HAHarvey Walden
4 hours agoLegacy Permits
The City of Boynton Beach migrated from Legacy our paper permit processing system in May, 2021, however, there are projects that were initiated in this system that are not closed. If you applied for a permit prior to May 22, 2021 or have a permit application number of 21-2803 and lower you must use our Legacy system to reinstate your permit or permit application, make payments, submit revisions to an approved permit, submit corrections for a previously rejected permit application, or request certificates.
Inspection requests must be received by 3:00 pm in order to schedule an inspection for the following business day.
This information is to help you with the permitting process. Depending on type of permit, you may need to find and download permit forms and applications (below).
For Permits Issued Before May 22, 2021:
If your permit number is 21-2804 or lower, please continue to follow our Legacy process to schedule your inspection, check your application status, and view the daily inspections schedule. To submit a new permit application please click here to process through our new SagesGov software.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who Can Apply For A Permit?
General Information About Permit Process
Do I need a permit?
Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit. This page is intended to be used as a general guide. When determining whether or not a building permit is required, refer to Section 105 of the Florida Building Code (FBC) Boynton Beach Administrative Amendments or consult directly with the Boynton Beach Building Department.
Who can apply for a permit?
The Building Department may only issue permits to Contractors and qualifying Owner/Builders pursuant to Florida Statute. Any eligible Owner/Builder can apply for a permit on any property that is for their own use.
Permits requiring plan review?
For permits requiring plan review, we will begin your permit process, review your application and route your package to plan review. Once the plans are approved for permit by all applicable departments we will issue the permit and commence the field inspection process.
Did you know?
Building improvements that improve energy efficiency or use renewable energy may be eligible for cash rebates under the City’s Energy Edge Rebate Program.
Does my Project require a permit?
Projects that Require a Permit
Typical projects that require a permit include, (but are not limited to):
Additions / Alterations
Ceiling fans / Lights (New Circuit)
Change of Use or Occupancy to a Building or Specific Tenant Space
Decks
Electrical panels, Circuits
Fences and Pool Barriers
Fireplace and fireplace inserts
Garage and carport conversions
Gas Lines
Heating and cooling systems
Kitchen and Bathroom remodels
Outdoor Kitchens
New homes and buildings
Patios and/or Patio Covers and Roofs
Photovoltaic (solar) systems
Racking
Reroofing
Retaining and Seawalls
Room additions
Screen Rooms and Enclosures
Sheds
Shower or tub enclosure replacements
Siding/Stucco
Signs
Skylights
Solar for swimming pools and water heaters
Swimming pools and spas
Tenant Improvements
Termite / Dry rot Repairs
Water Heaters
Water Service
Whole House Fans
Window replacements
Projects that Do Not Require a Permit
Typical projects that typically do not require a permit include, (but are not limited to):
Gas:
Portable heating appliance.
Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
Mechanical
Portable heating appliance.
Portable ventilation equipment.
Portable cooling unit.
Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code.
Replacement of any part that does not alter its approval or make it unsafe.
Portable evaporative cooler.
Self-contained refrigeration system containing 10 pounds (5 kg) or less of refrigerant and actuated by motors of 1 horsepower (746 W) or less.
The installation, replacement, removal or metering of any load management control device.
Plumbing
The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe, provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drain pipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code.
The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.
Emergency repairsWhere equipment replacements and repairs must be performed in an emergency situation, the permit application shall be submitted within the next working business day to the building official.
Minor repairsOrdinary minor repairs may be made with the approval of the building official without a permit, provided the repairs do not include the cutting away of any wall, partition or portion thereof, the removal or cutting of any structural beam or load-bearing support, or the removal or change of any required means of egress, or rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the egress requirements; nor shall ordinary repairs include addition to, alteration of, replacement or relocation of any standpipe, water supply, sewer, drainage, drain leader, gas, soil, waste, vent or similar piping, electric wiring systems or mechanical equipment or other work affecting public health or general safety, and such repairs shall not violate any of the provisions of the technical codes.
General• Painting, papering, flooring, and similar finish work.• Cabinetry (NOT associated with Kitchen and Bathroom remodels) • Repair of Toilets, Sinks and Faucets• Appliance Replacement (plug-in)• Home Playgrounds
