Riviera Beach administers local construction permitting through the Building Services Division within Development Services. The division reviews building-related permit issues, issues certificates of occupancy and performs building, mechanical, electrical and plumbing inspections.
What requires a building permit in Riviera Beach?
Riviera Beach Building Services enforces construction-related codes, reviews development plans and handles all building-related permit issues inside the city. Building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing work are all inspected by the city, not Palm Beach County.
Who handles permitting in Riviera Beach?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Local office | 600 West Blue Heron Blvd, Riviera Beach, FL 33404 |
| Phone | 561-845-4020 |
| Hours | Lobby: Mon-Thu 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Fri 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; staff available by phone until 5:00 p.m. |
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Building Services handles these permit and inspection trades:
| Permit category |
|---|
| Building |
| Electrical |
| Mechanical |
| Plumbing |
Riviera Beach building permit cost
Riviera Beach bases building permit fees on the valuation of work, using the current ICC Building Valuation Data, with a cumulative tiered fee calculation. A primary or master permit includes the cost of all sub-permits when that work is fully detailed on the plans and included in the estimated value. The Building Division also collects City of Riviera Beach and Palm Beach County impact fees before the permit is issued, payable by cash, check or money order.
Trade permits in Riviera Beach
Building Services performs every trade inspection:
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Get a free quote →- Building — Building Services handles building permits and building inspections.
- Electrical — Building Services performs electrical inspections.
- Mechanical — Building Services performs mechanical inspections.
- Plumbing — Building Services performs plumbing inspections.
How to get a building permit in Riviera Beach
Confirm the project address is inside Riviera Beach and identify the required Building Services records.
Prepare the permit application, construction documents and discipline-specific materials required for the scope.
Submit the project through the city's Permits & Zoning Portal.
Track Development Services review and submit requested corrections or revisions.
Pay the valuation-based permit fees and any city or county impact fees before issuance.
Schedule the required building and trade inspections within the city-published scheduling windows and complete closeout.
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Call 1-855-478-4290 →Inspections in Riviera Beach
Development Services publishes inspection-scheduling hours of Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. The city states that inspections can be scheduled up to 3 business days in advance.
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
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These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.
- Florida Building Commission - current code
- Building fees and impact fees
- Development Services (hours and inspection scheduling)
- Building / permitting department
Riviera Beach permit FAQ
Who issues building permits in Riviera Beach?
The City of Riviera Beach Building Services Division handles local building-related permit issues inside city limits.
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The city states that fees are based on valuation of work and use a cumulative tiered fee calculation.
Which inspections are performed locally?
Building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing inspections are all done by Building Services.
How far ahead can inspections be scheduled?
Riviera Beach states that inspections can be scheduled up to 3 business days in advance.
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