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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Search Palm Beach County permit records
ePZB portal 'Permit Tracking' link from the PZB Building Division site; public tracking of permit and plan review status. Base URL verified 200 (redirects to pbc.gov single-page app)..
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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.
- 2300 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33411
- Phone: (561) 233-5100
- Official permit page
- Official fee schedule
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.
| Project | Permit needed? | Threshold | Typical fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck Permit | Permit required | Not specified | Charged by value of construction with a $75 minimum, per the PZB Building Division fee... |
| Electrical Permit | Permit required | Not specified | Charged by value of construction with a $75 minimum, per the PZB Building Division fee... |
| Fence Permit | Permit required | Not specified | Flat $125 fee for a residential fence permit, per the PZB Building Division fee schedule |
| HVAC Permit | Permit required | Not specified | Charged by value of construction with a $75 minimum for a new HVAC system with duct... |
| Patio Permit | It depends | Not specified | Charged by value of construction with a $75 minimum for a single family, duplex or... |
| Plumbing Permit | Permit required | Not specified | Charged by value of construction with a $75 minimum, per the PZB Building Division fee... |
| Pool Permit | It depends | Portable 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 Permit | It depends | Non-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 Permit | Permit required | Accessory 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 Permit | Permit required | Not specified | Charged by value of construction with a $75 minimum for a solar photovoltaic system, per... |
Everything we have verified about permits in Palm Beach County