Do I really need permits to flip a house if only doing cosmetic?

[Samuel Morhaim]

I am ready to pull the trigger on a SFH in Broward. It needs a lot of cosmetic and upgrades ($40k - $60k) worth of flooring, kitchen, gardening, patio floor, pool, etc.

I don't plan on moving plumbing or electrical. 

Do I need permits to do this? 

[Jonathan Greene]

Most likely no if everything is cosmetic adjustments. If you are replacing or upgrading cabinets, etc. it should be fine, but each area is different. Generally, if you aren't adding or adjust electric, plumbing, or structural component or replacing furnaces or hot water heaters or adding AC, you should be ok. Your contractors will know (hopefully) what you do and don't need a permit for locally.