Garage conversion rules in Hollywood, FL — sometimes called garage-to-ADU or accessory living unit conversions — govern permits, ceiling height, egress, and parking replacement.
Garage conversions in Hollywood require building permits and must comply with FL Building Code and HVHZ standards. Under FL §163.31771 and SB-48 (2025), garage conversions to ADUs must be permitted. Contact Hollywood Building Services.
Converting a garage to habitable space in Hollywood requires a building permit from the Building Division. The conversion is significantly constrained by the zoning code's restriction on kitchen facilities: only one set of cooking facilities is permitted per residence unless the home is at least 3,600 square feet (excluding the garage). Converting a garage to living space removes that area from the property's off-street parking count, so remaining parking must still meet zoning code requirements. The converted space counts toward the 30% maximum of the main building's floor area for accessory uses. Design must comply with the Florida Building Code including HVHZ 170 mph wind standards, proper egress, electrical, plumbing, and fire separation requirements. Accessory structures in flood zones (common in Hollywood) must meet additional requirements under Section 154.50, including flood openings and elevation standards. Unauthorized apartment creation is a zoning violation.
Unpermitted conversion: building code violation. Creating an unauthorized apartment: zoning violation. Losing required parking without variance: zoning violation. Fines through Special Magistrate.
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