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Paint Guidelines

  1. ALL buildings, structures, and fences (except chain link) shall be painted and maintained in good condition

  2. Commercial, industrial, and large multi-family townhomes/condos/apartments must submit a Community Appearance Committee application - contact us for more information.
  3. SINGLE-FAMILY, duplex, triplex, and detached townhomes that are NOT subject to a property management association - the following shall apply:

  • Paint permits are free
  • Permit NOT required to repaint same colors (assuming the existing paint Theme is in compliance with City approved Paint Palette)
  • Permit IS required to change paint colors
  • Paint THEME must align with City approved Paint Palette
  • Paint THEME shall not exceed three colors. One color for the building, walls, fences, and two colors for trim/accents (ex. doors, columns, shutters, etc). Window frames and stone/brick facades are not subject to these regulations unless they are being painted.

For the complete guidelines, see the Land Development Regulations, Article III, Section 6.11. Paint Standards and Requirements.

 

Paint Palette (Themes and Colors)

Select one THEME from the approved Paint Palette:

  • Tropical
  • Neutral - 1
  • Neutral - 2

Select paint COLORS based on the Paint Palette.

  • Paint Palette was created using Behr brand paint swatches, some of which have since been discontinued
  • Colors chosen DO NOT have to be Behr brand
  • Match chosen chosen colors to Behr colors

 

Free Recycled Paint

In collaboration with Broward County, the City of Lauderhill is proud to provide its single-family residents with free exterior house paint. This program's goal is to increase the number of freshly painted houses throughout the City by removing the cost of purchasing paint.

The paint offered is recycled from leftover paint provided by residents throughout Broward County. This paint has a flat finish and is for exterior use only. The paint is intended for personal residential use only, not for multi-family or commercial applications, and is not to be sold or used for any other applications than it is intended for. The paint comes in 5-gallon buckets and is limited to 15-gallons per household per application. House should be pressure washed prior to painting. This paint is not meant to be mixed with other paints. Paint settles naturally and will need to be stirred well prior to use. This paint is not suitable for use with sprayers. The paint is available on a limited basis in four colors:

  • Beige (out of stock, last checked 4/29/26)
  • Gray
  • Off-White
  • Terracotta (out of stock, last checked 4/29/26)

Mention "Requesting Free Paint" on Page 3 of your application, and inform us when submitting your application.

 

Permit Application

A Residential Paint Permit Application is required prior to painting single family and duplex residences. Below are instructions to apply:

Page 1

  • Check "Paint (Residential)"
  • Complete "Property Description" section
  • Complete "Landowner" section 
  • Only complete "Applicant" section if person applying is not the property owner

Page 2 (optional)

  • Enter contractor information if applicable, and if you want the contractor to be included in correspondence

Page 3

  • Complete "Project Information" section, and include any additional notes regarding color matches or if you are "Requesting Free Paint"
  • Disregard "Tree Permit Information" section
  • Select one paint color palette Theme
  • Select colors based on that Theme (if requesting Free Paint, only 4 color options are available)

Page 4 (not required)

  • Notarization NOT required for Paint Permits

Attachments

  • Attach paint swatches/samples (if other than Behr colors or Free Paint colors)
  • Attach photo of house BEFORE painting (a photo of house AFTER painting will be required to close out the permit)

 

Submit Permit

Email application to: PlanningAndZoning@Lauderhill-FL.gov

Deliver application in-person to: Planning & Zoning, 3300 Inverrary Blvd., Lauderhill, FL 33319

   

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