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Palm Beach Shores, FL Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit
$471.00
200 sq ft remodel area
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Roofing Permit
$952.50
2,000 sq ft roof
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HVAC Permit
$631.50
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$471.00
200 sq ft job area
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Plumbing Permit
$471.00
200 sq ft job area
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In Palm Beach Shores, a building permit for a remodel runs $471.00 in permit fees, a re-roof $952.50, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $631.50, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $471.00, and a whole-house repipe $471.00. 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 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

Town of Palm Beach Shores Resolution R-11-26, Exhibit A (Fee Schedule Revised 9/28/2026), adopted September 28, 2026

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Palm Beach Shores permit portal, or call (561) 844-3457.

Schedule effective September 28, 2026. Last verified: October 5, 2026

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

Palm Beach Shores Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Palm Beach Shores

Residential (1–2 family): Structural (SFD)
$1.00 per sq ft
Residential (1–2 family): New Structure (SFD)
$3.00 per sq ft
Residential (1–2 family): Screen Enclosure (SFD)
$500.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Single Family Home Demo
$600.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Swimming Pool (SFD)
$3.00 per sq ft
Commercial / 3+ units: Structural (Multifamily/Commercial)
$2.00 per sq ft
Commercial / 3+ units: New Structure (Commercial)
$3.00 per sq ft
Commercial / 3+ units: Screen Enclosure (Multifamily)
$500.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Parking Lot Repave/Restripe
$1.50 per sq ft
Commercial / 3+ units: Swimming Pool (Multifamily)
$5.00 per sq ft
Awning
$300.00 flat
Boatlift
$400.00 flat
Concrete Restoration
$300.00 flat
Construction Trailer
$300.00 flat
Deck/Patio/Walkway
$300.00 flat
Dock
$300.00 flat
Dock and Boatlift
$600.00 flat
Driveway
$300.00 flat
Elevator
$300.00 flat
Fence/Railing
$300.00 flat
Fuel Tank
$300.00 flat
Garage Door
$300.00 flat
Interior Demo
$300.00 flat
Irrigation
$200.00 flat
Retaining Wall/Seawall
$18.00 per linear foot
Shutters
$30.00 per opening
Sign-Freestanding
$400.00 flat
Sign-Illuminated (includes electric)
$600.00 flat
Sign-Wall
$200.00 flat
Synthetic Turf
$0.50 per sq ft
Temporary Structure/POD/Tent
$100.00 flat
Addition
$3.00 per sq ft
Flooring
$300.00 flat
Window/Door
$200.00 per opening
Accessory Structure
$3.00 per sq ft
Building Dept Plan Review
25% of the permit fee
Building Division Administrative Fee
4% of the permit fee
Fire Plan Review
25% of the permit fee‡
Plan Review and Inspections (Planning and Zoning schedule)
$150.00‡
State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, combined)
2.5% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00
Technology Fee
4% of the permit fee
Private Provider Fee Reduction (Inspections Only)
may reduce the permit fee by 25%
Private Provider Fee Reduction (Plan Review and Inspections)
may reduce the permit fee by 50%
Change of Contractor Fee (if applicable)
$30.00
Permit Revision (not including Plans revisions) (if applicable)
$75.00
Plan Review or Plan Revision (Hourly) (if applicable)
$80.00
Re-Inspection Fee (if applicable)
$50.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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sq ft
505,000 sq ft
Estimated building permit fee
$471.00
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$200.00
200 sq ft × $1.00 per sq ft
Plan Review and Inspections (Planning and Zoning Schedule)$150.00‡
Building Dept Plan Review$50.00
Building Division Administrative Fee$8.00
Fire Plan Review$50.00‡
State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, Combined)$5.00
Technology Fee$8.00
Total Estimate$471.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Palm Beach Shores building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (561) 844-3457. 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 Shores

Palm Beach Shores takes building permit applications online through the MGO Connect portal (MyGovernmentOnline) or in person at Town Hall, 247 Edwards Lane, weekdays from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm with no appointment. Use the Town's own permit application, not the county universal form; both the owner and the contractor must sign it before a notary. Include two sets of plans or product approvals and the contract showing the job value. For jobs valued over $5,000, also submit the Town's Construction Site Management Acknowledgment Form, signed by both the owner and the contractor. Contractors and subcontractors must register with the Town before any work starts. Schedule inspections in MyGovernmentOnline by 3:30 pm the business day before; inspections run Monday through Friday.

Source: Palm Beach Shores application instructions

Apply online: Palm Beach Shores permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
247 Edwards Lane, Palm Beach Shores, FL 33404
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (permit intake)

Palm Beach Shores Permit Fee FAQs

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

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $471.00, 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 Shores'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 Shores?

The roofing permit for a residential re-roof runs $952.50, assuming a 2,000 sq ft roof (the schedule prices per unit), based on Palm Beach Shores's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Palm Beach Shores?

A residential building permit is $1.00 per sq ft. Electrical, Plumbing, and Roofing permits are priced per sq ft; Mechanical / HVAC permits are flat fees for the default job (AC Change Out), while new construction is priced per sq ft. New construction is priced separately from remodel and alteration work; the calculator asks which kind of job yours is. 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 Shores?

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 Shores?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Building Dept Plan Review (25% of the permit fee), Building Division Administrative Fee (4% of the permit fee), Fire Plan Review (25% of the permit fee), State Building Permit Surcharges (F.S. 553.721 + 468.631, combined) (2.5% of the permit fee, minimum $4.00) 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 Shores?

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 Town of Palm Beach Shores Resolution R-11-26, Exhibit A (Fee Schedule Revised 9/28/2026), adopted September 28, 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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