West Palm Beach Electrical Permit Requirements (2026 Checklist)

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

Q: What gets a electrical application rejected in West Palm Beach?

Service change/upgrade — coordinate with FPL: 810 Charlotte Avenue, WPB FL 33401, phone 561-616-1601.

Electrical Permit checklist for West Palm Beach

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
Palm Beach County — NOT HVHZ — use Florida Product Approval (not MDC NOA)
Contractor must be registered with City of WPB (email ds@wpb.org)
Insurance cert holder: City of West Palm Beach, 401 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
NOC required if direct contract > $5,000 (except HVAC <$15,000) — record at PBC, email to ds@wpb.org
Electrical Chief Inspector: Phil Petty — 561-805-6742
NoteTemporary Early Power Release Form available on wpb.org Forms page (2026 version)
GotchaService change/upgrade — coordinate with FPL: 810 Charlotte Avenue, WPB FL 33401, phone 561-616-1601
Find inspector at 7:30 AM via Civic Access Portal → Today's Inspections
TEMPORARY EARLY POWER
Used when project needs temporary power before all final inspections are complete

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

Frequently asked questions

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

What gets a electrical application rejected in West Palm Beach?

Service change/upgrade — coordinate with FPL: 810 Charlotte Avenue, WPB FL 33401, phone 561-616-1601.

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