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Delray Beach Permit Requirements

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Types
200
Items
53
Gotchas
Building Department
Phone
561-243-7200
Address
100 NW 1st Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444
Submission
ALL DIGITAL — 100% paperless since Oct 1, 2024. Paper plans NOT reviewed. $25 scanning fee for paper submissions.
NOC Threshold
$5000 — required above this amount
Insurance Cert Holder — Copy Exactly
City of Delray Beach 100 NW 1st Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33444
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Requirements by Trade
General / Structural3

Building Permit — New Construction / Additions / Alterations

26
  • 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

Demolition Permit

8
  • 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

Certificate of Occupancy / Certificate of Completion

5
  • 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
Roofing1

Re-Roof Permit (Express Permit)

16
  • 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
Electrical3

Electrical Permit

11
  • 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

Solar Installation Permit

9
  • 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

EV Charger Installation Permit

6
  • 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
Plumbing1

Plumbing Permit

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  • 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
Mechanical / HVAC1

Mechanical Permit (A/C, HVAC)

14
  • 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
Windows & Doors1

Windows / Doors / Shutters Permit

8
  • 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
Pool & Spa1

Pool / Spa Permit

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  • 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
Fence & Driveway3

Fence Permit

14
  • 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

Driveway / Hardscape Paving Permit

11
  • 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

Shed / Accessory Structure Permit

7
  • 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
Marine / Waterfront1

Dock / Seawall / Marine Permit

12
  • 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
Signs1

Sign Permit

9
  • 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
Business & Admin2

Private Provider — Plan Review and/or Inspections

5
  • 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

Change of Contractor

5
  • 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

Common Rejection Reasons

8 documented for Delray Beach. Our AI flags all of these.

1ALL permits now DIGITAL ONLY through eServices/ePlans — paper plans NOT reviewed since Oct 1, 2024
2Paper submissions incur $25 scanning fee
3DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED VIA EMAIL — eServices portal only
4All documents must be unprotected PDF — system rejects password-protected files
5Applications must be signed AND notarized (confirmed from ePlans Getting Started page)
6PCN (Parcel Control Number) required — look up at PBC Property Appraiser if unknown
7Single-page PDF files only (individual plan sheets)
8All plan sheets must be digitally signed with certificate from third-party certification authority — verified upon upload
What You Get

Sample analysis for a Delray Beach roofing permit:

Analysis Complete
Delray Beach · Roofing
73%
Compliance
×Roof Material WorksheetMissing
×Product Approval (NOA)Missing
✓Signed & Sealed PlansFound
✓Permit ApplicationFound
✓Notice of CommencementFound
Product approvals must show FL# or Miami-Dade NOA — generic spec sheets will be rejected.
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FAQ
What documents do I need for a permit in Delray Beach?

Typical requirements: completed application, signed & sealed plans, site survey, product approvals (FL Product Approvals), energy calcs for HVAC, and NOC if job exceeds $5000. Our AI checks against all 200 Delray Beach-specific items.

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. Portal: Delray Beach online system. Phone: 561-243-7200

What causes rejections in Delray Beach?

Top reasons from our 53 documented gotchas: ALL permits now DIGITAL ONLY through eServices/ePlans — paper plans NOT reviewed since Oct 1, 2024... Our AI flags all 53 automatically.

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