Boynton Beach Building Permit Requirements & Checklist 2026

Permit Types by Trade

Click any trade to expand. These are the 225 requirements we check.

General / Structural3

Building Permit

Submit via SagesGov portal (sagesgov.com/boyntonbeach-fl) — ALL documents must be UNPROTECTED PDF
Digital Universal Permit Application built into SagesGov — no paper form needed
Plans digitally signed & sealed by FL registered Architect/Engineer — UNPROTECTED PDF only
Current signed/sealed survey required for new construction, additions, alterations
+ 44 more checked during analysis

Demolition Permit

Submit via SagesGov portal — all documents UNPROTECTED PDF
Digital Universal Permit Application via SagesGov
Plans showing scope of demolition
Asbestos Notification Statement — REQUIRED for ALL demolitions (city form)
+ 7 more checked during analysis

Certificate of Occupancy / Certificate of Use

Certificate of Use fee: $75 minimum + $30 per additional required inspection
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) application form — BOYNTON BEACH SPECIFIC form
TCO fee: $450
CO with 24 hours notice: no charge; less than 24 hours notice: $200
+ 3 more checked during analysis

Roofing1

Roofing Permit

Submit via SagesGov portal — all documents UNPROTECTED PDF
Digital Universal Permit Application built into SagesGov
Re-Roof Affidavit/Application — BOYNTON BEACH SPECIFIC form required for all re-roofs
Windload Chart — BOYNTON BEACH SPECIFIC form for wind load compliance (140 mph)
+ 13 more checked during analysis

Electrical3

Electrical Permit

Submit via SagesGov portal — all documents UNPROTECTED PDF
Digital Universal Permit Application built into SagesGov
Contractor must be registered with City of Boynton Beach
NOC required if job value exceeds $5,000 ($15,000 for HVAC) — email recorded NOC to BuildingM@bbfl.us
+ 11 more checked during analysis

Electric Vehicle Charger Permit

Submit via SagesGov portal — all documents UNPROTECTED PDF
Building Permit Application via SagesGov required
Detailed electrical floor plan showing EV charger and electrical panel locations
Electrical riser diagram with conduit sizes, wire sizes, and overcurrent protection
+ 10 more checked during analysis

Solar Photovoltaic System Permit

Submit via SagesGov portal — all documents UNPROTECTED PDF
Solar PV permit fee (1 & 2 family residential): minimum $150, maximum $400 — based on 2.3% of construction value
Plans signed and sealed by FL registered engineer or architect
Structural calculations for roof loading
+ 6 more checked during analysis

Plumbing1

Plumbing Permit

Submit via SagesGov portal — all documents UNPROTECTED PDF
Digital Universal Permit Application built into SagesGov
Contractor must be registered with City of Boynton Beach
NOC required if job value exceeds $5,000 — email recorded NOC to BuildingM@bbfl.us
+ 5 more checked during analysis

Mechanical / HVAC1

Mechanical/HVAC Permit

Submit via SagesGov portal — all documents UNPROTECTED PDF
Digital Universal Permit Application built into SagesGov
Contractor must be registered with City of Boynton Beach
+ 8 more checked during analysis

Windows & Doors1

Windows & Doors Permit

Submit via SagesGov portal — all documents UNPROTECTED PDF
Digital Universal Permit Application built into SagesGov
Retrofit Window & Doors Affidavit (Memorandum 18-002) — BOYNTON BEACH SPECIFIC form
Floor plan required showing window/door locations
+ 9 more checked during analysis

Pool & Spa1

Pool/Spa Permit

Submit via SagesGov portal — all documents UNPROTECTED PDF
Digital Universal Permit Application built into SagesGov
Plans signed and sealed by FL registered engineer required
Contractor must be registered with City of Boynton Beach
+ 10 more checked during analysis

Fence & Driveway2

Fence Permit

Submit via SagesGov portal — all documents UNPROTECTED PDF
Fence Permit Affidavit — issued by PLANNING & ZONING Division (not Building Division)
Land Survey Affidavit required
Removal Agreement form required — contractor/owner agrees to remove fence at own expense if found not on property
+ 5 more checked during analysis

Shed / Accessory Structure Permit

Submit via SagesGov portal — all documents UNPROTECTED PDF
Sheds 6x6 ft and 6 ft height or less = EXEMPT from building permit (may still need zoning permit)
Vinyl and lightweight product sheds considered removable/not permanent — still may need zoning
Zoning review required for larger structures (setbacks, lot coverage, height restrictions)
+ 5 more checked during analysis

Marine / Waterfront1

Dock / Seawall Permit (Marine)

Submit via SagesGov portal (city permit) PLUS external agency applications
Boynton Beach has Intracoastal Waterway and canal frontage
Licensed Marine Contractor or General Contractor required
Construction plans signed and sealed by FL registered engineer
+ 6 more checked during analysis

Fire & Safety1

Fire Protection System Permit

Submit via SagesGov portal — all documents UNPROTECTED PDF
Fire inspection fees per Code of Ordinances Part II, Chapter 9, Article II, Section 9
Interim Fire Assessment paid at time of Certificate of Occupancy or Completion
Plans signed and sealed by FL registered engineer
+ 3 more checked during analysis

Signs1

Sign Permit

Submit via SagesGov portal — all documents UNPROTECTED PDF
Planning & Zoning review required for sign permits
Sign specifications including dimensions, materials, illumination type
Structural calculations for freestanding or projecting signs
+ 4 more checked during analysis

Business & Admin2

Change of Contractor

Change of Contractor Form — BOYNTON BEACH SPECIFIC form
Company name on form must be IDENTICAL to name on contractor's license
New contractor must be registered with City of Boynton Beach
Fee: $35 per fee schedule
+ 3 more checked during analysis

Private Provider Permit

Private Provider Form — State Form #61G20-2.005-2002-01 (effective January 1, 2025)
25% discount on building permit fees for FULL SERVICE private provider (plan review + inspections)
Discount NOT provided for single-discipline inspections
Submit via SagesGov portal — all documents UNPROTECTED PDF
+ 2 more checked during analysis

FAQ — Boynton Beach

What documents do I need for a permit in Boynton Beach?

For most permits: completed application, signed & sealed plans, site survey, product approvals (FL Product Approval numbers), energy calculations for HVAC, and Notice of Commencement if your job exceeds the local threshold. Our AI checks your package against all 225 Boynton Beach-specific requirements and shows you exactly what's missing.

How do I submit a permit in Boynton Beach?

Contact the Boynton Beach Building Department for current procedures.

What are the most common reasons permits get rejected in Boynton Beach?

Based on 55 documented gotchas: All documents must be UNPROTECTED PDF — SagesGov system will REJECT protected files. Tell your design professional!... Our AI automatically flags all 55 known rejection triggers for Boynton Beach before you submit.

What wind zone requirements apply in Boynton Beach?

Boynton Beach follows Florida Building Code wind requirements for Palm Beach County. Check your specific wind speed zone with the building department or the FBC wind speed map.

Boynton Beach Permit Requirements

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