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Palm Beach Gardens 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 $490 Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective 2026-10-01

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 $368 Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective 2026-10-01

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 $165 Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective 2026-10-01

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 $95 Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective 2026-10-01

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 line3 ft
Allowed in the side or rear setback right next to the house, leaving at least 3 ft of clear yard; read as covering standby generators as equipment serving the house.
Screening around the A/C unitRequired (wall, fence or hedge)
From view of the neighbors

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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
Residential side/rear yards

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $6,000 job: about $125 Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective 2026-10-01

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

Maximum shed area144 sq ft
Shed setback, side5 ft to 50 ft
Accessory structures may not be in required setbacks in residential districts; detached accessory structures AE 5 ft, AR 25 ft side/rear; other districts use the Table 10 side setback (or 10 percent of lot width if greater, RL districts). By zoning...
Shed setback, rear5 ft to 100 ft
Accessory structures may not be in required setbacks in residential districts; detached accessory structures AE 5 ft, AR 25 ft; others use the Table 10 rear setback. By zoning district: AE 5 ft, AR 25 ft, RR20 100 ft, RR10 100 ft, RE 50 ft, RL-1 25 ft,...
Shed distance from the house5 ft
Detached accessory structures separated from the main structure by at least 5 ft; garden sheds max 144 sq ft with no side over 12 ft (Sec. 78-181(4)e)

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $7,000 job: about $145 Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective 2026-10-01

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 line3 ft
Allowed in the side or rear setback right next to the house, leaving at least 3 ft of clear yard; read as covering standby generators as equipment serving the house.
Screening around the generatorRequired (wall, fence or hedge)
From view of the neighbors

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $14,000 job: about $286 Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective 2026-10-01

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 rearAllowed within the setbacks
An in-ground pool may sit in a required side or rear yard (a PUD/PCD site plan may set pool setbacks, measured to the water)

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $60,000 job: about $1,226 Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective 2026-10-01

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 $572 Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective 2026-10-01

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 $185 Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective 2026-10-01

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 $511 Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective 2026-10-01

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.