Permit records

Palm Beach County permit search

Palm Beach County permit records are public. The jurisdiction publishes them through an online record search.

By Mario Bailey Last checked · 10 official sources

Project types verified
10
in Palm Beach County
Search verified
12 Jul 2026
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The Palm Beach County permit portal search screen
The Palm Beach County permit portal as we captured it on .

If the permit does not turn up

Older permits are often missing from online records, and a permit filed under a contractor's name will not surface in an address search that expects the owner. Palm Beach County Planning, Zoning & Building Department, Building Division can check the paper file.

What needs a permit in Palm Beach County

Every project type we have verified in Palm Beach County, with the rule, the threshold, and the fee that applies here.

ProjectPermit needed?ThresholdTypical fee
Deck PermitPermit requiredNot specifiedCharged by value of construction with a $75 minimum, per the PZB Building Division fee...
Electrical PermitPermit requiredNot specifiedCharged by value of construction with a $75 minimum, per the PZB Building Division fee...
Fence PermitPermit requiredNot specifiedFlat $125 fee for a residential fence permit, per the PZB Building Division fee schedule
HVAC PermitPermit requiredNot specifiedCharged by value of construction with a $75 minimum for a new HVAC system with duct...
Patio PermitIt dependsNot specifiedCharged by value of construction with a $75 minimum for a single family, duplex or...
Plumbing PermitPermit requiredNot specifiedCharged by value of construction with a $75 minimum, per the PZB Building Division fee...
Pool PermitIt dependsPortable or manufactured pools and spas less than 24 inches deep need no permit; all in-ground pools, larger above-ground pools, and spas require a Building Permit (Type 3(E) for 1 and 2 unit dwellings) plus applicable electrical, plumbing, and pool-barrier sub-permits, and must satisfy Florida's residential pool safety-feature requirements under F.S. 515.27 before final inspection.Charged by value of construction with a $75 minimum for a site-built in-ground...
Roof Replacement PermitIt dependsNon-structural roof work (e.g. roof covering only, not sheathing or framing) valued under $7,500 on a single-family home outside a special flood hazard area may qualify for a written permit-exemption request under F.S. 553.79(1)(g); electrical, plumbing, structural, mechanical, and gas work are excluded regardless of value; structural roof work or any project at or above $7,500 requires a standard Type 1 Building Permit ('Reroofing') with dry-in and final inspections.Charged by value of construction with a $75 minimum for reroofing a single family...
Shed PermitPermit requiredAccessory storage enclosures (sheds) up to 6 ft x 6 ft x 6 ft high, for single-family dwellings only, qualify for a Type 1 Site Plan Review Permit (zoning review only, no Building Code plan review or inspection); sheds larger than that footprint or height require a standard Type 2(A) Building Permit with plan review and inspections.Accessory Bldg under 36 sq ft site-built or prefab: $50 flat fee
Solar PermitPermit requiredNot specifiedCharged by value of construction with a $75 minimum for a solar photovoltaic system, per...

Everything we have verified about permits in Palm Beach County