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Atlantis building permits

Palm Beach County · rules last read 2026-10-13

The 9th Edition (2026) of the Florida Building Code takes effect Dec 31, 2026: applications submitted from that day must comply with it.

Roof replacement / re-roof

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $24,000 job: about $492 Checklist for New Residential Constructi (web page) · effective not stated

Window and exterior door replacement

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Limits

Design wind speed170 mph Vult

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $18,000 job: about $369 Checklist for New Residential Constructi (web page) · effective not stated

Hurricane shutters / storm panels

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $8,000 job: about $164 Checklist for New Residential Constructi (web page) · effective not stated

Garage door replacement

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $4,500 job: about $94 Checklist for New Residential Constructi (web page) · effective not stated

A/C changeout (like for like)

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $15,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Forms we fill for you

Water heater

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Forms we fill for you

Fence / gate

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Limits

Maximum fence height, side and rear5 ft
Residential side/rear yards

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $6,000 job: about $124 Checklist for New Residential Constructi (web page) · effective not stated

Shed / accessory storage structure

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Limits

Maximum shed height20 ft to 35 ft
Accessory buildings and structures, single-family districts. By zoning district: R-1AAA 35 ft, R-1AA 20 ft, R-1A 20 ft, R-1 20 ft, R-1B 20 ft
Shed setback, side5 ft to 15 ft
District side yard; required yards unoccupied by any structure except fences/walls (Sec. 15-3 Yard). By zoning district: R-1AAA 15 ft, R-1AA 10 ft, R-1A 10 ft, R-1 10 ft, R-1B 5 ft
Shed setback, rear10 ft to 30 ft
District rear yard; required yards unoccupied by any structure except fences/walls (Sec. 15-3 Yard). By zoning district: R-1AAA 30 ft, R-1AA 20 ft, R-1A 20 ft, R-1 20 ft, R-1B 10 ft

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $7,000 job: about $144 Checklist for New Residential Constructi (web page) · effective not stated

Generator / LP tank

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Limits

Generator distance to the property lineAllowed within the setbacks
Permanent generator is equipment, not a structure; no side/rear distance set; prohibited in any front yard; fully enclosed, screened, ARC review

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $14,000 job: about $287 Checklist for New Residential Constructi (web page) · effective not stated

Swimming pool / spa (new)

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Limits

Pool setback, side10 ft to 15 ft
The district side yard: 10 ft (15 ft in the largest-lot district)
Pool setback, rear10 ft
Decks, patios, pools and screen enclosures may come within 10 ft of the rear line (house rear setback 20 ft)

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $60,000 job: about $1,230 Checklist for New Residential Constructi (web page) · effective not stated

Solar PV

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $28,000 job: about $574 Checklist for New Residential Constructi (web page) · effective not stated

Driveway / pavers / walkway / approach

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $9,000 job: about $185 Checklist for New Residential Constructi (web page) · effective not stated

Interior remodel / alteration (incl kitchen/bath/flooring)

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $25,000 job: about $512 Checklist for New Residential Constructi (web page) · effective not stated

Built from the building department's own checklists, forms and fee schedules, the county rules and Florida law. Rules change: confirm with the building department before you submit.