Boca Raton building permits
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
- Product approval (Miami-Dade NOA / Florida FL#) Florida
- Permit application County
Depends on your job
- Signed contract / cost estimate
- Contractor license / registration
- HOA / condo association approval
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
- Insurance certificate
- Roof-to-wall / hurricane mitigation affidavit
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
- Building permit application the town's own form
Fee for a $24,000 job: about $488 User Fee Schedule 2026 2027 (PDF) · effective 2026-10-01
Window and exterior door replacement
What to submit
- Product approval (Miami-Dade NOA / Florida FL#) Florida
- Permit application County
- Contractor license / registration (or owner-builder disclosure affidavit) City
Depends on your job
- Signed contract / cost estimate
- HOA / condo association approval
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
- Insurance certificate
- Window / door opening schedule
- Wind load calculations (design pressures)
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 speed | 170 mph Vult |
Forms we fill for you
- Building permit application the town's own form
Fee for a $18,000 job: about $390 User Fee Schedule 2026 2027 (PDF) · effective 2026-10-01
Hurricane shutters / storm panels
What to submit
- Product approval (Miami-Dade NOA / Florida FL#) Florida
- Permit application County
- Contractor license / registration (or owner-builder disclosure affidavit) City
Depends on your job
- Signed contract / cost estimate
- HOA / condo association approval
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
- Insurance certificate
- Window / door opening schedule
- Wind load calculations (design pressures)
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
- Building permit application the town's own form
Fee for a $8,000 job: about $226 User Fee Schedule 2026 2027 (PDF) · effective 2026-10-01
Garage door replacement
What to submit
- Product approval (Miami-Dade NOA / Florida FL#) Florida
- Permit application County
Depends on your job
- Signed contract / cost estimate
- Contractor license / registration
- HOA / condo association approval
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
- Insurance certificate
- Wind load calculations (design pressures)
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
- Building permit application the town's own form
Fee for a $4,500 job: about $168 User Fee Schedule 2026 2027 (PDF) · effective 2026-10-01
A/C changeout (like for like)
What to submit
- Permit application County
- AHRI certificate City
Depends on your job
- Signed contract / cost estimate
- Contractor license / registration
- HOA / condo association approval
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
- Insurance certificate
- A/C replacement data form
- Load / energy calculations
- Equipment tie-down / anchoring detail
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
- Building permit application the town's own form
Fee for a $9,000 job: at least $100 (priced per item) User Fee Schedule 2026 2027 (PDF) · effective 2026-10-01
Water heater
What to submit
- Permit application County
- Manufacturer specifications / cut sheets City
Depends on your job
- Signed contract / cost estimate
- Contractor license / registration
- HOA / condo association approval
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
- Insurance certificate
- Water heater replacement data form
- Construction plans / drawings
- Load / energy calculations
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
- Building permit application the town's own form
Fee for a $1,800 job: at least $100 (priced per item) User Fee Schedule 2026 2027 (PDF) · effective 2026-10-01
Fence / gate
What to submit
- Site plan (or survey) Florida
- Permit application County
Depends on your job
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
- Signed contract / cost estimate
- Contractor license / registration
- HOA / condo association approval
- Insurance certificate
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 | 6 ft |
Forms we fill for you
- Building permit application the town's own form
Fee for a $6,000 job: about $193 User Fee Schedule 2026 2027 (PDF) · effective 2026-10-01
Shed / accessory storage structure
What to submit
- Site plan (or survey) Florida
- Permit application County
Depends on your job
- Signed contract / cost estimate
- Contractor license / registration
- HOA / condo association approval
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
- Insurance certificate
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
| Shed setback, side and rear | 5 ft Residential districts: a shed in a required yard goes in the rear yard, at least 5 ft from any plot line measured to the eaves (on corner lots, in the quarter of the lot farthest from the streets); one per plot; never in the front yard or between the house... |
| Maximum shed area inside the house setbacks | 500 sq ft Accessory buildings partly or wholly in a required yard: 500 sq ft at most. |
| Maximum shed height inside the house setbacks | 15 ft Most residential districts (R-3-A to R-5-A follow their own rules). |
