NEW FLORIDA BUILDING CODES TAKE EFFECT DECEMBER 31, 2023

The 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code goes into effect December 31, 2023.  All permit applications and plans submitted on/or after that date must comply with this edition.  To view the code online, visit floridabuilding.org

Any applications submitted via the online portal after December 30, 2023 will have to comply with the 2023 edition.

NOTE: Any application(s) currently in process and/or submitted as Preliminary prior to the deadline will be required to comply with the 2023 edition.  If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, please send an email to helpmebuilding@plantation.org or call 954-797-2765.

Accela Citizen Access (ACA)

Accela Citizen Access (ACA) portal manages our records and is where our citizens, businesses, and general public are able to access government services online, 24/7.

Anyone may perform basic record searches without creating an account, but certain information will only be available to registered users or the record owner.

All users may perform the basic services:

• Search and view property information
• Check the status of a record status or inspection
• Track the processing status of a record
• Make online payments

Additionally, registered users may:

• Apply for a Building permit*, Right of Way (Engineering) permit and/ or Planning record
• Apply for and/or renew your business tax license
• Submit a Code Enforcement complaint
• Schedule inspections

If you are new to Citizen Access and need to create an account, please see the Online Registration Process section below for further details.

If you are already registered or simply want to perform a basic service, you can go the Citizen Access portal.

^{*Only properly licensed Contractors or authorized accounts properly registered and/or activated by the City of Plantation Building department will be allowed to submit an application or schedule inspections.  Please see the Online Registration Process for additional details.}