Building Department

Public Notice

Due to a long-awaited software upgrade, the City of Parkland’s permitting software will be down beginning Friday, September 18th at 3:00 p.m. to Monday, September 21st  at 3 p.m.

Development Services & Building Department will not be conducting inspections Monday, September 21st with all department staff in training for the day.  All operations will resume, Tuesday, September 22nd.

The City of Parkland Building Department will begin the adjusted hours 8:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m. daily effective Monday, July 27, 2020. 

The drop box in front of City Hall will remain. 

Plans can be dropped off for review and you will be notified when they are ready for pick-up.

In-person business will still be honored, but only for business that cannot be transacted via the drop box and by appointment only.  Facial coverings will be required along with physical distancing procedures put in place for public and staff safety.

To make an appointment, or for a link to make payment, call the Building Department at 954 753 5447 or e-mail permitinfo@cityofparkland.org.

Mission

Our mission is to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of City residents and the business community through the enforcement of building codes and standards. To this end, we issue building permits based on approvals of plans for residential and commercial projects

 

Responsibilities


The Building Department ensures that certified inspectors:
1. Perform the required inspections in structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical trades
2. Schedule and track inspections for the zoning, landscaping, engineering, and fire departments
3. Issue certificates of occupancy
This division also oversees the issuance of waste hauler registrations for the community.

Inspection Requests


Inspection requests & results are available through the ETRAKIT portal online (see the instructions below). Visit the City of Parkland Request for Inspection Form to submit an online form requesting an inspection, or contact the building department at 954-753-5447. 

Directions & Portal Access Information


View Contractor and Public Electronic Permit Online Access.
View Contractor Instructions for Etrakit Online System.
View General Public Instructions for Etrakit Online System.
You can check the status of a permit by using this system. If you need a login for the system, please contact the building department at 954-753-5447 to obtain a temporary password for your company.