| Shed distance from the house | 10 ft 10 ft from the house wherever the shed sits. |
Forms we fill for you
- Building permit application the town's own form
Fee for a $7,000 job: about $209 User Fee Schedule 2026 2027 (PDF) · effective 2026-10-01
Generator / LP tank
What to submit
- Survey (signed & sealed) County
- Load / energy calculations County
- Permit application County
Depends on your job
- Signed contract / cost estimate
- Contractor license / registration
- HOA / condo association approval
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
- Insurance certificate
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
- Building permit application the town's own form
Fee for a $14,000 job: about $324 User Fee Schedule 2026 2027 (PDF) · effective 2026-10-01
Swimming pool / spa (new)
What to submit
- Construction plans / drawings Florida
- Site plan (or survey) Florida
- Permit application County
- Pool barrier / safety feature form County
- Manufacturer specifications / cut sheets City
Depends on your job
- Signed contract / cost estimate
- Contractor license / registration
- HOA / condo association approval
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
- Insurance certificate
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, side and rear | 10 ft |
Forms we fill for you
- Building permit application the town's own form
Fee for a $60,000 job: about $1,078 User Fee Schedule 2026 2027 (PDF) · effective 2026-10-01
Solar PV
What to submit
- Permit application County
- Construction plans / drawings City
Depends on your job
- Photos
- Signed contract / cost estimate
- Contractor license / registration
- HOA / condo association approval
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
- Insurance certificate
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
- Building permit application the town's own form
Fee for a $28,000 job: about $554 User Fee Schedule 2026 2027 (PDF) · effective 2026-10-01
Driveway / pavers / walkway / approach
What to submit
- Site plan (or survey) Florida
- Permit application County
Depends on your job
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
- Lot coverage / impervious area calculation
- Survey (signed & sealed)
- Product approval (Miami-Dade NOA / Florida FL#)
- Signed contract / cost estimate
- Contractor license / registration
- HOA / condo association approval
- Insurance certificate
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
- Building permit application the town's own form
Fee for a $9,000 job: about $242 User Fee Schedule 2026 2027 (PDF) · effective 2026-10-01
Interior remodel / alteration (incl kitchen/bath/flooring)
What to submit
- Permit application County
- Asbestos survey / notice City
Depends on your job
- Construction plans / drawings
- Signed contract / cost estimate
- Contractor license / registration
- HOA / condo association approval
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
- Insurance certificate
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
- Building permit application the town's own form
Fee for a $25,000 job: about $504 User Fee Schedule 2026 2027 (PDF) · effective 2026-10-01
Uploading files
- All documents must be in Portable Document Format (PDF) and compatible with Adobe Acrobat. Boca ePlans Applicant User Guide (PDF)
- Multiple layers will not be accepted — files must be merged or flattened. Boca ePlans Applicant User Guide (PDF)
- Drawing Files: Each sheet/page of the drawing shall be uploaded as a separate file. Drawing files will be rejected if uploaded as a multi-page document. Boca ePlans Applicant User Guide (PDF)
- Document Files: All files required as part of the application submission, other than spec sheets, e.g., NOA’s, Agent Authorization, PAPA, shall be uploaded as individual multipage documents. Boca ePlans Applicant User Guide (PDF)
- To facilitate rapid recognition and retrieval of files by our Plan Review teams, each sheet (file) name shall follow the Naming Convention. Boca ePlans Applicant User Guide (PDF)
- Drawings: Vector PDF, AutoCAD’s exportable format is required for all drawing files. Boca ePlans Applicant User Guide (PDF)
- Documents: Searchable PDF files are preferred for letters, reports and other non-drawing files. Boca ePlans Applicant User Guide (PDF)
- All pages should be properly oriented for quicker review. Boca ePlans Applicant User Guide (PDF)
- Maximum File Size: 250 MB per file. Boca ePlans Applicant User Guide (PDF)
- Resolution: 300 pixels per inch (PPI) for files uploaded online. Boca ePlans Applicant User Guide (PDF)
- All files need to be in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Naming Conventions (PDF)
- When naming drawings, please make sure to use the exact naming convention as the title block located on the lower-right hand side. Naming Conventions (PDF)
- The following naming conventions should be used when uploading documents online for building permit submittals. Naming Conventions (PDF)
- No, each plan sheet needs to be its own separate file so that if there is a correction or later revision only that sheet needs to be revised and not the whole set. faq (web page)
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.