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North Palm 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 $1,010 BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE (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 $831 BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE (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 $474 BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE (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 $267 BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE (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).

Limits

A/C unit distance to the property line5 ft

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 rear6 ft
4 ft within 40 ft of a water body and for 20 ft from the side line on corner lots; none in the required front yard except under D-2.

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $6,000 job: about $356 BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE (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 rearAllowed within the setbacks
R-1/R-2 accessory buildings limited to a garage and an open-air pavilion (no freestanding sheds); a detached fence storage area (Sec. 45-27 A.4) attaches to a property-line fence: max 3 ft deep, no longer or higher than the fence, not closer to the street...

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $7,000 job: about $415 BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE (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).

Limits

Generator distance to the property line5 ft

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $14,000 job: about $712 BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE (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, side and rear5 ft

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $60,000 job: about $2,082 BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE (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 $1,129 BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE (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 $533 BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE (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 $1,040 BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE (PDF) · effective not stated

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.