner/Builder Affidavit and taking on a contractor’s responsibilities.

Who do I call about zoning in Coral Springs?

Community Development’s zoning staff at 954-344-1160 or zoning@coralsprings.gov.