# Where can I get AC quotes in Broward County?
Describe your AC project once with photos and a written scope, then use selected Broward permit sources and published office contacts to discuss what each quote includes.

## Key facts

- Coral Springs lists AC change-outs as work that always needs a building permit. [Source](https://www.coralsprings.gov/Government/Departments/Building/Online-Permitting-eTrakit/FAQs)
- Lauderdale Lakes' AC change-out checklist calls for a final mechanical inspection. [Source](https://www.lauderdalelakes.org/DocumentCenter/View/4519/-AC-Change-Out-Checklist)
- Parkland requires an AC replacement permit before work starts. [Source](https://www.cityofparkland.org/m/faq?cat=15&searchTerms=)
- Margate lists AC equipment changes as work requiring a permit. [Source](https://www.margatefl.com/198/Permit-Requirements)

## How can I post my AC request in Broward County?

Start with photos and a written scope for your AC job. Say whether you want repair pricing, replacement pricing or both, so contractors who take part can bid on that scope.

InstaBids is in an early pilot in Broward and Palm Beach counties. We are still building our contractor network, so a job may not get bids yet. Your request page shows whether any bids have come in.

[Post your AC request](/intake?from=county-broward-ac)

## How does InstaBids work, in one paragraph?

Describe your job once on InstaBids, with photos and a written scope, and contractors who take part can bid on it. Contact details stay hidden until the homeowner picks a contractor and they confirm the connection. Homeowners in Broward and Palm Beach counties can start a request.

InstaBids is not a government-contract tool, auction site or construction company.

## Why compare several AC bids?

Compare several AC bids because they can describe different work for the same house: a capacitor swap in one, a new condenser and air handler in another. Give each bidder the same written scope, then ask them to explain differences in the work they priced.

## How do written bids from photos work? <!--method-->

Describe the job with photos and a short written scope, and contractors who take part can price that scope without a site visit. Homeowners pay InstaBids nothing. The contractor you pick may visit once before settling the final price against the percentage the bid stated. [How InstaBids works](/how-it-works) sets out the rule.

## What should my AC photos and notes include?

Photograph the nameplate on each unit, the condenser outside, the air handler inside and the thermostat. In your notes, describe the problem, when it started and any fixes tried. Say whether you want repair pricing, replacement pricing or both.

## My AC stopped working today. Should I post a request?

No, for a breakdown that needs attention now, call a service company directly. A written scope on InstaBids suits work you can schedule, such as a planned replacement. Do not wait for bids when someone at home needs cooling urgently.

## Is a permit needed to replace central air in Broward?

Yes, every local source below that addresses whether AC replacement needs a permit treats it as permit work. Some rows only identify forms or an office. Ask the building office for your address which application and supporting documents your replacement needs.

[Coral Springs permit FAQ](https://www.coralsprings.gov/Government/Departments/Building/Online-Permitting-eTrakit/FAQs) and [Oakland Park permit FAQ](https://www.oaklandparkfl.gov/584/Building-Permitting-FAQs).

## What does my town publish about AC permits?

Use the table to find a local permit source and ask each bidder which requirements their quote covers. These summaries cover the sources we could read. Office numbers appear only where the linked official source prints them; this is not a complete town list.

