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Boynton Beach 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 $578 Building Division Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective FY26/FY27 schedule

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 $433 Building Division Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective FY26/FY27 schedule

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 $193 Building Division Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective FY26/FY27 schedule

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 $110 Building Division Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective FY26/FY27 schedule

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).

Limits

A/C unit distance to the property line3 ft
HVAC units: 3 ft from the rear and interior side lines; not in the front or corner side yard

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $9,000 job: at least $80 (priced per item) Building Division Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective FY26/FY27 schedule

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

Fee for a $1,800 job: at least $80 (priced per item) Building Division Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective FY26/FY27 schedule

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 rear8 ft
Residential side and rear yards.
Maximum fence height, front yard4 ft
Residential; applies forward of the front building line, including corner lots.

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $6,000 job: about $145 Building Division Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective FY26/FY27 schedule

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

Shed setback, side and rear3 ft
Sheds up to 100 sq ft and 8 ft (flat roof) / 9 ft mean (sloped roof): 3 ft from the rear and interior side lines; larger or taller ones meet the house setbacks
Maximum shed area inside the house setbacks100 sq ft
A larger shed must meet the house setbacks
Maximum shed height inside the house setbacks9 ft
8 ft for a flat roof, 9 ft mean height for a sloped roof; a taller shed must meet the house setbacks

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $7,000 job: about $169 Building Division Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective FY26/FY27 schedule

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 line3 ft
3 ft from the lot lines, plus 1 ft for every foot of height over 6 ft (never more than the house setback); not in the front or corner side yard

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $14,000 job: about $337 Building Division Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective FY26/FY27 schedule

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, side and rear2 ft to 8 ft
8 ft from the rear and interior side lines (2 ft where that yard abuts undevelopable or non-residential land); 10 ft for an above-ground pool over 36 in; pool equipment 3 ft

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $60,000 job: about $1,444 Building Division Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective FY26/FY27 schedule

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 $424 Building Division Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective FY26/FY27 schedule

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 $217 Building Division Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective FY26/FY27 schedule

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 $602 Building Division Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective FY26/FY27 schedule

Uploading files

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.