The Village of Royal Palm Beach Building Department reviews construction plans, issues building permits and certificates of occupancy, and performs building inspections. Its online Building Permit Application Portal handles forms, plan upload, filing and tracking.
What requires a building permit in Royal Palm Beach?
The Village Permit Portal organizes applications by category: Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Pool, Roof and Special Use. Choose the category and permit type, download the required forms and upload the completed documents through the online portal. If the form you need is not listed, call the Building Department at 561-790-5128.
Who handles permitting in Royal Palm Beach?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Local office | 1050 Royal Palm Beach Blvd, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 |
| Phone | 561-790-5128 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
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The Village issues these permits, along with pool, roof and special-use permits:
| Permit category |
|---|
| Building |
| Electrical |
| Mechanical |
| Plumbing |
Royal Palm Beach building permit cost
Royal Palm Beach publishes its Schedule of Fees and Charges on the Village Fee Schedule page, and permit fees can be viewed online through the Village's Click2Gov permit lookup. Credit-card payments, online or over the counter, carry a 2.70% service fee charged by the card processor; cash and check payments do not.
Trade permits in Royal Palm Beach
Each trade has its own category in the Village portal:
- Building — Building category; the Building Department issues the permit and performs inspections.
- Electrical — Electrical category, with its own inspection codes.
- Mechanical — Mechanical category, with its own inspection codes.
- Plumbing — Plumbing category, with its own inspection codes.
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Confirm the project address is within Royal Palm Beach and select the correct permit category in the Village portal.
Review the permit-type checklist, download the required Village forms and prepare plans and supporting documents using the required naming standards.
Submit the completed application and project files through the Village Online Permit Application Portal.
Track the application online and respond to plan-review comments or requests for corrected files.
Pay the Village-assessed permit fees after review and before permit issuance.
Call the automated inspection line for each required building and trade inspection through to final.
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Call 1-855-478-4290 →Inspections in Royal Palm Beach
Request inspections on the Village's automated line at (561) 790-5144. The system asks for the three-digit inspection code (published for building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing work) and the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) number on your permit card. The Village also offers virtual inspections.
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
Official Royal Palm Beach permitting resources
These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.
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Get a free quote →- Florida Building Commission - current code
- Village fee schedule
- Schedule an inspection
- Inspection codes
- Permit application / online portal
- Building / permitting department
Royal Palm Beach permit FAQ
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Get a free quote →Who issues building permits in Royal Palm Beach?
The Village of Royal Palm Beach Building Department reviews plans, issues building permits and performs building inspections.
Can permit applications be submitted online?
Yes. The Village provides an Online Permit Application Portal for forms, plan upload, application submission and tracking.
Which trade permit categories are listed by the Village?
Building, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing, plus Pool, Roof and Special Use.
Where should permit fees be checked?
In the Village Schedule of Fees and Charges. Fees on a specific permit can be viewed online through the Village permit lookup.
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More Florida permitting guides
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