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Delray Beach building permits

Palm Beach County · rules last read 2026-10-14

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 $560 town document (PDF) · effective 2024-10-15

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 $826 town document (PDF) · effective 2024-10-15

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 $396 town document (PDF) · effective 2024-10-15

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 $266 town document (PDF) · effective 2024-10-15

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 line2 ft
Interior side 2 ft, rear 5 ft, street side 5 ft, front 7 ft; next to the house; screened when in the front or street-side yard.
A/C unit distance to the rear line5 ft
Rear 5 ft.

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $9,000 job: about $4 town document (PDF) · effective 2024-10-15

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 $50 (priced per item) town document (PDF) · effective 2024-10-15

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/rear yards
Maximum fence height, front yard6 ft
Residential front yard

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $6,000 job: about $154 town document (PDF) · effective 2024-10-15

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).

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $7,000 job: about $177 town document (PDF) · effective 2024-10-15

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 to 5 ft
Interior side 3 ft in R-1-A, R-1-AB, R-1-AAB, PRD conventional homes, MH and OSSHAD; 5 ft elsewhere. Not in the front yard or street-side setback; screened by a wall or hedge as tall as the generator. By zoning district: R-1-A 3 ft, R-1-AB 3 ft, R-1-AAB 3...
Generator distance to the rear line5 ft
Rear 5 ft in all districts.
Screening around the generatorRequired (wall, fence or hedge)
From neighbors and streets by a wall or hedge as tall as the generator at installation

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $14,000 job: about $654 town document (PDF) · effective 2024-10-15

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 rear10 ft

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $60,000 job: about $1,371 town document (PDF) · effective 2024-10-15

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 $1,257 town document (PDF) · effective 2024-10-15

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 $439 town document (PDF) · effective 2024-10-15

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 $1,128 town document (PDF) · effective 2024-10-15

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.