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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 checked during analysis

Certificate of Occupancy (CO/CC/TCO)

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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 checked during analysis

Demolition Permit

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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 checked during analysis

Roofing1

Roofing Permit

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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 checked during analysis

Electrical3

Electrical Permit

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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 checked during analysis

Solar Installation Permit

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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 checked during analysis

EV Charger Permit

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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 checked during analysis

Plumbing1

Plumbing Permit

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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 checked during analysis

Mechanical / HVAC1

Mechanical (HVAC) Permit

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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 checked during analysis

Windows & Doors1

Windows / Doors Permit

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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 checked during analysis

Pool & Spa1

Pool / Spa Permit

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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 checked during analysis

Fence & Driveway3

Fence Permit

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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 checked during analysis

Driveway Permit

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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 checked during analysis

Shed / Accessory Structure Permit

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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 checked during analysis

Marine / Waterfront1

Dock / Seawall / Marine Construction Permit

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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 checked during analysis

Fire & Safety1

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler System Permit

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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 checked during analysis

Signs1

Sign Permit

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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 checked during analysis

Business & Admin2

Private Provider (Plan Review and/or Inspections)

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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 checked during analysis

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 checked during analysis

Common Rejection Reasons

Top 8 reasons permits get rejected in West Palm Beach.

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Insurance 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.

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Insurance certificates for BOTH GL and WC must list the city as certificate holder — not just one of them.

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NOC must be recorded at Palm Beach County Recording Dept, 205 N Dixie Hwy (4th Floor), WPB FL 33401, phone 561-355-2991.

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NOC threshold: $5,000 general, $15,000 for HVAC repair/replacement.

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After recording NOC, email PDF copy to ds@wpb.org with permit number in the subject line.

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NOC must be recorded AND posted on the job site BEFORE first inspection — no inspections without it.

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Per 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).

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Portal is EPL / Civic Access — NOT the old eGovPlus/CommunityPlus system.

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West Palm Beach · Roofing Permit

73%

Compliance

×Roof Material WorksheetMissing

×Product Approval (FL# or NOA)Missing

✓Signed & Sealed PlansFound

✓Permit ApplicationFound

✓Notice of CommencementFound

Product approvals must show FL approval number or Miami-Dade NOA — generic spec sheets will be rejected.

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FAQ — West Palm Beach

What documents do I need for a permit in West Palm 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 the local threshold. Our AI checks your package against all 283 West Palm Beach-specific requirements and shows you exactly what's missing.

How do I submit a permit in West Palm Beach?

Contact the West Palm Beach Building Department for current procedures.

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

Based on 44 documented gotchas: Insurance cert holder wording DIFFERS between two official city pages! Permitting Info page says: 'City of West Palm Bea... Our AI automatically flags all 44 known rejection triggers for West Palm Beach before you submit.

What wind zone requirements apply in West Palm Beach?

West Palm 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.

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