Table: Broward AC permit sources and published office contacts

| Place | Office phone | What the source says | Official source | Checked (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward County (unincorporated) | [954-765-4400](tel:+19547654400) [Source](https://www.broward.org/Building) | The county Building Code Division handles unincorporated areas and directs permit applicants to its permitting packet. | [Source](https://www.broward.org/Building) | 13 October 2026 |
| Coconut Creek | See official source | The city's building page includes mechanical work in its general permit rule. | [Source](https://www.coconutcreek.gov/government/city-directory/resilient-design-and-development/building-department) | 13 October 2026 |
| Coral Springs | [954-344-1025](tel:+19543441025) (Customer Care) [Source](https://www.coralsprings.gov/Government/Departments/Building/Online-Permitting-eTrakit/FAQs) | An AC change-out always needs a building permit under the city's FAQ. | [Source](https://www.coralsprings.gov/Government/Departments/Building/Online-Permitting-eTrakit/FAQs) | 13 October 2026 |
| Davie | [See official source](https://www.davie-fl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5392/AC-InstallChange-Out-Checklist) | The AC checklist calls for a mechanical application and an electrical application where applicable. | [Source](https://www.davie-fl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5392/AC-InstallChange-Out-Checklist) | 13 October 2026 |
| Deerfield Beach | See official source | Its 2024 fee schedule names residential AC change-outs as a permit category. | [Source](https://deerfield-beach.com/DocumentCenter/View/200/Building-Permit-Fee-Schedule) | 13 October 2026 |
| Fort Lauderdale | See official source | The walk-through list includes exact AC replacements. | [Source](https://www.fortlauderdale.gov/Government/Departments/Development-Services/Permitting-Services) | 13 October 2026 |
| Hallandale Beach | See official source | Its AC checklist asks for mechanical plans, an AC data sheet and tie-down details. | [Source](https://hallandalebeachfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/32563/AC-Permit-Packet) | 13 October 2026 |
| Hillsboro Beach | See official source | The town lists an AC data sheet under its mechanical forms. | [Source](https://www.townofhillsborobeach.com/235/Building-Applications-Forms) | 13 October 2026 |
| Hollywood | See official source | The city requires a mechanical permit for AC installation, alteration or major repair. | [Source](https://www.hollywoodfl.org/DocumentCenter/View/21390/AC-Submittal-Checklist-8-20-24) | 13 October 2026 |
| Lauderdale Lakes | [954-535-2480](tel:+19545352480) [Source](https://www.lauderdalelakes.org/DocumentCenter/View/4519/-AC-Change-Out-Checklist) | The AC change-out checklist calls for a final mechanical inspection. | [Source](https://www.lauderdalelakes.org/DocumentCenter/View/4519/-AC-Change-Out-Checklist) | 13 October 2026 |
| Lauderdale-By-The-Sea | See official source | The town posts an AC change-out form. | [Source](https://www.lauderdalebythesea-fl.gov/531/Building-Forms-Documents) | 13 October 2026 |
| Lighthouse Point | See official source | Replacing a condenser, air handler or heating elements is on the permit-required list. | [Source](https://lighthousepointfl.gov/160/Permits) | 13 October 2026 |
| Margate | [954-970-3004](tel:+19549703004) [Source](https://www.margatefl.com/198/Permit-Requirements) | AC equipment changes are listed as work requiring a permit. | [Source](https://www.margatefl.com/198/Permit-Requirements) | 13 October 2026 |
| Oakland Park | See official source | An AC change-out always needs a building permit under the city's FAQ. | [Source](https://www.oaklandparkfl.gov/584/Building-Permitting-FAQs) | 13 October 2026 |
| Parkland | [954-753-5447](tel:+19547535447) [Source](https://www.cityofparkland.org/m/faq?cat=15&searchTerms=) | AC unit replacement needs a permit before work starts. | [Source](https://www.cityofparkland.org/m/faq?cat=15&searchTerms=) | 13 October 2026 |
| Pembroke Park | See official source | Its FY 2020–21 fee schedule lists exact replacement of ground AC units as a stand-alone permit. | [FY 2020–21 schedule](https://www.tppfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/164) | 13 October 2026 |
| Pembroke Pines | See official source | The city publishes a residential AC change-out permit checklist. | [Source](https://www.ppines.com/DocumentCenter/View/26296/AC-Change-Out-Permit-Checklist) | 13 October 2026 |
| Pompano Beach | [954-786-4669](tel:+19547864669) [Source](https://cdn.pompanobeachfl.gov/city/pages/building_inspections/submittal_checklists/AC-Change-Out.pdf) | AC installation, alteration or major repair requires a mechanical permit. | [Source](https://cdn.pompanobeachfl.gov/city/pages/building_inspections/submittal_checklists/AC-Change-Out.pdf) | 13 October 2026 |
| Sea Ranch Lakes | [954-943-8862](tel:+19549438862) (Village office) [Source](https://searanchlakesfl.org/) | The village's permit page accepts applications by email or fax; ask the office about your AC replacement. | [Source](https://searanchlakesfl.org/permit-application/) | 13 October 2026 |
| Tamarac | See official source | Its 2022 fee schedule has separate fee categories for a split system and an air handler or condenser alone. | [2022 schedule](https://www.tamarac.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9569) | 13 October 2026 |
| Wilton Manors | [954-390-2180](tel:+19543902180) [Source](https://www.wiltonmanors.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7555/AC-Changeout-7324) | The city publishes an AC change-out checklist. | [Source](https://www.wiltonmanors.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7555/AC-Changeout-7324) | 13 October 2026 |

The AC documents for Cooper City, Dania Beach, Lauderhill, Miramar, North Lauderdale, Plantation, Southwest Ranches, Sunrise, West Park and Weston could not be confirmed for this guide. Lazy Lake's county-policy link was unavailable. A missing row does not mean the work is exempt.

## Is Broward County in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone?

Yes, Florida's building-code definition places Broward and Miami-Dade in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Hallandale Beach's AC checklist calls for tie-down details; Hollywood requires attachment details for outdoor equipment. Ask each bidder how the new equipment will be secured.

[Florida Building Code, eighth edition (2023), definitions](https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/FLBC2023P1/chapter-2-definitions) and [Hallandale Beach AC checklist](https://hallandalebeachfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/32563/AC-Permit-Packet) and [Hollywood AC checklist](https://www.hollywoodfl.org/DocumentCenter/View/21390/AC-Submittal-Checklist-8-20-24).

## Why is one AC bid higher than another?

Ask each bidder what they priced: repair or full replacement, equipment size and efficiency, duct changes, air-handler work and permit fees. Compare those inclusions before comparing the totals, so you can see whether a lower bid describes a smaller job.

## Who can see my contact details?

Contractors who bid work from your scope card and photos. Contact details stay hidden until the homeowner picks a contractor and they confirm the connection. The contact-detail filter can miss disguised contact details.

## Sources for the facts on this page

The linked official source text was reviewed on 13 October 2026. Document years are shown where an older form or schedule is used; the review date does not make an older document a new rule. Ask your building office how the source applies to your address and scope.

InstaBids' existing explanation of photo bids and contact sharing: [How InstaBids works](/how-it-works).

## Where can I find more guides for Broward homeowners?

Start with the [Broward County homeowner guides](/broward) for other trades and towns. Use the [Florida hiring checklist](/florida/hiring-checklist) for questions to work through before you choose a contractor and sign an agreement.

Last checked: 13 October 2026