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North Palm Beach, FL Permit Fees (2026)

Building permit fees and building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical/HVAC permit fees for North Palm Beach, straight from the official fee schedule, with a free permit fee calculator below.

Under Florida HB 803, some single-family projects valued under $7,500 may not require a Village permit as of July 1, 2026. North Palm Beach's exemption notice excludes electrical, plumbing, structural (including windows, exterior doors, roofing and sheds), mechanical and gas work, and properties in a flood zone, and requires a notarized exemption request. Check with the Village before skipping a permit. See the official notice

Building Permit
$281.00
200 sq ft remodel area
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HVAC Permit
$421.50
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$281.00
200 sq ft job area
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Plumbing Permit
$281.00
200 sq ft job area
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In North Palm Beach, a building permit for a remodel runs $281.00 in permit fees, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $421.50, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $281.00, and a whole-house repipe $281.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area and a 200 sq ft job area. Each figure is that single permit only: a job that combines trades, like a kitchen remodel with electrical and plumbing work, pays each applicable permit. Pick a project to load it in the calculator below.

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Source

Resolution 2026-32, Exhibit A: Community Development Department (Building Division) Fee Schedule, adopted July 9, 2026

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical/HVAC permits. Minimum permit fee: $78.00.

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the North Palm Beach permit portal, or call 561-841-3365.

How North Palm Beach values a job: Building and trade permit fees are flat or priced per square foot of inspection area, not by job value; only the fire plan review fee is based on the improvement cost of the work.

Schedule effective July 9, 2026. Last verified: September 27, 2026

Schedule adopted under Florida's HB 803 permit fee rules (effective July 2026). What HB 803 changed

North Palm Beach Permit Fee Schedule

Every documented rule for each permit type, straight from the official schedule.

Building Permit Fees in North Palm Beach

Residential (1–2 family): Structural work (per sq ft of inspection area)
$1.00 per sq ft (inspection area)‡
Commercial / 3+ units: Structural work (per sq ft of inspection area)
$2.00 per sq ft (inspection area)‡
Building Demolition
$304.00 flat
Building Relocation
$304.00 flat
Concrete restoration
$3,000.00 flat
Flooring
$150.00 flat
Garage door
$400.00 flat
Interior demolition
$300.00 flat
Shutters (per opening)
$30.00 per opening (shutters)
Windows and doors (per opening)
$200.00 per opening (window or door)
Administrative Fee
4% of the permit fee
Fire Department Plan Review Fee
0.3% of job value, minimum $78.00‡
Plan Review Fee
30% of the permit fee‡
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)
1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)
1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†
Technology Fee
4% of the permit fee
Zoning Plan Review (hourly)
$135.00 per hour (zoning review)‡
Private Provider Discount (plan review and inspections)
may reduce the permit fee by 50%‡
Routing Fee / Plan Review (if applicable) (if applicable)
$500.00‡
Sub-Permit Fee (No Independent Review) (if applicable)
$20.00

† Corroborated across official sources, but not printed line-for-line in the linked schedule.

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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North Palm Beach Permit Fee Calculator

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9 documented rates for this permit type; pick the one that matches your job.

sq ft
505,000 sq ft
Estimated building permit fee
$281.00
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$200.00‡
200 sq ft (inspection area) × $1.00 per sq ft (inspection area)
Administrative Fee$8.00
Plan Review Fee$60.00‡
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$3.00
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00
Technology Fee$8.00
Private provider reductions (F.S. 553.791), not applied: 50% of the permit fee‡ with a private provider for plan review and inspections. Confirm eligibility and reduced figures with the building department.
Total Estimate$281.00
Not included in this total
Zoning Plan Review (Hourly)$135.00 / hour‡
Charged per hour (zoning review); depends on your project's number of hours.

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Under Florida HB 803, some single-family projects valued under $7,500 may not require a Village permit as of July 1, 2026. North Palm Beach's exemption notice excludes electrical, plumbing, structural (including windows, exterior doors, roofing and sheds), mechanical and gas work, and properties in a flood zone, and requires a notarized exemption request. Check with the Village before skipping a permit. See the official notice

Estimate only. Confirm with the North Palm Beach building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 561-841-3365. Permit fees only; excludes impact fees, utility connection charges, and other non-permit charges.

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How to Apply for a Permit in North Palm Beach

Apply online through the Village's My Government Online (MGO) portal; paper permit applications are no longer accepted. Contractors must complete NPB MGO contractor registration, including license and insurance, before submitting an application. Upload plans and documents, pay fees by check or credit card, and schedule inspections in the MGO portal; inspection times are posted there by 7:30 a.m. on the inspection day. Unscheduled same-day inspections cost $78.75 per hour, one hour minimum and depend on availability.

Source: North Palm Beach application instructions

Apply online: North Palm Beach permit portal
Building Department Contact
Phone
561-841-3365, Option 1
Address
701 U.S. Highway 1, Suite 100, North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Hours
Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, except holidays

North Palm Beach Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in North Palm Beach?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $281.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from North Palm Beach's sourced fee schedule, and it covers the building permit alone; a job that combines trades pays each applicable permit. Calculate your job's value for an itemized total.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in North Palm Beach?

A residential building permit is $1.00 per sq ft (inspection area). Electrical and Plumbing permits are priced per sq ft; Mechanical / HVAC permits are flat fees for the default job (AC change-out, one system), while other work is priced per sq ft. Every rate comes straight from the sourced fee schedule above. Enter your job's details for an itemized total.

What Is the Minimum Permit Fee in North Palm Beach?

The sourced schedule sets a minimum permit fee of $78.00; small jobs pay at least that much before surcharges. The calculator applies it automatically.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in North Palm Beach?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Administrative Fee (4% of the permit fee), Plan Review Fee (30% of the permit fee), State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00), State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721) (1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and Technology Fee (4% of the permit fee). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in North Palm Beach?

Florida's HB 803 (effective July 2026) exempts certain single-family work under $7,500 from permitting statewide, excluding electrical, plumbing, structural, mechanical, and gas work. Confirm with the building department whether your job qualifies before skipping a permit. Read what HB 803 changed and what it saves.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from Resolution 2026-32, Exhibit A: Community Development Department (Building Division) Fee Schedule, adopted July 9, 2026. See the official schedule. Last verified .

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New to Florida permit fees? Read our Florida permit fee guide: how schedules are set, the statutory surcharges, and what HB 803 changed in 2026. Pulling a commercial permit or a small residential job? See what HB 803 lets you save. Wondering whether fees changed this year? See which Florida fee schedules are new.

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