Are you buying or renovating a property? The City keeps records of all permits and plans on any property, so that buyers and owners may be informed of a building's full history. The Property Records Office maintains digital and microfilm records of building permits and plans for properties in Fort Lauderdale.
Before making a request, you should confirm that your property is in Fort Lauderdale. Please visit the Broward County Property Appraiser (BCPA) to confirm your property address and/or folio.
The Property Records Office is open Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm. Microfilm can be viewed and copied between 8:00 am. and 3:00 pm.
Document Fees
Document Type |
Price |
Microfilm / Microfiche |
$2.00 - Per image |
Building Plans |
Per page based on plan size |
|
8.5 x 11: $0.15 |
|
8 x 14: $0.50 |
|
11 x 17: $1.00 |
|
24 x 36: $3.00 |
|
36 x 48: $4.00 |
Certified / True Copy |
$1.00 - Per page |
Digital Copy |
$5.00 - Flat fee, plus applicable fees for images |
USB Flash Drive with Files |
$3.00 - Flat fee, plus applicable fees for images |
Property Records
PropertyRecords@fortlauderdale.gov
954-828-6520, Option 5
EXEMPT RECORDS
Some properties are exempt from the release of records without proper authorization. You'll be notified if your request falls under this prevision. You'll need to submit a Property Records Letter of Authorization and will be provided instruction for how to proceed.
Pursuant to 119.07, Florida Statutes, the release of blueprints, plans, schematic drawings, and diagrams of large structures such as office buildings (300,000 sq ft or more), retail and service developments (400,000 sq. ft. or more), health care facilities, hotels, motels, government buildings, arenas, stadium, water treatment facility, or other structures owned, leased or operated by a government agency require explicit owner permission. This includes and not limited to churches, chapel, schools, colleges, universities, and other large recreational or resort facilities. A notarized original letter on the institution/agency letterhead must be submitted from the building manager of the building for which plans are needed; stating the property address, name of the person who will be receiving the copies, the purpose for which the plans will be used, and the specific type of plans or drawings needed. Please bear in mind that the letter is only valid for 5 working days from its date of issuance. Moreover, a new letter will be required every time you request such records.