Boca Raton Building Permit Requirements (2026 Checklist)

Building Permit checklist for Boca Raton

Submit via Boca eHub (bocaehub.com) — DO NOT use C2Gov for new applications
Upload plans via Boca ePlans (ProjectDox) after eHub setup (1-2 business day setup time)
Palm Beach County Universal Building Permit Application (Jan 2024 Edition) — signed by owner and contractor
GotchaNotarization required if job value $5,000+ ($15,000+ for HVAC). Owner/Builder: Sections 7 & 8 notarized REGARDLESS of value
Separate application for main contractor AND each licensed subcontractor — sub apps signed/notarized by qualifier if >$5,000
Only the main contractor application needs owner signature — sub apps do NOT need owner signature
Fire, Engineering, Environmental, and Zoning applications AND applications for total work under $2,500 do NOT need notarization or owner signature
Contractor must be registered with City of Boca Raton via Boca eHub (no charge for PBC countywide BTR holders)
Contractor registration requires: State/County License, Workers Comp Insurance, General Liability Insurance — submit via eHub
Initial deposit: 1% of contract value or $100 minimum (non-refundable if permit not issued)
Permit fee: 1.60% of total job cost (includes plan check and sub permit fees except fire)
Private Provider discount: 1.45% if inspection only; 1.30% if both plan review and inspection
GotchaFire permit fees are IN ADDITION to building permit fees — charged separately
Plans signed and sealed by Florida registered Architect/Engineer — PDF format only
GotchaEach plan sheet must be its own SEPARATE FILE — no multi-page PDFs for plan sheets. Product approvals/specs/energy calcs CAN be multi-page.
Digital Signature Affidavit required if plans are electronically signed/sealed — physical form must be hand-delivered or couriered
Follow Boca Raton file naming conventions for all uploads (contact 561-393-7930 for document)
Current signed/sealed survey required
Windload Design Form completed — 170 mph 3-second gust, Exposure C
PALM BEACH COUNTY: NOT in HVHZ — Wind-Borne Debris Region. Uses FL Product Approval (NOT MDC NOA). HVHZ Chapters 15/16 do NOT apply.
NOC required if job value $5,000+ ($15,000+ for HVAC) — recorded at PBC Clerk of Court
NOC must be posted on job site before first inspection — status must show 'posted' before issuance
PBC Clerk recording: Main WPB (205 N Dixie Hwy), South County Delray (200 W Atlantic Ave), North County PBG (3188 PGA Blvd). E-recording available.
GotchaAccessory structures (pools, docks, decks, screen enclosures, fences, generators) are SEPARATE applications with SEPARATE permit numbers
Application types: Quick Review, Multifamily, Commercial, Single Family Residential (per PBC Property Appraiser use code)
HOA Affidavit required for properties in HOA communities — both owner and contractor sign/notarize
Community Appearance Board (CAB) approval required for new construction/additions ($300), alterations/mechanical ($150)
Work without permit = TRIPLE the standard fee
Work before required Development Order = TRIPLE the standard fee
Re-inspection fee: $79 per occurrence
Expired permit renewal: original fee or max $182 (one-time only by Building Official)
Hardship extensions (before expiration): 1st $122, 2nd $607, 3rd $1,213
Plan review: 5-day intake + ~30-day first review + 20-25 day corrections
GotchaNo expedited review available
GotchaCorrections accepted ONLY after review cycle is complete — mid-cycle submissions REJECTED
Inspection scheduling: eHub online, phone 561-393-7914, or text 'Schedule' to 833-821-0601
Inspections requested before 3 PM = next business day; after 3 PM = business day after next
Admin Permit Closeout inspection required after all inspections approved — must be scheduled by permit holder/owner
All inspections with 10 sequence must be approved before 20 sequence inspections allowed
GotchaPre-Permit Construction Agreement (PPCA) for commercial/multifamily INTERIOR buildouts ONLY — 0.50% valuation ($750 min, $3,948 max)
NoteBuilding Recertification Inspection Program — $500 application fee
Owner/Builder: SFR only, must be listed owner, cannot be business-owned, must live there, Sections 7+8 notarized regardless of value, contractor-completed apps NOT accepted
ADDITIONS
Required applications: Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Engineering, Environmental, Roof, Gas, Water/Sewer Form
Roof Mitigation Package + Roof Supplemental Package (if roof work included)
Contract required
Building plans signed/sealed by FL licensed Architect/Engineer
Survey/site plan required
Product Approvals and/or NOA for all materials
Truss drawings (if applicable)
Electrical load calcs, mechanical load calcs, energy calcs
NOC required if job value $5,000+ (HVAC $15,000+)
Sub trade applications due prior to permit issuance
Each plan sheet as separate file in ePlans
CAB approval required for building additions ($300 fee) and exterior alterations ($150 fee)
HOA Affidavit required for properties in HOA communities
Contractor registered with City via eHub
Owner Builder: affidavit + estimate of costs
Re-inspection fee: $79

Requirements change. Confirm the current checklist with the Boca Raton building department before you submit. See every permit type on the Boca Raton permit requirements page.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I submit a permit application in Boca Raton?

Boca eHub for application + Boca ePlans/ProjectDox for plan uploads — DO NOT USE C2Gov.

Do I need a Notice of Commencement in Boca Raton?

Florida law requires a recorded Notice of Commencement when the contract price is greater than $5,000 ($15,000 for repair or replacement of an existing heating or air conditioning system). Timing can vary, so confirm with the Boca Raton building department whether it is due at application or before the first inspection.

What gets a building application rejected in Boca Raton?

Notarization required if job value $5,000+ ($15,000+ for HVAC). Owner/Builder: Sections 7 & 8 notarized REGARDLESS of value. Fire permit fees are IN ADDITION to building permit fees — charged separately. Each plan sheet must be its own SEPARATE FILE — no multi-page PDFs for plan sheets. Product approvals/specs/energy calcs CAN be multi-page.

Boca Raton Building Permit Requirements

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