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Ocean Ridge 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 $695 Fee Schedule Rev July 1 2026v kd2 (PDF) · effective 2026-07-08

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 $541 Fee Schedule Rev July 1 2026v kd2 (PDF) · effective 2026-07-08

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 $283 Fee Schedule Rev July 1 2026v kd2 (PDF) · effective 2026-07-08

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 $193 Fee Schedule Rev July 1 2026v kd2 (PDF) · effective 2026-07-08

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 line10 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
Side and rear yard setbacks; may increase by half the grade difference within 5 ft of the line
Maximum fence height, front yard4 ft
Front yard setback

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $6,000 job: about $232 Fee Schedule Rev July 1 2026v kd2 (PDF) · effective 2026-07-08

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, side3 ft
Screened prefabricated sheds up to 100 sq ft and 7 ft: side interior 3 ft, rear 5 ft (the easement width on a waterway); never in a front yard. Other accessory buildings meet the regular setbacks.
Shed setback, rear5 ft
Rear 5 ft (or the easement width on a waterway).
Maximum shed area inside the house setbacks100 sq ft
The reduced shed setbacks apply up to 100 sq ft.
Maximum shed height inside the house setbacks7 ft
The reduced shed setbacks apply up to 7 ft tall.

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $7,000 job: about $258 Fee Schedule Rev July 1 2026v kd2 (PDF) · effective 2026-07-08

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 $438 Fee Schedule Rev July 1 2026v kd2 (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 rear5 ft

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $60,000 job: about $1,872 Fee Schedule Rev July 1 2026v kd2 (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).

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $28,000 job: about $798 Fee Schedule Rev July 1 2026v kd2 (PDF) · effective 2026-07-08

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 $309 Fee Schedule Rev July 1 2026v kd2 (PDF) · effective 2026-07-08

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 $721 Fee Schedule Rev July 1 2026v kd2 (PDF) · effective 2026-07-08

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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.