Do I need a Notice of Commencement in Wellington?

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

What gets a building application rejected in Wellington?

ProjectDox plans folder only accepts INDIVIDUAL plan pages — pages must be digitally signed. Do NOT change plan size when resubmitting corrections — will cause processing issues. Insurance cert holder MUST read EXACTLY: 'Village of Wellington / 12300 Forest Hill Blvd / Wellington, FL 33414'.

Wellington Building Permit Requirements (2026 Checklist)

Building Permit checklist for Wellington

Village of Wellington Building Permit Application (FBC 8th Edition 2023) — signed by BOTH property owner AND contractor
Submit completed application by EMAIL to BuildingDocs@WellingtonFL.gov
ALL permits processed electronically ONLY through ProjectDox — no paper submissions accepted
Contractor's registered email used as ProjectDox login — within 1 minute of entry, temp password emailed
First-time uploaders: Call 561-753-2430 or 561-363-7907 after completing task to verify process done correctly
GotchaProjectDox plans folder only accepts INDIVIDUAL plan pages — pages must be digitally signed
Preferred format: PDF — other formats may cause issues in ePlans Review System
Plan sizes: 8.5"x11", 11"x17", or 24"x36" ONLY
GotchaDo NOT change plan size when resubmitting corrections — will cause processing issues
Wellington has SPECIFIC file naming requirements — review Guide to Permitting before uploading
Contractor Registration Packet required — email to BuildingDocs@WellingtonFL.gov
Registration requires: (1) PBC/County-wide Business Tax Receipt (current fiscal year), (2) Qualifier's Driver's License or photo ID, (3) PBC Certificate of Competency AND/OR State of FL DBPR License, (4) Certificate of Liability Insurance, (5) Certificate of Workers Comp Insurance or Exemption
GotchaInsurance cert holder MUST read EXACTLY: 'Village of Wellington / 12300 Forest Hill Blvd / Wellington, FL 33414'
GotchaContractor Registration Application must be NOTARIZED — State of Florida, County of Palm Beach
Registration requires $5,000 surety bond payable to the municipality (Ordinance 1983-19)
Registration fee: $50 initial / $25 renewal (by January 30) / $50 if renewal delayed past January 30
Certified State license holders based in another county: provide Business Tax Receipt from home county
NotePermit Runners must register SEPARATELY with the Building Dept
Notice of Commencement required for direct contract > $5,000 (HVAC exception: > $15,000)
NOC must be recorded at PBC Courthouse AND posted on job site BEFORE first inspection
GotchaIn absence of certified copy of recorded NOC, NO subsequent inspections can be performed
NOC must contain: name/address of owner, name/address of contractor, address of property
Wellington-specific NOC form available on Building Forms page
When aggregate value (total cost ALL improvements) ≥ $5,000: Fee Simple Titleholder, Bonding Co, Architect/Engineer, and Mortgage Lender info required on application
Exception: HVAC repair/replacement < $15,000 exempt from aggregate value requirement
NOT in HVHZ — Wind-Borne Debris Region — FL Product Approval required (NOT Miami-Dade NOA)
Shingles must resist 130 mph wind speed (ASTM D3161 Class F or D7158 Class H)
PBC wind speed determination via GIS tools per Risk Category
Application not complete until ALL approvals obtained: Planning, Zoning, Engineering, Fire Rescue, Environmental, FL Dept of Health
New Residential Packet required for new SFR construction
Plans signed/sealed by FL licensed architect or engineer
Survey, site plan with drainage, energy calculations required
Truss drawings signed/sealed when applicable
New Construction Affidavit — Wellington-specific form
Building Code Windload/Flood Resistant Design Certification form
Residential Permission to Stock form (when applicable)
New Commercial Packet required for new commercial construction
Fire Plan Review Application — REQUIRED for ALL commercial new construction
Fire Alarm Packet, Fire Sprinkler Packet, Fire Suppression Packet as applicable
Commercial Permission to Stock/Train form (when applicable)
Commercial Addition, Remodel & Misc Packet for commercial work
Residential additions: review by Building, Zoning, Engineering — 10 working days first review
Floodplain Development Packet required for flood zone properties — fee $225
Building Official determines if proposed work = substantial improvement or repair of substantial damage
If substantial improvement: must meet requirements of FBC Section 1612 or R322 AND Wellington Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
Special Inspector Packet for threshold buildings
Detached Accessory Unit Packet — reviewed by Building, Engineering, Zoning — 10 working days
Schedule inspections online via Self-Service portal or by TEXT message
Text format: S [Permit#] [Code] [Date] [AM/PM] — Example: S BP25-0000 123 10/05 AM
Inspector arrival time emailed when inspector routes inspections
If no email received: contact inspector between 7:00-7:30 AM at 561-753-2430
Upload inspection docs to 'Inspection Documentation Folder' in ProjectDox before inspection
Closeout documents must be submitted electronically BEFORE scheduling final inspection
Must print ONE set of approved plans for Permit Box or job site
Private Provider option per F.S. 553.791 — credits: Plan Review 12%, Inspection 28%, Combined 40%
