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Palm Beach, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit
$259.00
200 sq ft remodel area
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Roofing Permit
$1,942.50
2,000 sq ft roof
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Electrical Permit
$518.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$388.50
15-fixture scope
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In Palm Beach, a building permit for a remodel runs $259.00 in permit fees, a re-roof $1,942.50, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $518.00, and a whole-house repipe $388.50. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area, a 2,000 sq ft roof, and a 15-fixture scope. 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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Master Fee Schedule (Rev 08/11/2026, per Resolution No. 92-2026, amending Resolution No. 63-2026)

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits. Minimum permit fee: $100.00.

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Palm Beach permit portal, or call (561) 838-5431.

Schedule effective August 11, 2026. Last verified: September 11, 2026

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

Palm Beach Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Palm Beach

Residential (1–2 family): Awning (Residential)
$200.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Awning (MF & Commercial)
$400.00 flat
Renovation of Existing Building
$1.00 per sq ft (renovated area)‡
Antenna
$200.00 flat
Boatlift
$300.00 flat
Demolition
$1.00 per sq ft (demolished area)
Dock
$1.00 per sq ft (dock area)
Door Replacement (Exterior)
$300.00 per door
Driveway/Hardscape
$1.00 per sq ft (driveway/hardscape area)
Fence
$7.00 per linear foot (fence)
Flooring Only
$0.50 per sq ft (flooring area)
Garage Door
$400.00 per garage door
Gate, Driveway
$700.00 per driveway gate
Gate, Pedestrian
$300.00 per pedestrian gate
Shutter
$50.00 per shutter
Sign, Freestanding
$400.00 per freestanding sign
Sign, Illuminated
$600.00 per illuminated sign
Sign, Wall
$200.00 per wall sign
Sign, Window
$100.00 per window (sign)
Site Wall (over 7ft)
$25.00 per linear foot (wall over 7ft)
Site/Retaining Wall (up to 7ft)
$15.00 per linear foot (wall up to 7ft)
Spa/Fountain
$500.00 flat
Temporary Structure/Pods/Tent/Portable Bathroom
$100.00 per temporary structure
Window Replacement
$200.00 per window
Swimming Pool (Resurface)
$400.00 flat
Swimming Pool (New)
$3,000.00 flat
Compliance Fee, Design Review
15% of the permit fee‡
Compliance Fee, Submittal
8% of the permit fee‡
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)
1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.01
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)
1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00
Technology Fee
4% of the permit fee
Private Provider Discount, Commercial (Full) (with a private provider for plan review and inspections)
may reduce the permit fee by 50% (reduced fee no less than $100.00)†
Private Provider Discount, Inspections Only (Partial)
may reduce the permit fee by 25% (reduced fee no less than $100.00)†
Private Provider Discount, Plan Review Only (Partial)
may reduce the permit fee by 25% (reduced fee no less than $100.00)†
Private Provider Discount, Residential/Multi-Family (Full) (with a private provider for plan review and inspections)
may reduce the permit fee by 37.5% (reduced fee no less than $100.00)†
Compliance Fee, Drainage (if applicable)
15% of the permit fee‡
Compliance Fee, Engineering (if applicable)
20% of the permit fee‡
Compliance Fee, Fire Protection (if applicable)
10% of the permit fee‡
Compliance Fee, Floodplain (if applicable)
8% of the permit fee‡
Compliance Fee, Landscape (if applicable)
8% of the permit fee‡
Compliance Fee, Zoning (if applicable)
10% of the permit fee‡
Reactivation/Processing/Re-inspection/Re-issuance/Renewal Fee (if applicable)
$300.00
Refund Processing Fee (if applicable)
$200.00
Revision Fee (if applicable)
$150.00
Transfer Fee (if applicable)
$200.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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sq ft
505,000 sq ft
Estimated building permit fee
$259.00
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$200.00‡
200 sq ft (renovated area) × $1.00 per sq ft (renovated area)
Compliance Fee, Design Review$30.00‡
Compliance Fee, Submittal$16.00‡
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
Total Estimate$259.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Palm Beach building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (561) 838-5431. 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 Palm Beach

Apply for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and roofing permits online through the Town of Palm Beach Enterprise Permit & Licensing (EPL) portal; you will need to create an account using your email address. The Planning, Zoning & Building Department at Town Hall, 360 South County Road, handles permit questions Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Schedule inspections in the EPL portal by 11:59 p.m. the day before, or through the automated phone line at (561) 227-7090. Fees are charged under the Town's Master Fee Schedule, which adds compliance fees, a 4% technology fee and state surcharges to most permits.

Source: Palm Beach application instructions

Apply online: Palm Beach permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
360 South County Road, P.O. Box 2029, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Palm Beach Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Palm Beach?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $259.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from 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 Much Does a Roofing Permit Cost in Palm Beach?

The roofing permit for a residential re-roof runs $1,942.50, assuming a 2,000 sq ft roof (the schedule prices per unit), based on Palm Beach's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Palm Beach?

A residential building permit is $1.00 per sq ft (renovated area). Electrical permits are flat fees; Plumbing permits are priced per fixture; Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per a/c; Roofing permits are 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 Palm Beach?

The sourced schedule sets a minimum permit fee of $100.00; small jobs pay at least that much before surcharges. The calculator applies it automatically.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Palm Beach?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Compliance Fee, Design Review (15% of the permit fee), Compliance Fee, Submittal (8% of the permit fee), State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.01), 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 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 Master Fee Schedule (Rev 08/11/2026, per Resolution No. 92-2026, amending Resolution No. 63-2026). 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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