Contractor Accounts and Permits in Coral Springs

Coral Springs runs its own Building Department at 9500 West Sample Road. The department line for permitting accounts is 954-344-1025. The city is in Broward County and permits are handled online in eTRAKiT. The city publishes its contractor registration requirements as form 001.0 on its Building Forms page. Get the current version there before you apply.

Your eTRAKiT contractor account

The city separates searching from transacting. Most permit searches work in eTRAKiT without logging in. Paying fees, applying for permits and scheduling inspections need a contractor login.

• Existing contractors. If you have done business with the Building Department before, you are probably already in eTRAKiT. Pick your name from the Contractor Login list and use "forgot password." A reset link goes to the email on file.
• Not in the list. Call the Building Department at 954-344-1025 to activate the account.
• New to the city. Follow form 001.0 to register before you apply.

The application itself

Coral Springs uses the Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application. Fields to have ready:

The license number and business tax receipt number are both on the form, so keep both current.

Checklists cite Broward HVHZ rules. The shed checklist, for example, requires Notices of Acceptance (NOAs) or Florida Product Approvals and sealed anchoring specifications.

Small-repair exception

The city's FAQ says general maintenance or repair work that doesn't change occupancy, and whose labor and materials don't exceed $1,500, may qualify as an exception to the permit requirement. It lists jobs that always require a permit:

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

Business tax

Any person or entity that engages in business in Coral Springs must buy a city Business Tax Receipt. That includes commercial, home-based and virtual offices with a Coral Springs address. Applications can be filed online and take 7 to 10 business days to process. Broward County also requires a county Local Business Tax Receipt, and the county advises checking with the city first.

FAQ

Can a homeowner replace an A/C unit without a permit if it costs under $1,500? No. The city lists A/C change-outs among the jobs that always need a permit.

Where do I get the registration requirements? Form 001.0, Contractor Registration Requirements, on the city's Building Forms page.

Which permit application does the city use? The Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application.

Licensing first

To get a contractor account you need a state license. Every CILB category, including HVAC, plumbing and general contractor, requires the Business and Finance exam. Prepare with our Florida Business and Finance Exam Prep.