Do I need a Notice of Commencement in Boynton Beach?

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 Boynton Beach building department whether it is due at application or before the first inspection.

What gets a building application rejected in Boynton Beach?

Select CORRECT project type — if wrong, application is ABANDONED, payments NOT transferable, must reapply. Early Start — if permit cannot be approved, work must be removed under separate demo permit at contractor's expense. Reinstatement within 180 days of inactive = $75; after 180 days = $75 min or 30% of permit fee, whichever is greater.

Boynton Beach Building Permit Requirements (2026 Checklist)

Building Permit checklist for Boynton Beach

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
GotchaSelect CORRECT project type — if wrong, application is ABANDONED, payments NOT transferable, must reapply
Plans digitally signed & sealed by FL registered Architect/Engineer — UNPROTECTED PDF only
Current signed/sealed survey required for new construction, additions, alterations
Contractor must be registered with City of Boynton Beach Building Department via SagesGov
Contractor registration requires: State License, PBC Certificate of Competency (if applicable), GL Insurance, WC Insurance or Exemption, Business Tax Receipt
NOC required if job value exceeds $5,000 ($15,000 for HVAC repair/replacement)
NOC must be recorded at Palm Beach County Courthouse and certified copy emailed to BuildingM@bbfl.us
NOT in HVHZ — Palm Beach County uses Wind-Borne Debris Region (WBDR) standards, 140 mph wind load
Florida Product Approval required (floridabuilding.org) — NOT Miami-Dade NOA
FBC 8th Edition (2023) with Boynton Beach Local Amendments (Ordinance 23-023) applies
Interior renovations can go directly to Building Division — skip Zoning
New construction, additions, alterations, and exterior changes require Zoning review FIRST
Color Sample Swatch required for projects with exterior finishes (Planning & Zoning requirement)
Colored Elevation Drawings required — must show finish, material, color name, manufacturer, and color code
Owner-Builder Affidavit required for owner-builder permits — NOTARIZED, personal appearance required
Owner-builders may build 1 or 2-family for own use — NOT for sale/lease within 1 year
Owner-builder commercial limit: $75,000 job cost
Private Provider Form available per FL Statute 553.791 — 25% fee discount for full service
Special Inspector Form required for threshold buildings
Public Art Form required for applicable projects (Art in Public Places fee — 30% admin portion due before issuance)
Asbestos Notification Statement required for ALL demolitions AND renovations
Early Start Construction Authorization available — $500 fee, non-refundable, does NOT credit toward permit
GotchaEarly Start — if permit cannot be approved, work must be removed under separate demo permit at contractor's expense
Permit initial duration: 6 months with 90-day extensions upon written request (max 3: $50/$75/$100)
Permit extension beyond 90 days: $250
GotchaReinstatement within 180 days of inactive = $75; after 180 days = $75 min or 30% of permit fee, whichever is greater
Permit fee rate: 2.3% of construction value ($0-$1.5M), 1.75% ($1.5M-$5M), 1.0% (over $5M) — minimum $75
Plan review fee rate: 1.0% ($0-$1.5M), 0.50% ($1.5M-$5M), 0.25% (over $5M) — minimum $75 — credited toward permit fee at issuance (non-refundable if no permit issued)
DBPR surcharge: $2 minimum or 1.0% of permit fee, whichever is greater
BCAI Fund surcharge: $2 minimum or 1.5% of permit fee, whichever is greater
Green Building Fee: 0.05% of construction value
Technology Fee: $2 per permit
Work without permit penalty: 4x permit fee (penalty waiver: $35, subject to Building Official review)
GotchaResubmittal fees: 1st free, 2nd (same comments) $75 or 10% of original fee, 3rd+ (same comments) 4x original permit fee
Revision fee: $75 minimum, or $10/page, or 2.3% of revision value — whichever is greatest
Re-inspection fees: 1st $50, 2nd $100, 3rd+ $200
After-hours inspection: $75/hour, minimum 2 hours, based on availability
After-hours plan review: $75/hour, minimum 2 hours per trade, based on availability
All approved documents must be printed from SagesGov and available to field inspectors on site
Schedule inspections online via SagesGov by 3:00 PM for next business day — need permit number + 7-digit PIN
Inspector assignment and time window posted at 8:00 AM day-of on SagesGov portal (also viewable via Reports tab without account)
Repairs under $2,000 may be exempt (no structural/fire/egress impact); roofing repairs under $500 may be exempt unless affecting structural/SWB
Sheds 6x6 ft and 6 ft height or less = exempt from building permit (may still need zoning permit)
Building recertification: 25-year milestone (Ordinance 22-025) — application fee $400 — must use BB-specific forms
Expedited review available for: bioscience, medical, pharmaceutical, affordable housing, green-certified projects
Streamlined Residential Program: $250/year for expedited processing
Flood hazard areas: elevation certificate required upon placement of lowest floor, BEFORE further vertical construction
NoteEnergy Edge Rebate Program available for energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy
NoteAnnual Facility Permit available for routine/emergency service in existing commercial/industrial — separate per trade, valid 1 year

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

Boynton Beach Building Permit Requirements

Check your building package.