Private Provider Certificate of Inspections Compliance form — hand delivered, mailed, or emailed (NO fax)
Private Provider: email PrivateProvider@Wellingtonfl.gov within 2 business days before AND after inspection
Permit fee formula: $150 min (up to $7,500 value) + 2% ($7,500-$100K) + 1.75% ($100K-$500K) + 1.50% ($500K-$1.5M) + 1.25% (over $1.5M)
Plan review fee: 50% of permit fee or minimum $75
DBPR surcharge: 1% of permit cost (minimum $2)
BCAI surcharge: 1.5% of permit cost (minimum $2)
Zoning review: SFR $75, Multi-family $150, Commercial/Industrial $200, Misc $50
Expedited review: Residential $430, Commercial <5K SF $875, Commercial ≥5K SF $1,875 (in addition to regular fees)
GotchaFailure to obtain permit penalty: 4X the building permit fee
Re-inspection fees: 1st $60, 2nd (same type) $120, 3rd $180, 4th $300
Partial inspection (contractor requested): $60
Permit renewal: 30% of permit fee or minimum $75 — 30-day extensions at no charge at discretion of Building Official
Permit reissuance (before expiration): $90 minimum + 30% plan review fee
After-hours/weekend inspection: $250 per inspection (2-hour block)
Transfer of permit (new contractor): $65
Appeal of Building Official determination: $500
CBAA filing fee: $250
Address correction after permit issuance: $55 per permit
Request for Certificate of Occupancy/Completion form required
CO with less than 24-hour notice: $250 fee
CO with more than 24-hour notice: No fee
Conditional/Temporary CO (at Building Official discretion): Residential $900, Commercial <5K SF $1,200, Commercial >5K SF $2,000 — nonrefundable, 90 days initial, 45-day renewal extensions
Refund available up to 1 year from application date only
Before plan review: 100% plan review fee + 50% permit fee refunded (min retainer $125, max $3,000)
After plan review before issuance: 50% permit fee refunded (max retainer $3,000)
After issuance before construction: 50% permit fee refunded (max retainer $5,000)
NoteAnnual Facility Permit available — Building Official can issue for routine/emergency service, repair, refurbishing, minor renovations of electrical/gas/mechanical/plumbing systems
Mold Remediation — reviewed by Building, 5-day turnaround
Agricultural Verification Packet — reviewed by Building + Engineering, 5-day turnaround
Temporary Tent Packet — reviewed by Building, Zoning, Fire, 5-day turnaround
Completion Agreement form available for unresolved conditions
Waiver Request Form: $75 each
NotePermit does NOT assure HOA compliance — get HOA approval first
NoteOpen permits may result in CILB referral or CBAA action
NotePlan Review Timeframes — New residential/commercial: 10 working days first review, 4 days revision; AC changeout/water heater: 0 days (over the counter); Reroof: 1 day (24-hr turnaround); Electrical/plumbing/mechanical/fence/pool/screen/solar/sign: 4 working days first review, 1 day revision
AWNING
Submit application by email to BuildingDocs@WellingtonFL.gov → ProjectDox
Contractor must be registered with Village
GotchaInsurance cert holder: 'Village of Wellington / 12300 Forest Hill Blvd / Wellington, FL 33414'
NOC required for job value > $5,000
FL Product Approval required — NOT MDC NOA
Fees based on construction value per standard formula
STABLE MANURE BIN
NoteWellington is the 'Equestrian Capital of the World' — this permit type is UNIQUE to Wellington
Livestock waste must be containerized and covered
Manure bins must prevent stormwater from discharging waste
Size based on number of horses and waste volume
Planning & Zoning approval required if in EOZD (Equestrian Overlay Zoning District)
Stable Non-Residential review: 10 working days (Building, Zoning, Fire, Engineering) — 12-day turnaround
Stable with Residence review: 10 working days (Building, Engineering, Zoning, Fire) — 12-day turnaround
Manure Bin review: 4 working days (Building, Zoning, Engineering) — 5-day turnaround
ENGINEERING SITEWORK
Culvert/irrigation connections to Acme Improvement District canal require coordination
Submit through ProjectDox ePlans system
Drainage Certificate of Compliance form available
Engineering permit fee: 4% of construction cost up to $1M, 2% additional over $1M
Closeout: as-built drawings must be approved by Village BEFORE final inspection
Engineering inspections: 48 hours advance via Citizens Self Service (CSS) portal
Time requests accommodated if available — Permit Tech confirms via email
Plat applications require: Unity of Title, fee simple title opinion, Restrictive Covenants, Utility Easement Consent Form
Mortgagee/Lienholder must execute under Mortgagee signature block
Must be executed and notarized AFTER Restrictive Covenant or Grant of Easement
Exhibit B & C: letter size (8.5x11) set of final as-builts approved by Village
FLOODPLAIN
Required for ALL development in flood zone per Wellington Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
Building Official determines substantial improvement or substantial damage
If substantial: must meet FBC Section 1612 or R322 AND Wellington ordinance requirements
Floodplain Development Permit fee: $225 FLAT FEE (from fee schedule)
Submit through ProjectDox
MISCELLANEOUS
For work that doesn't fit standard permit categories
Review: 4 working days (Building, Zoning/Engineering if applicable)

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

Wellington Building Permit Requirements

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