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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

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).

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Fee for a $24,000 job: about $3,045 2201 (PDF) · effective 2026-07-08

Window and exterior door replacement

What to submit

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

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Fee for a $18,000 job: about $863 2201 (PDF) · effective 2026-07-08

Hurricane shutters / storm panels

What to submit

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).

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Fee for a $8,000 job: about $863 2201 (PDF) · effective 2026-07-08

Garage door replacement

What to submit

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).

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Fee for a $4,500 job: about $863 2201 (PDF) · effective 2026-07-08

A/C changeout (like for like)

What to submit

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 rear line20 ft
All mechanical equipment (air conditioning, pool filters, pool heaters and pumps, etc.) at least 20 ft from the rear property line and screened from adjoining properties; no side distance set

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Fee for a $9,000 job: about $355 2201 (PDF) · effective 2026-07-08

Water heater

What to submit

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).

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Fee for a $1,800 job: about $355 2201 (PDF) · effective 2026-07-08

Fence / gate

What to submit

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 height6 ft
8 ft allowed only on listed rear lot lines

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Fee for a $6,000 job: about $406 2201 (PDF) · effective 2026-07-08

Shed / accessory storage structure

What to submit

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, side20 ft
Stand-alone storage sheds are prohibited (Sec. 3.03.5(d)(11)); accessory structures take the principal building setbacks: side 20 ft (one story; accessory structures limited to one story, no taller than the house, at most 30 percent of the principal building)
Shed setback, rear20 ft to 40 ft
Stand-alone storage sheds are prohibited; accessory structures take the principal rear setback: 20 ft (lake lots 20 ft from the water's edge; Golf Course lots 40 ft for vacant property)

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Generator / LP tank

What to submit

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).

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Fee for a $14,000 job: about $1,066 2201 (PDF) · effective 2026-07-08

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 rear20 ft
Residential district. Text of the "(3) Swimming Pools" item, identical under both the rear-setback and side-setback lists. Golf Course lots are decided by Village Council site plan review. Code does not say whether measured to water edge or pool structure.

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Fee for a $60,000 job: about $2,030 2201 (PDF) · effective 2026-07-08

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).

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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).

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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).

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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.