City Guide · Verified 2026
Pool Construction Permits in Hollywood
Local Rule
City of Hollywood Building Division
The city's own permitting document sets a real distinctive licensing chain: a Certified General Contractor can serve as the prime contractor on a pool project but must hire a Certified Pool Contractor or Registered Pool contractor to install the pool equipment, since a pool contractor alone cannot connect to a potable water source or gas line. An owner-builder permit is allowed only if the owner occupies the one- or two-family residence, and the property cannot be sold for one year after the final inspection under Florida Statute 489.503(6). Any metal object within 5 feet of the pool's edge must be electrically bonded to the pool pump.
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, FL Building Code Services
In Broward County, a building permit is required for every residential pool, spa, or hot tub, with barrier plans reviewed as part of the permit package and a barrier inspection required before the Certificate of Completion is issued. Broward is stricter than the Florida minimum on barrier height: Chapter 39 of the Broward County Zoning Code requires that all pools and spas in any residential zoning district in the unincorporated neighborhoods be enclosed by a fence at least 5 feet high (versus the 4-foot state minimum) or an open-mesh screen enclosure, with all screen doors and fence gates equipped with self-closing, self-latching mechanisms. The pool must satisfy one of the drowning-prevention methods under Chapter 515, Florida Statutes (barrier, approved ASTM F1346 safety cover, or, where the dwelling wall forms part of the barrier, door alarms). Permits are processed by Broward County Building Code Services for unincorporated areas; the 31 municipalities (Fort Lauderdale, Hollywoo
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FAQs
Which department handles Pool Construction permits in Hollywood?
City of Hollywood Building Division handles Pool Construction permits in Hollywood.
Is Hollywood different from Broward County on Pool Construction?
No. Hollywood's rule (Permit required) matches the general pattern in Broward County.
Building It Yourself? Here's What You'll Need
Meeting the pool safety code? Barrier and safety gear homeowners rely on:
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