Delray Beach Building Permit Requirements & Checklist 2026

Permit Types by Trade

Click any trade to expand. These are the 200 requirements we check.

General / Structural3

Building Permit — New Construction / Additions / Alterations

Submit via eServices portal (Tyler Energov) — fully digital since Oct 1, 2024
ePlans for plan review — paper plans NOT reviewed
Building Permit Application — must be signed AND notarized
PCN (Parcel Control Number) required on application — look up at PBC Property Appraiser
+ 22 more checked during analysis

Demolition Permit

CRITICAL: Demolition permit form is currently UNDER REVIEW — contact 561-243-7200 before applying
Demo Checklist available on city website
ePlans available for all building permits EXCEPT demolition applications per ePlans page
Contractor Registration must be current
+ 4 more checked during analysis

Certificate of Occupancy / Certificate of Completion

Issued when all fees paid AND all required inspections completed
CO required for new dwellings; CC for minor projects (upon request)
CO fee: $25 (SFR/duplex), $50 (commercial/multi-family)
Conditional CO: $700
+ 1 more checked during analysis

Roofing1

Re-Roof Permit (Express Permit)

Submit via eServices/ePlans — re-roof is EXPRESS (first option in dropdown)
EXPRESS: Issued within 3 business days IF all documents complete upfront
Emergency roof repair is walk-through permit
Contractor Registration current (Roofing Contractor, NAICS 238160)
+ 12 more checked during analysis

Electrical3

Electrical Permit

Submit via eServices — Electrical Permit Application (signed & notarized)
Contractor Registration current (Electrical Contractor, NAICS 238210)
Insurance certs must list: City of Delray Beach, 100 NW 1st Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444
Scope of Work with Cost Breakdown per FBC 109.3
+ 7 more checked during analysis

Solar Installation Permit

Submit via eServices — Solar Permit Application
Solar Checklist available on city website
Contractor Registration must be current
Insurance certs must list: City of Delray Beach, 100 NW 1st Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444
+ 5 more checked during analysis

EV Charger Installation Permit

Submit via eServices — Electrical Permit Application
Contractor Registration current (Electrical Contractor, NAICS 238210)
Insurance certs: City of Delray Beach, 100 NW 1st Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444
FL Product Approval for charging equipment
+ 2 more checked during analysis

Plumbing1

Plumbing Permit

Submit via eServices — Plumbing Permit Application (signed & notarized)
Contractor Registration current (Plumbing Contractor, NAICS 238220)
Insurance certs must list: City of Delray Beach, 100 NW 1st Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444
Scope of Work with Cost Breakdown per FBC 109.3
+ 10 more checked during analysis

Mechanical / HVAC1

Mechanical Permit (A/C, HVAC)

Submit via eServices — Mechanical Permit Application (signed & notarized)
Mechanical Plan Review Checklist available on city website
Contractor Registration current (Mechanical Contractor, NAICS 238220)
Insurance certs must list: City of Delray Beach, 100 NW 1st Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444
+ 10 more checked during analysis

Windows & Doors1

Windows / Doors / Shutters Permit

Submit via eServices — Building Permit Application (sub-trade)
Contractor Registration current (Door NAICS 238350, Glass & Glazing NAICS 238150, Hurricane Shutter NAICS 238350)
Insurance certs must list: City of Delray Beach, 100 NW 1st Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444
FL Product Approval for windows, doors, shutters (NOT MDC NOA — PBC is WBDR, not HVHZ)
+ 4 more checked during analysis

Pool & Spa1

Pool / Spa Permit

Submit via eServices — Pool Permit Application (signed & notarized)
Pool Checklist available on city website
Swimming Pool Affidavit required (city-specific form — download current version)
Contractor Registration current (Pool Contractor, NAICS 238990-PO)
+ 16 more checked during analysis

Fence & Driveway3

Fence Permit

Submit via eServices — Fence Permit Application
Fence Checklist available on city website
Contractor Registration must be current
Insurance certs must list: City of Delray Beach, 100 NW 1st Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444
+ 10 more checked during analysis

Driveway / Hardscape Paving Permit

Submit via eServices — Hardscape Paving Application
Driveway Checklist available on city website
Contractor Registration current (Paving Contractor, NAICS 238990-PA or 237310)
Insurance certs must list: City of Delray Beach, 100 NW 1st Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444
+ 7 more checked during analysis

Shed / Accessory Structure Permit

Submit via eServices — Building Permit Application
Contractor Registration current (or owner-builder)
Insurance certs: City of Delray Beach, 100 NW 1st Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444
Survey showing proposed location relative to setbacks
+ 3 more checked during analysis

Marine / Waterfront1

Dock / Seawall / Marine Permit

Submit via eServices
Delray Beach has ATLANTIC OCEAN frontage + Intracoastal Waterway + canal system
Plans (signed & sealed by FL licensed PE) required
Survey (current, no more than 12 months old)
+ 8 more checked during analysis

Signs1

Sign Permit

Submit via eServices
Contractor Registration current (Sign Contractor, NAICS 238990-S)
Insurance certs must list: City of Delray Beach, 100 NW 1st Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444
Zoning review for signage — see Zoning > Signs page
+ 5 more checked during analysis

Business & Admin2

Private Provider — Plan Review and/or Inspections

Notice to Building Official form required — on city forms page
Apply as sub-record from main permit in eServices
Private Provider Inspection Report — sub-record from permit
Design Professional Letter — sub-record from permit
+ 1 more checked during analysis

Change of Contractor

Apply through eServices — dedicated Change of Contractor process
Release of Contractor Affidavit required (form on city website) — completed by OUTGOING contractor
New contractor must have current registration with city
New contractor insurance: City of Delray Beach, 100 NW 1st Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444
+ 1 more checked during analysis

FAQ — Delray Beach

What documents do I need for a permit in Delray 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 $5000. Our AI checks your package against all 200 Delray Beach-specific requirements and shows you exactly what's missing.

How do I submit a permit in Delray Beach?

ALL DIGITAL — 100% paperless since Oct 1, 2024. Paper plans NOT reviewed. $25 scanning fee for paper submissions. Access the portal: Delray Beach online permitting system. Phone: 561-243-7200

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

Based on 53 documented gotchas: ALL permits now DIGITAL ONLY through eServices/ePlans — paper plans NOT reviewed since Oct 1, 2024... Our AI automatically flags all 53 known rejection triggers for Delray Beach before you submit.

What wind zone requirements apply in Delray Beach?

Delray 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.

Delray Beach Permit Requirements

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