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West Palm Beach Permit Requirements

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Requirements by Trade
General / Structural3

Building Permit (General)

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  • Submit via EPL / Civic Access Portal: https://westpalmbeachfl-energovpub.tylerhost.net/Apps/SelfService#/home
  • In-person: City Hall, 401 Clematis Street, WPB FL 33401 — Mon-Fri 8 AM - 5 PM
  • NOTE: Long wait times 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM — avoid these hours
  • CRITICAL: Palm Beach County is NOT in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ)
  • + 58 more

Certificate of Occupancy (CO/CC/TCO)

32
  • Request by email ONLY: ds@wpb.org
  • Subject line: 'CO Request', 'CC Request', or 'TCO Request'
  • Body: include master permit number, address, and contact information
  • Allow 1-2 business days for response
  • + 28 more

Demolition Permit

21
  • REQUIRES THREE FORMS: (1) Demolition Application, (2) Demolition Checklist, (3) Demolition Debris Disposal Fee form
  • All forms available at wpb.org/Departments/Development-Services/Forms-and-Documents
  • This applies to ALL properties — not just those in historic districts
  • UTILITY RELEASES REQUIRED from all of the following:
  • + 17 more
Roofing1

Roofing Permit

17
  • Submit via EPL / Civic Access Portal
  • Application: Universal County-Wide/Municipal Building Permit Application — check ROOFING under Trade
  • CRITICAL: Palm Beach County is NOT in the HVHZ — use WBDR standards only
  • All roofing materials must have FLORIDA PRODUCT APPROVAL — do NOT submit Miami-Dade NOAs
  • + 13 more
Electrical3

Electrical Permit

15
  • Submit via EPL / Civic Access Portal
  • Application: Universal County-Wide/Municipal Building Permit Application — check ELECTRICAL under Trade
  • Sub-permit: if fee & value covered under primary permit, complete boxes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 8 only
  • Separate permit required for all electrical work per FL law
  • + 11 more

Solar Installation Permit

11
  • Submit via EPL / Civic Access Portal
  • Palm Beach County — NOT HVHZ — use Florida Product Approval for panels and racking
  • Electrical sub-permit required for inverter/panel connections
  • Structural review may be required depending on roof load
  • + 7 more

EV Charger Permit

8
  • Submit via EPL / Civic Access Portal
  • Application: Universal County-Wide/Municipal Building Permit Application — check ELECTRICAL under Trade
  • Electrical permit required for EV charger installation
  • Palm Beach County — use Florida Product Approval
  • + 4 more
Plumbing1

Plumbing Permit

13
  • Submit via EPL / Civic Access Portal
  • Application: Universal County-Wide/Municipal Building Permit Application — check PLUMBING under Trade
  • Sub-permit: if fee & value covered under primary permit, complete boxes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 8 only
  • Separate permit required for all plumbing work per FL law
  • + 9 more
Mechanical / HVAC1

Mechanical (HVAC) Permit

14
  • Submit via EPL / Civic Access Portal
  • Application: Universal County-Wide/Municipal Building Permit Application — check MECHANICAL under Trade
  • Sub-permit: if fee & value covered under primary permit, complete boxes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 8 only
  • AC Changeout form is ONE PER SYSTEM — download from wpb.org Forms page
  • + 10 more
Windows & Doors1

Windows / Doors Permit

10
  • Submit via EPL / Civic Access Portal
  • Application: Universal County-Wide/Municipal Building Permit Application — check STRUCTURAL under Trade
  • CRITICAL: Palm Beach County — NOT HVHZ — use Florida Product Approval, NOT Miami-Dade NOAs
  • Products must be rated for Wind-Borne Debris Region (WBDR)
  • + 6 more
Pool & Spa1

Pool / Spa Permit

12
  • Submit via EPL / Civic Access Portal
  • Application: Universal County-Wide/Municipal Building Permit Application — check STRUCTURAL under Trade
  • Palm Beach County — NOT HVHZ — use Florida Product Approval for all enclosure materials
  • Contractor must be registered with City of WPB
  • + 8 more
Fence & Driveway3

Fence Permit

9
  • Submit via EPL / Civic Access Portal
  • Application: Universal County-Wide/Municipal Building Permit Application
  • Palm Beach County — NOT HVHZ — use Florida Product Approval
  • Contractor must be registered with City of WPB
  • + 5 more

