Permit Expediters in Sunrise, FL
The City of Sunrise Building Division at 10770 West Oakland Park Boulevard processes all permit applications through its e-Plan Review Self-Service Portal at sunrisefl.gov/openforbusiness, with fully paperless electronic submission available around the clock. Every permit application package must first be submitted to Sunrise Zoning before it can be routed to the Building Division, a signed checklist is required at this stage and is one of the most commonly missed steps. An application is not considered received and review will not begin until application fees are paid. Broward County EPD approval is required prior to permit issuance for applicable projects. The Notice of Commencement must be recorded, submitted to the Building Department, and posted at the job site before the first inspection for any project costing more than $2,500, or any A/C repair or replacement valued at $7,500 or more. Every Wednesday from 8:00 AM to noon is designated Professional Day, where Building Plans Examiners are available on a walk-in basis to answer questions and review applications with no appointment needed.
At Concord Crest Real Estate, we manage your complete Sunrise building permit application through the e-Plan Review portal, coordinate all required outside agency approvals, and track every review cycle until your permit is issued.
What We Do
- We handle every step of your Sunrise permit submittal, working directly with the City of Sunrise Building Division and managing all required Zoning pre-approval and outside agency reviews.
- General contractor and trade permits
- Residential additions, remodels, and renovation permits
- Commercial interior buildouts, tenant improvements, and change-of-use
- New construction plan review with Broward County EPD and Elevator coordination
- Sunrise Zoning pre-submittal with signed checklist before Building Division routing
- e-Plan Review Self-Service Portal submittal at sunrisefl.gov/openforbusiness
- Application fee payment coordination to trigger review start
- Broward County EPD approval coordination before permit issuance
- Broward County Elevator approval coordination before Building Department approval
- Notice of Commencement recording, submission to Building Division, and job site posting for projects over $2,500 and A/C replacement over $7,500
- Special Inspection Forms signed and sealed by special inspector and signed by owner
- Two sets of energy calculations where required
- Quick-Service Permit coordination for qualifying minor permit types
- Engineering permit coordination at the Engineering Division at 1601 NW 136th Avenue
- Professional Day Wednesday walk-in access for plan review questions and application reviews
- Contractor registration and NOC submission through permits@sunrisefl.gov
- Certificate of Occupancy coordination and inspection scheduling
Whether you are renovating a home near Sawgrass Mills, building out a commercial space on Oakland Park Boulevard, or managing a new construction project near the Sunrise Civic Center, we get your permit submitted right and approved fast.
Who We Help
We work with property owners and professionals throughout Sunrise:
- Contractors whose registration and NOC submissions must be sent to permits@sunrisefl.gov and who must register annually with the Engineering Division for engineering permits
- Architects and engineers who can use Professional Day every Wednesday from 8:00 AM to noon for walk-in plan review consultations with Building Plans Examiners
- Developers managing new construction requiring Zoning pre-approval with a signed checklist before Building Division processing begins
- Business owners applying for commercial buildout, tenant improvement, and change-of-use permits with initial plan review taking approximately 30 days
- Homeowners who may apply as owner-builders by executing an affidavit affirming they will supervise all work and hire only licensed subcontractors
- Property managers resolving open permits or code violations and coordinating as-built drawings for after-the-fact permit compliance
If you need a Sunrise building permit, we help you get it done correctly the first time.
How It Works
- Free consultation: We review your project scope, confirm which permits and outside agency approvals apply, and determine whether your project requires Broward County EPD approval, Elevator approval, or Engineering Division coordination in addition to the standard Building Division process.
- Zoning pre-submittal: We submit your complete permit application package to Sunrise Zoning first, including the signed checklist, before the application is routed to the Building Division — this mandatory first step is what most applicants miss.
- e-Plan Review submission: We submit your complete Sunrise building permit application through the Self-Service Portal at sunrisefl.gov/openforbusiness and pay all application fees immediately, since review does not begin until fees are paid.
- Agency coordination: We coordinate Broward County EPD and Elevator approvals in parallel with the Building Division review, making sure both are received before permit issuance.
- Professional Day access: Where plan review questions arise, we attend Wednesday Professional Day sessions from 8:00 AM to noon to get direct answers from Building Plans Examiners and resolve correction comments faster.
- Follow-up: We track every review cycle, respond to correction comments, and use the city's Control Number to reference the permit throughout the approval process until issuance.
