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Hypoluxo 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 $398 building permit fees (PDF) · 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 $337 building permit fees (PDF) · 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 $214 building permit fees (PDF) · 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 $144 building permit fees (PDF) · 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 rear8 ft
Residential side/rear yards
Maximum fence height, front yard3 ft
Residential front yard

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $6,000 job: about $174 building permit fees (PDF) · 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

Shed setback, side and rear3 ft
Shed setback, side10 ft
RS district: accessory structures stay out of the house setbacks (side 10 ft each, rear 20 ft)
Shed setback, rear20 ft
RS district: accessory structures stay out of the house setbacks (rear 20 ft)
Maximum shed area inside the house setbacks120 sq ft
10 ft by 12 ft.
Maximum shed height inside the house setbacks8 ft
8 ft.
Shed setback inside the house setbacks3 ft
RS district exception: one shed in the rear yard 3 ft from the side and rear lines (standard rear setback on a waterway), screened by landscaping or a 6 ft fence. Other storage buildings meet the regular setbacks.

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $7,000 job: about $194 building permit fees (PDF) · 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).

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $14,000 job: about $296 building permit fees (PDF) · 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
Unenclosed excavated pools and their decks may not encroach into any required building setback except the rear; RS side yard 10 ft each side (15 ft single-story side setback on RS parcels over 14,000 sq ft); pools may not sit closer to a street than the house
Pool setback, rear2 ft to 5 ft
Unenclosed pool and deck: rear setback minimum 5 ft; may be 2 ft measured from the pool water line where the pool directly abuts a navigable waterway (engineer plans; water line at least 5 ft from the waterway edge); screen enclosures meet the yard rules

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $60,000 job: about $788 building permit fees (PDF) · 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 $440 building permit fees (PDF) · 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 $235 building permit fees (PDF) · 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 $409 building permit fees (PDF) · 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.