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Palm Beach Shores 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 $738 BUILDING PERMIT FEE CALCULATOR 081919 · effective Aug 2019

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 $554 BUILDING PERMIT FEE CALCULATOR 081919 · effective Aug 2019

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 $246 BUILDING PERMIT FEE CALCULATOR 081919 · effective Aug 2019

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 $139 BUILDING PERMIT FEE CALCULATOR 081919 · effective Aug 2019

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 lineAllowed within the setbacks
No distance set; new exterior central A/C equipment must sit between the mid-point of the house and the rear lot line and not in any easement

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
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 $185 BUILDING PERMIT FEE CALCULATOR 081919 · effective Aug 2019

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 height15 ft to 17 ft
Maximum height of any accessory building: District A 17 ft from the mean crown elevation of the adjacent street; District B 15 ft (Pf. 6.2). By zoning district: A 17 ft, B 15 ft
Shed setback, side7 ft to 10 ft
Required yards must be clear of any structure above 30 in. (Pf. 2.38); District A side yard 7 ft for a single-story building (15 ft street side on corner lots); District B 10 ft (Pf. 6.8). By zoning district: A 7 ft, B 10 ft
Shed setback, rear15 ft
Required yards clear of structures above 30 in. (Pf. 2.38); District A rear yard 15 ft for up to 25 lineal ft of building (25 ft beyond that); District B rear yard 15 ft (Pf. 6.7)

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $7,000 job: about $215 BUILDING PERMIT FEE CALCULATOR 081919 · effective Aug 2019

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 $430 BUILDING PERMIT FEE CALCULATOR 081919 · effective Aug 2019

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, side7 ft to 15 ft
Measured from the waterline; 15 ft in District D. By zoning district: A 7 ft, B 7 ft, C 7 ft, D 15 ft
Pool setback, rear10 ft
Measured from the waterline (District D: from the east edge of the recreation area).

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $60,000 job: about $1,845 BUILDING PERMIT FEE CALCULATOR 081919 · effective Aug 2019

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 $861 BUILDING PERMIT FEE CALCULATOR 081919 · effective Aug 2019

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 $277 BUILDING PERMIT FEE CALCULATOR 081919 · effective Aug 2019

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 $769 BUILDING PERMIT FEE CALCULATOR 081919 · effective Aug 2019

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.