City Guide · Verified 2026
Fence Installation Permits in Hollywood
Local Rule
City of Hollywood Building Division; Hollywood Code of
Hollywood requires a building permit for nearly all fence installations, regardless of material or height, applied for through the Building Division with a Fence Submittal Checklist and site plan showing the fence location, height, and property-line setback. Under Code Section 155.12, front and side yard areas have no specific maximum fence height, except for bushes and hedges within the cross-visibility triangle at corner lots, which is limited to 2 feet (or 4 feet if the City Engineer confirms no visual traffic hazard); a fence behind the build-to-line may add up to 2 feet with written consent from the abutting neighbor. Because Hollywood sits in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, fence posts and materials must meet Florida Building Code Section 2328 engineering specifications: minimum nominal 4x4 posts spaced a maximum of 4 feet on center for 6-foot fences, embedded 2 feet into a 10-inch-diameter concrete footing, using No. 2 grade or better decay- and termite-resistant lumber; chain
Source · Verified September 2026
Hollywood Building Department
Office: City of Hollywood Building Division
Address: 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, FL 33020
Phone: (954) 967-4357
Hours and procedures can change — call ahead to confirm.
How This Compares to Broward County
Hollywood's own rule is shown above (Permit required). Here is the separate rule that applies at the county level, for context:
Broward County / city zoning
In Broward County, Florida's statewide building code applies but fence permits are handled locally: front-yard fences are typically limited to 4 feet and side/rear fences to 6 feet, with a permit usually required for anything taller. A permitted pool barrier of at least 4 feet is required statewide. Florida has no Good Neighbor fence law.
Nearby Cities with Verified Rules
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FAQs
Which department handles Fence Installation permits in Hollywood?
City of Hollywood Building Division; Hollywood Code of handles Fence Installation permits in Hollywood.
Is Hollywood different from Broward County on Fence Installation?
Yes. Hollywood's rule is "Permit required", while Broward County in general is "Check local rules". See the full breakdown of each below.
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