Palm Beach County Permitting Guide
Permit requirements across Palm Beach County depend on the project address and the reviewing jurisdiction. County and municipal building departments may use different forms, systems and review procedures. Our work includes residential and commercial permits, including qualifying owner-builder projects.
Areas We Commonly Serve
Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, Wellington and Westlake, along with other Palm Beach County jurisdictions.
Common Jurisdiction Differences
- Permit application and intake requirements
- Contractor registration
- Zoning and planning review
- Plan review routing and corrections
- Notice of Commencement and supporting documents
- Inspection and final closeout procedures
Permit Support in Palm Beach County
Zone Permitting’s permit experts manage local requirements, application documents, review follow-up, corrections, inspections and closeout based on the jurisdiction handling the project.
Code Violations & After-the-Fact Permits
Work done without a permit and unresolved code violations may require follow-up with both the building department and code enforcement division. Our permit experts research available records, identify the required after-the-fact permit applications and manage submissions, corrections and inspection scheduling with the project team. Plans and technical corrections are prepared by the responsible licensed professionals.
See how we help with code violations & after-the-fact permits.
Environmental Review & Asbestos Surveys
Palm Beach County Environmental Resources Management (ERM) reviews applicable environmental items such as native vegetation protection and coastal lighting. Municipal site requirements and outside-agency approvals may also apply. We check the parcel and scope, identify the required documents and track those approvals with the building permit.
We work with licensed asbestos consultants to arrange surveys and with abatement contractors when removal is needed, coordinating the required paperwork with the permit process.
Florida DOH–Palm Beach handles the local asbestos regulatory program. Requirements depend on the building and scope. We check applicable survey, advance-notification and approval requirements against the official demolition and asbestos renovation guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I search for a Palm Beach County building permit?
Permits for unincorporated Palm Beach County can be searched through the County’s online permitting services. Properties inside Boca Raton, Wellington, Palm Beach Gardens and other municipalities must be searched through the applicable local building department.
Does Palm Beach County issue every building permit in the county?
No. Palm Beach County and its municipalities maintain separate permitting jurisdictions. The project address determines which building department, forms and online system apply.
Can I submit a Palm Beach County permit application online?
Palm Beach County uses ePZB for permit applications and related online services in areas under County jurisdiction. Municipalities may use different portals and submission procedures.
Do contractor-registration requirements vary across Palm Beach County?
Yes. A contractor may be licensed at the state or county level but still need to satisfy local registration or documentation requirements before filing in a municipality. The requirements should be confirmed for the reviewing jurisdiction.
How does Zone Permitting manage Palm Beach County projects?
Our permit experts confirm jurisdiction, organize applications and supporting documents, manage review comments and corrections, and track inspections and closeout for residential and commercial projects.
Need Permit Help in Palm Beach County?
Send us the project address, permit number if one exists and a short description of the work.