- Delivery: Once your permit is issued, we record and post the Notice of Commencement, coordinate inspection scheduling, and keep your project on track through every stage to Certificate of Occupancy.
Why Choose Us
Sunrise requires Zoning pre-approval before Building Division review begins — a step that is not obvious and delays most first-time applicants significantly. Review also does not begin until fees are paid, which means an unpaid fee stops your project before anyone looks at your plans.
We know:
- That permit applications must first be submitted to Sunrise Zoning with a signed checklist before the Building Division will route the application for review, and applications submitted directly to Building without Zoning pre-approval are not processed
- That an application is not considered received and review will not begin until application fees are paid, and unpaid fees leave the application in a dormant state that is never reviewed
- That Broward County EPD approval is required prior to permit issuance for applicable projects, and we coordinate this approval alongside the city review so there is no gap when the permit is ready to be issued
- That the Notice of Commencement threshold in Sunrise is $2,500 for general construction and $7,500 for A/C repair or replacement, and the NOC must be recorded, submitted to the Building Department, and posted at the job site before any first inspection
- That Professional Day every Wednesday from 8:00 AM to noon is the most efficient way to resolve plan review correction comments directly with Building Plans Examiners, and no appointment is needed
- That simple permits such as fences and re-roofs can be approved in as little as two days when submitted correctly, while single-family home construction and additions typically take two to three weeks, and commercial projects take approximately 30 days per cycle
- That all contractors obtaining Engineering Permits must register annually with the Engineering Division at 1601 NW 136th Avenue, separate from Building Division contractor registration through permits@sunrisefl.gov
- That work begun before a permit is issued is charged a double fee for engineering permits, and the same principle applies to building permits where unpermitted work discovered after the fact requires as-built drawings and after-the-fact permit submissions
We have helped hundreds of South Florida projects move forward and we are ready to help yours.
FAQs About Permits in Sunrise
Submit your permit application package to Sunrise Zoning first with a signed checklist, then the application is routed to the Building Division. Apply online through the Self-Service Portal at sunrisefl.gov/openforbusiness. Pay all fees immediately, review does not begin until fees are paid. We manage the full process on your behalf.
Sunrise requires all permit application packages to be submitted to Zoning first with a signed checklist before routing to the Building Division begins. This is a mandatory pre-step. Applications submitted directly to Building without Zoning pre-approval are not processed and must start over. We handle this Zoning first-step on every application we file.
Every Wednesday from 8:00 AM to noon is Professional Day at the Sunrise Building Division. Building Plans Examiners are available on a walk-in basis to answer questions and review applications for all permit applicants and design professionals. No appointment is needed. We use Professional Day to resolve correction comments directly with reviewers and cut response times significantly.
A recorded NOC must be submitted to the Building Department and posted at the job site before the first inspection for any project costing more than $2,500, or any A/C repair or replacement valued at $7,500 or more. We handle recording, Building Department submission, and site posting as part of every applicable permit package.
We know the Zoning pre-submittal requirement with signed checklist, fee payment trigger for review start, EPD and Elevator agency coordination, NOC thresholds at $2,500 and $7,500, Professional Day walk-in access, Engineering Division annual contractor registration, and after-the-fact permit as-built process. We submit your Sunrise building permit completely and correctly the first time so your project does not lose time to avoidable delays.
Areas We Serve in Sunrise
We provide permit expediting across the entire Sunrise area, including:
- Oakland Park Boulevard and Sawgrass Mills Area: Commercial buildouts, tenant improvements, change-of-use permits, and new business applications near the Building Division at 10770 W. Oakland Park Boulevard
- University Drive and Sunrise Boulevard Corridor: Retail and restaurant permits, signage applications, and Certificate of Use filings with Zoning and EPD coordination
- Sunrise Residential Communities: Home additions, pool permits, roofing, windows, fences, and HVHZ product approval submissions
- Sawgrass International Corporate Park: New construction plan review, industrial and warehouse permits, and Broward County concurrent agency submittals
- Sunrise Civic Center and Arts District Area: Commercial and institutional permits, Engineering Division coordination, and multi-department concurrent review management
We also assist nearby locations like Tamarac, Lauderhill, and Plantation. Visit our office, call us, or find us on Google Maps for permit help in Sunrise.
