Delray Beach Building Permit Requirements (2026 Checklist)

Insurance certificate holder (exact wording)

City of Delray Beach 100 NW 1st Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33444

Building Permit checklist for Delray Beach

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
Scope of Work with Cost Breakdown — must include labor, material, equipment, project costs (design, surveys, roll-off, etc.) per FBC 109.3
Plans (digitally signed & sealed) — single-page PDFs, third-party certificate, verified on upload
3"W x 2"H blank area in upper right corner of each sheet for city digital approval stamp
Residential plan size: Min 17"W x 11"H — Max 36"W x 24"H
Commercial plan size: Min 17"W x 11"H — Max 48"W x 36"H
Filename must match exact sheet number and title (e.g., A-0.0 – Cover Sheet.pdf)
Survey no more than 12 months old required for improvements increasing impervious area
Total impervious area after proposed improvements must be submitted with permit
Contractor Registration must be current BEFORE submittal — if not current, permit REJECTED
Insurance certs must list: City of Delray Beach, 100 NW 1st Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444
Registration requires: (1) Active FL license matching scope, (2) WC cert/exemption, (3) GL cert
NOC required before first inspection for jobs > $5,000 ($15,000 for A/C replacement)
NOC recording: PBC Courthouse — 200 W. Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444
Upload NOC to permit attachment tab in eServices — click Submit
NOT in HVHZ — PBC is Wind-Borne Debris Region — uses FL Product Approval (NOT MDC NOA)
Separate permit forms for each trade: Building, Electrical, Fence, Hardscape, Irrigation/Well, Landscape, Mechanical, Plumbing, Roofing, Tree/Veg Removal
GotchaAll documents must be unprotected PDF — system rejects password-protected files
GotchaDOCUMENTS NOT ACCEPTED VIA EMAIL — eServices only
Gotcha$25 scanning fee for paper submissions
GotchaCheck Historic District map FIRST — HP Acknowledgement Form required if in district
GotchaHP Board review can add weeks to approval timeline
GotchaRight-of-Way — Check Table MBL-1 before designing. Contact Engineering 561-243-7295
GotchaGreen Building — 15,000+ SF new construction requires certification per LDR 7.11.1
GotchaLot coverage 35-50% residential — includes all impervious (buildings, driveways, patios)
GotchaPermit expires if no inspection within 180 days
GotchaAfter-the-fact = 3x cost + SWO fee ($100) + possible 3rd party engineering
GotchaFull permit set must be on job site — printed to scale, in color, original size
NoteFee formula: $50 first $1,000 + $22/add'l $1,000 (new/additions); $40 first $1,000 + $22/add'l $1,000 (misc)
NoteResidential review avg 14 working days; Commercial avg 28 working days
NoteCO fee: $25 (SFR/duplex), $50 (commercial/multi-family); Conditional CO: $700
NoteOwner-builder must personally appear and sign per F.S. 489.103(7); must own AND occupy
NoteOwner-builder must hire licensed trade subs (electrical, plumbing, A/C, roof)
NoteLandlord Authorization required for tenant improvements in retail/shopping plazas

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

Frequently asked questions

Where do I submit a permit application in Delray Beach?

ALL DIGITAL — 100% paperless since Oct 1, 2024. Paper plans NOT reviewed. $25 scanning fee for paper submissions.. Portal: https://cityofdelraybeachfl-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home.

What insurance certificate holder wording does Delray Beach require?

The certificate holder should read: City of Delray Beach 100 NW 1st Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33444

Do I need a Notice of Commencement in Delray 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 Delray Beach building department whether it is due at application or before the first inspection.

How many plan sets does Delray Beach require?

0 sets listed. This can vary by permit type, so confirm with the building department.

What gets a building application rejected in Delray Beach?

All documents must be unprotected PDF — system rejects password-protected files. DOCUMENTS NOT ACCEPTED VIA EMAIL — eServices only. $25 scanning fee for paper submissions.

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