Driveway Permit

8
  • Submit via EPL / Civic Access Portal
  • Application: Universal County-Wide/Municipal Building Permit Application
  • Contractor must be registered with City of WPB
  • Insurance cert holder: City of West Palm Beach, 401 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
  • + 4 more

Shed / Accessory Structure Permit

7
  • Submit via EPL / Civic Access Portal
  • Application: Universal County-Wide/Municipal Building Permit Application
  • Larger sheds require building permit with zoning review
  • Contractor must be registered with City of WPB (if using contractor)
  • + 3 more
Marine / Waterfront1

Dock / Seawall / Marine Construction Permit

15
  • Submit via EPL / Civic Access Portal for city building permit
  • West Palm Beach has SIGNIFICANT waterfront: Intracoastal Waterway, Lake Worth Lagoon, canals
  • MULTI-AGENCY PERMITTING REQUIRED:
  • (1) City of WPB building permit via EPL / Civic Access
  • + 11 more
Fire & Safety1

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler System Permit

8
  • Submit via EPL / Civic Access Portal
  • Application: Universal County-Wide/Municipal Building Permit Application — check FIRE under Trade
  • Fire Marshal review required for fire alarm and sprinkler systems
  • Fire alarm must be tested and approved by Fire Marshal's office before CO is issued
  • + 4 more
Signs1

Sign Permit

9
  • Submit via EPL / Civic Access Portal
  • Application: Universal County-Wide/Municipal Building Permit Application — check OTHER under Trade, specify 'Sign'
  • Separate sign permit required per FL law
  • Palm Beach County — use Florida Product Approval
  • + 5 more
Business & Admin2

Private Provider (Plan Review and/or Inspections)

6
  • Per F.S. 553.791 — Private Provider option available for plan review and/or inspections
  • Policy document: 'Policy for use of Private Providers for Plan Review and/or Inspections' on wpb.org Forms page
  • Private Provider does NOT eliminate city review of other department approvals
  • Contractor must still be registered with City of WPB
  • + 2 more

Change of Contractor

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  • Change of Contractor Form available on wpb.org Forms page
  • Submit to Development Services, 401 Clematis Street, WPB FL 33401
  • New contractor must be registered with City of WPB
  • New contractor must have insurance listing City of WPB as cert holder
  • + 2 more

Common Rejection Reasons

8 documented for West Palm Beach. Our AI flags all of these.

1Insurance cert holder wording DIFFERS between two official city pages! Permitting Info page says: 'City of West Palm Beach, 401 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401'. FAQ page says: 'City of West Palm Beach, 401 Clematis St West Palm Beach, F 33401'. USE the full Permitting Info version. Call 561-805-6700 to confirm EXACT required wording before submitting.
2Insurance certificates for BOTH GL and WC must list the city as certificate holder — not just one of them.
3NOC must be recorded at Palm Beach County Recording Dept, 205 N Dixie Hwy (4th Floor), WPB FL 33401, phone 561-355-2991.
4NOC threshold: $5,000 general, $15,000 for HVAC repair/replacement.
5After recording NOC, email PDF copy to ds@wpb.org with permit number in the subject line.
6NOC must be recorded AND posted on the job site BEFORE first inspection — no inspections without it.
7Per PBC application form, fee simple titleholder, bonding company, architect/engineer, AND mortgage lender info ALL required when aggregate value >= $5,000 (except HVAC <$15,000).
8Portal is EPL / Civic Access — NOT the old eGovPlus/CommunityPlus system.
What You Get

Sample analysis for a West Palm Beach roofing permit:

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West Palm 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 West Palm Beach?

Typical requirements: completed application, signed & sealed plans, site survey, product approvals (FL Product Approvals), energy calcs for HVAC, and NOC if job exceeds the threshold. Our AI checks against all 283 West Palm Beach-specific items.

How do I submit a permit in West Palm Beach?

Contact West Palm Beach Building Department.

What causes rejections in West Palm Beach?

Top reasons from our 44 documented gotchas: Insurance cert holder wording DIFFERS between two official city pages! Permitting Info page says: 'C... Our AI flags all 44 automatically.

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