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Loxahatchee Groves 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 $774 Resolution No 2025 75 Community Standards Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective 2025-09-17

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 $626 Resolution No 2025 75 Community Standards Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective 2025-09-17

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 $419 Resolution No 2025 75 Community Standards Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective 2025-09-17

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 $409 Resolution No 2025 75 Community Standards Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective 2025-09-17

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 line5 ft to 20 ft
AR district side and rear setbacks are 25 ft (Sec. 20-035), so 20 ft from the line; nonconforming lots may use smaller setbacks but never under 10 ft, so 5 ft there.

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $9,000 job: about $538 Resolution No 2025 75 Community Standards Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective 2025-09-17

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
6 ft in front yards
Maximum fence height, front yard6 ft
Front yards

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $6,000 job: about $590 Resolution No 2025 75 Community Standards Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective 2025-09-17

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 rear10 ft to 25 ft
Smallest: nonconforming lots, never under 10 ft; conforming AR lots 25 ft.

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $7,000 job: about $409 Resolution No 2025 75 Community Standards Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective 2025-09-17

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 line2.5 ft to 20 ft
0 lot lines need special review

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $14,000 job: about $543 Resolution No 2025 75 Community Standards Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective 2025-09-17

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 to 25 ft
Smallest: nonconforming lots, never under 10 ft; conforming AR lots 25 ft.

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $60,000 job: about $1,736 Resolution No 2025 75 Community Standards Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective 2025-09-17

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 $881 Resolution No 2025 75 Community Standards Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective 2025-09-17

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 $440 Resolution No 2025 75 Community Standards Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective 2025-09-17

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 $801 Resolution No 2025 75 Community Standards Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective 2025-09-17

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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.