Tequesta building permits
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
- Product approval (Miami-Dade NOA / Florida FL#) Florida
- Permit application County
Depends on your job
- Contractor license / registration
- HOA / condo association approval
- Survey (signed & sealed)
- Construction plans / drawings
- Elevation certificate
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
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
- Building permit application the town's own form
Window and exterior door replacement
What to submit
- Product approval (Miami-Dade NOA / Florida FL#) Florida
- Permit application County
- Window / door opening schedule City
Depends on your job
- Contractor license / registration
- HOA / condo association approval
- Survey (signed & sealed)
- Construction plans / drawings
- Elevation certificate
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
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 speed | 170 mph Vult |
Forms we fill for you
- Building permit application the town's own form
Hurricane shutters / storm panels
What to submit
- Product approval (Miami-Dade NOA / Florida FL#) Florida
- Permit application County
- Window / door opening schedule City
Depends on your job
- Contractor license / registration
- HOA / condo association approval
- Survey (signed & sealed)
- Construction plans / drawings
- Elevation certificate
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
- Wind load calculations (design pressures)
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
- Building permit application the town's own form
Garage door replacement
What to submit
- Product approval (Miami-Dade NOA / Florida FL#) Florida
- Permit application County
- Window / door opening schedule City
Depends on your job
- Contractor license / registration
- HOA / condo association approval
- Survey (signed & sealed)
- Construction plans / drawings
- Elevation certificate
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
- Wind load calculations (design pressures)
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
- Building permit application the town's own form
A/C changeout (like for like)
What to submit
- Permit application County
- AHRI certificate City
Depends on your job
- Contractor license / registration
- HOA / condo association approval
- Survey (signed & sealed)
- Construction plans / drawings
- Elevation certificate
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
- Equipment tie-down / anchoring detail
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 line | 5 ft |
Forms we fill for you
- Building permit application the town's own form
Water heater
What to submit
- Permit application County
- Water heater replacement data form City
- Manufacturer specifications / cut sheets City
Depends on your job
- Contractor license / registration
- HOA / condo association approval
- Survey (signed & sealed)
- Construction plans / drawings
- Elevation certificate
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
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
- Building permit application the town's own form
Fence / gate
What to submit
- Permit application County
- Survey (signed & sealed) City
Depends on your job
- HOA / condo association approval
- Contractor license / registration
- Construction plans / drawings
- Elevation certificate
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
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 rear | 6 ft Residential side/rear yards |
Forms we fill for you
- Building permit application the town's own form
Shed / accessory storage structure
What to submit
- Site plan (or survey) Florida
- Permit application County
Depends on your job
- Contractor license / registration
- HOA / condo association approval
- Survey (signed & sealed)
- Construction plans / drawings
- Elevation certificate
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
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 height | 15 ft Accessory buildings: one story, 15 ft |
| Shed setback, side | 7.5 ft to 10 ft Accessory buildings: the district side setback (R-1 7.5 ft, R-1A 10 ft); 20 ft on a corner lot's street side |
| Shed setback, rear | 10 ft Accessory buildings 10 ft from the rear line |
Forms we fill for you
- Building permit application the town's own form
Generator / LP tank
What to submit
- Survey (signed & sealed) County
- Load / energy calculations County
- Permit application County
Depends on your job
- Contractor license / registration
- HOA / condo association approval
- Construction plans / drawings
- Elevation certificate
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
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 line | 5 ft |
Forms we fill for you
- Building permit application the town's own form
Swimming pool / spa (new)
What to submit
- Construction plans / drawings Florida
- Permit application County
- Survey (signed & sealed) City
- Load / energy calculations City
- Lot coverage / impervious area calculation City
Depends on your job
- Pool barrier / safety feature form
- Contractor license / registration
- HOA / condo association approval
- Elevation certificate
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
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 | 4.5 ft to 10 ft Open pools may come 3 ft into the district side setback (R-1 7.5 ft, R-1A 10 ft), measured to the water; covered or screened pools meet the full setback |
| Pool setback, rear | 7 ft to 10 ft Open pools: the 10 ft accessory rear setback less 3 ft, to the water; covered or screened pools 10 ft |
Forms we fill for you
- Building permit application the town's own form
Solar PV
What to submit
- Permit application County
- Construction plans / drawings City
Depends on your job
- Photos
- Contractor license / registration
- HOA / condo association approval
- Survey (signed & sealed)
- Elevation certificate
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
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
- Building permit application the town's own form
Driveway / pavers / walkway / approach
What to submit
- Site plan (or survey) Florida
- Permit application County
Depends on your job
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
- Lot coverage / impervious area calculation
- Survey (signed & sealed)
- Product approval (Miami-Dade NOA / Florida FL#)
- Contractor license / registration
- HOA / condo association approval
- Construction plans / drawings
- Elevation certificate
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
- Building permit application the town's own form
Interior remodel / alteration (incl kitchen/bath/flooring)
What to submit
- Permit application County
Depends on your job
- Construction plans / drawings
- Contractor license / registration
- HOA / condo association approval
- Survey (signed & sealed)
- Elevation certificate
- Asbestos survey / notice
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
- Load / energy calculations
- Product approval (Miami-Dade NOA / Florida FL#)
- Window / door opening schedule
- Lot coverage / impervious area calculation
- Truss engineering / affidavit
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
- Building permit application the town's own form
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.