Permit Expediters in Lighthouse Point, FL
The City of Lighthouse Point Building and Zoning Department at 2200 NE 38th Street accepts new permit applications online through the Building Department Public Portal and in person. A check made payable to the City of Lighthouse Point is required for permit submittals. Faxed applications are never accepted because fax distorts legal information. Approved permits must be picked up in person so the city can provide all required paperwork and collect fees. A non-refundable deposit is required with every application package. Lighthouse Point accepts the permit application without a recorded NOC at submittal, but the NOC must still be recorded and one certified copy secured before permit issuance. Retaining walls and drainage projects require three plan sets, while all other projects require two. A Zoning Affidavit signed by the owner is required if the survey is more than one year old but still accurate. All structural calculations must be signed and sealed by both an engineer and an architect. Broward County Building Safety Inspections are required for all buildings over 25 years old and over 3,500 square feet, with single-family homes, duplexes, and buildings under 3,500 square feet exempt.
At Concord Crest Real Estate, we manage your complete Lighthouse Point building permit application through the Building Department Public Portal, coordinate all Broward County agency approvals, and track every review cycle until your permit is issued.
What We Do
- We handle every step of your Lighthouse Point permit submittal, working directly with the City of Lighthouse Point Building and Zoning Department and managing all required outside agency reviews.
- General contractor and trade permits with contract copy required alongside license and insurance
- Residential additions, remodels, and renovation permits
- Commercial buildouts, tenant improvements, and change-of-use
- New construction plan review with two signed and sealed plan sets (three for retaining walls and drainage)
- Building Department Public Portal online permit application and status tracking
- Check payment preparation payable to the City of Lighthouse Point
- Non-refundable deposit coordination with every application package
- Broward County EPD submittal with security code and application number
- Broward County Elevator plans-only submittal with one week review allowance
- Asbestos form preparation for interior-only and renovation projects
- NOC recording with one certified copy before permit issuance with city acceptance of application without recorded NOC at submittal
- Zoning Affidavit from owner for surveys more than one year old
- Energy calculations signed and sealed by engineer
- Structural calculations signed and sealed by both engineer and architect
- Special inspection forms signed and sealed by engineer or architect
- Owner Agent Letter with notarized owner signature
- Notice of Acceptance stamped by architect with Product Approval review form for windows, doors, louvers, and shutters
- Roof HVC calculation package with roof NOAs and roof plan
- Roof truss shop drawings signed and sealed by engineer with all calculations
- Fire sprinkler and alarm shop drawings prepared by the installing trade
- Revision Submittal form with architect narrative, clouds, deltas, and required signature
- Original DRC stamped and approved plans where required
- Broward County Building Safety Inspection coordination for applicable buildings
- In-person permit pickup and fee payment at the Building Department
- Certificate of Occupancy coordination and inspection scheduling
Who We Help
We work with property owners and professionals throughout Lighthouse Point:
- Contractors who must register with the city before applying for any permit, submitting their Occupational License, State License or Certificate of Competency, Workers Compensation or Workers Compensation Exemption card, General Liability Insurance made out to the City of Lighthouse Point at 3701 NE 22 Avenue, and a copy of the construction contract
- Architects and engineers whose structural calculations must be signed and sealed by both the engineer and the architect, not just one of them
- Developers managing new construction requiring Broward County EPD and Elevator pre-approval before city submittal and in-person permit pickup for all approved permits
- Owner-builders who reside at the property and can self-permit most work but must still hire licensed contractors for all electrical, roofing, and piling work
- Building owners with structures over 25 years old and over 3,500 square feet who are subject to Broward County Building Safety Inspection requirements
- Property managers resolving open permits where stop work orders and double fees apply to any work started without a permit
If you need a Lighthouse Point building permit, we help you get it done correctly the first time.
How It Works
- Free consultation: We review your project scope, confirm whether two or three plan sets are required, identify which outside agency approvals apply, verify contractor registration status, and determine whether the Broward County Building Safety Inspection applies to the subject building.
- Agency coordination: We obtain Broward County EPD approval before city submittal. For elevator projects, we submit plans-only to Broward County Elevator allowing one week review time.
- Document collection: We prepare two signed and sealed plan sets (three for retaining walls and drainage), structural calculations signed by both engineer and architect, energy calculations, contract copy, Zoning Affidavit where the survey is over one year old, and a check payable to the City of Lighthouse Point.
- Portal and in-person submission: We submit your complete Lighthouse Point building permit application online through the Building Department Public Portal, including the non-refundable deposit, and handle any in-person component required by the city.
