The City of Palm Beach Gardens Building Division handles all building permits and inspections for property in the city. Applications, plan review, fees and inspection scheduling run through the city's Civic Access portal.
What requires a building permit in Palm Beach Gardens?
The city publishes separate permit information guides for residential and commercial work, including additions, remodels, roofing, pools, generators, electrical, mechanical and plumbing work.
Who handles permitting in Palm Beach Gardens?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Local office | 10500 N Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 |
| Phone | 561-799-4210 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
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The city uses the Universal County-Wide / Municipal Building Permit Application Form, which replaced its separate residential, commercial, sub-permit and revision application forms.
| Permit category |
|---|
| Building |
| Electrical |
| Mechanical |
| Plumbing |
Palm Beach Gardens building permit cost
The city's Master Fees and Charges Schedule, effective October 1, 2026, bases building permit fees on the current fair market value or cost of construction: 1.80% of the first $100,000 (minimum $75), 1.30% of the remainder over $100,000, and 0.98% of the remainder over $1,000,000. Fire Department, CPTED, engineering, impact and processing fees are added where they apply. The Building Division page also links a Permit Fee Estimator.
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Electrical, mechanical and plumbing work is permitted separately from building work, often as sub-permits on the same universal application. Sub-permits issued over the counter that do not need an independent review carry a $30 administrative fee.
How to get a building permit in Palm Beach Gardens
Use the city permit guides to identify the required permit type and supporting documents.
Create a Civic Access account. All contractors must register in the system, logged in as the qualifier.
Submit the permit application and electronic plans through the city system.
Monitor review comments and upload requested revisions.
Pay the city-assessed permit and review fees through the permit system.
Schedule inspections and complete required final approvals before occupancy or completion.
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The Building Department lists inspection scheduling hours Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Schedule inspections in Civic Access. A re-inspection costs $75 the first time and $300 for each one after that.
Florida building code
The Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), has applied statewide since 31 December 2023; the Florida Building Commission has proposed the 9th Edition (2026) to take effect on 31 December 2026. Florida permit rules
Frequently asked questions
Who issues building permits in Palm Beach Gardens?
The City of Palm Beach Gardens Building Division, at 10500 N Military Trail.
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Create an account in the city's Civic Access portal and submit the universal permit application and electronic plans there. For help, call (561) 799-4210 and select option 1.
How are permit fees calculated?
As a percentage of the value of the work: 1.80% of the first $100,000 (minimum $75), 1.30% above $100,000 and 0.98% above $1,000,000, plus any fire, engineering, impact and processing fees.
Official Palm Beach Gardens permitting resources
These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.
- Palm Beach Gardens permitting
- Palm Beach Gardens building department
- Palm Beach Gardens fee schedule
- Palm Beach Gardens inspections
- Official application instructions
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More Florida permitting guides
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