- Follow-up: We track every review cycle, prepare revision packages using the Revision Submittal form with architect narrative, clouds, deltas, and required signature, and handle resubmittals until approval.
- Delivery: Once your permit is approved, we pick it up in person at the Building Department to collect all required paperwork and pay any remaining fees, then coordinate all inspection scheduling.
Why Choose Us
Lighthouse Point has several requirements that differ from most Broward municipalities. The in-person permit pickup requirement, the dual engineer and architect signature on structural calculations, the three-set requirement for retaining walls, and the copy of contract required alongside license and insurance all stop applicants before they realize the process is different here.
We know:
- That faxed applications are never accepted because fax distorts the legal information on the application, and that approved permits must always be picked up in person so the city can provide all required paperwork and collect fees
- That a non-refundable deposit is required with every application package, separate from the standard permit fees, and applications submitted without this deposit are not processed
- That structural calculations must be signed and sealed by both the engineer and the architect, which is more demanding than most Broward cities where only an engineer signature is required
- That retaining walls and drainage projects require three plan sets while all other project types require two, and submitting two sets for a retaining wall project results in rejection before review begins
- That Lighthouse Point will accept the permit application without a recorded NOC at submittal, unlike many neighboring cities that require the NOC before submitting — but the NOC must still be recorded with one certified copy secured before the permit can be issued
- That surveys more than one year old require the owner to sign a Zoning Affidavit affirming the survey is still accurate, and submitting an old survey without this affidavit results in rejection
- That contractor registration requires a copy of the contract in addition to the Occupational License, State License, Workers Compensation, and General Liability Insurance made out to the City of Lighthouse Point at 3701 NE 22 Avenue
- That owner-builder permits are available for most work on owner-occupied single-family residences, but electrical, roofing, and piling work must still be done by a licensed contractor even on owner-builder permits
- That Broward County Building Safety Inspections are required for buildings over 25 years old and over 3,500 square feet, while single-family homes, duplexes, and buildings under 3,500 square feet are exempt
We have helped hundreds of South Florida projects move forward and we are ready to help yours.
FAQs About Permits in Lighthouse Point
Apply online through the Building Department Public Portal at lighthousepointfl.gov or in person at 2200 NE 38th Street. Submit a check payable to the City of Lighthouse Point with your application. A non-refundable deposit is required with every application package. Faxed applications are never accepted. Approved permits must be picked up in person. Contact the Building Department at 954-943-6509. We manage the full process on your behalf.
Lighthouse Point requires structural calculations to be signed and sealed by both the engineer and the architect, not just one professional. This dual-signature requirement is stricter than most Broward municipalities and is one of the most commonly missed requirements on first submissions. We verify both signatures before every submittal.
Yes. Lighthouse Point will accept the permit application without a recorded NOC at submittal. However, the NOC must still be recorded at the County Recording Office with one certified copy secured before the permit can be issued. We handle recording and certified copy coordination as part of every applicable permit package.
Only if your project involves retaining walls or drainage work, which require three plan sets. All other permit types require two sets. Submitting two sets for a retaining wall or drainage project causes rejection before review begins. We confirm the correct number of plan sets at the start of every project.
We know the Building Department Public Portal, in-person pickup requirement, non-refundable deposit, fax prohibition, dual engineer and architect structural signature, three-set retaining wall requirement, contract copy requirement, Zoning Affidavit for older surveys, NOC submittal-without-recording acceptance, Broward County Building Safety Inspection eligibility, and owner-builder limitations. We submit your Lighthouse Point building permit completely and correctly the first time.
Areas We Serve in Lighthouse Point
- NE 38th Street and Sample Road Corridor: Commercial buildouts, tenant improvements, and new business applications near the Building Department at 2200 NE 38th Street
- Lighthouse Point Waterfront and Canal Communities: Dock permits, seawall work, DERM coastal coordination, and waterfront renovation permits
- Lighthouse Point Residential Neighborhoods: Additions, roofing, pools, fences, driveways, screen enclosures, and all permits with dual-signature structural calculation coordination
- Buildings Requiring Safety Inspections: Broward County Building Safety Inspection coordination for applicable structures over 25 years old and over 3,500 square feet
We also assist nearby locations like Hillsboro Beach, Deerfield Beach, and Pompano Beach. Visit our office, call us, or find us on Google Maps for permit help in Lighthouse Point.
Get Permit Help in Lighthouse Point Today
Do not let missing dual signatures, wrong plan set count, or in-person pickup requirements delay your project. We are local, experienced, and ready to help.
Concord Crest Real Estate 1450 Brickell Avenue, Suite 2560, Miami, FL 33131 info@concordcrestrealestate.com
P 786.304.1950