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Boca Raton Permit Requirements

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Gotchas

Building Department

Phone

Address

200 NW 2nd Avenue, Boca Raton, FL 33432

Hours

Monday-Friday 8-4, except Wednesday 8-3 (Business Tax/Contractor Reg)

Submission

Boca eHub for application + Boca ePlans/ProjectDox for plan uploads — DO NOT USE C2Gov

NOC Threshold

$5000 — required above this amount

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Requirements by Trade

General / Structural4

Building Permit

53

Submit via Boca eHub (bocaehub.com) — DO NOT use C2Gov for new applications
Upload plans via Boca ePlans (ProjectDox) after eHub setup (1-2 business day setup time)
Palm Beach County Universal Building Permit Application (Jan 2024 Edition) — signed by owner and contractor
Only the main contractor application needs owner signature — sub apps do NOT need owner signature
+ 49 more

Demolition Permit (Entire Building)

12

Submit via Boca eHub + Boca ePlans (ProjectDox)
Required applications: Building Application, Environmental Application, Electrical Application
Preliminary Demolition Form (Water/Sewer Utilities Disconnect) — email to DemoForm@myboca.us
Water/Sewer Form required
+ 8 more

Screen Enclosure Permit

9

Submit via Boca eHub + Boca ePlans (ProjectDox)
FL Product Approval for screen enclosure materials
Plans signed/sealed by FL licensed design professional
Wind resistance: 170 mph, Exposure C
+ 5 more

Certificate of Occupancy / Certificate of Completion

6

Admin Permit Closeout inspection scheduled after all inspections (including building final) completed and approved
Admin Permit Closeout done internally — no inspector goes out
CO/CC issuance: No charge for permits requiring NOC
Change in classification of occupancy: inspection fee $105
+ 2 more

Roofing1

Roofing Permit

20

Submit via Boca eHub + Boca ePlans (ProjectDox)
Palm Beach County Universal Building Permit Application
Re-Roof Mitigation Package required
Roof Supplemental Acknowledgment Memo required
+ 16 more

Electrical4

Solar (Thermal/Photovoltaic) Permit

16

Submit via Boca eHub + Boca ePlans (ProjectDox)
Palm Beach County Universal Building Permit Application — Plumbing and/or Electrical checked
Solar (Thermal/Photovoltaic) Checklist (Boca Raton specific form)
Roof Warranty Notice for Residential or Commercial Roof required
+ 12 more

Electrical Permit

13

Submit via Boca eHub + Boca ePlans (ProjectDox)
Palm Beach County Universal Building Permit Application — Electrical trade checked
Signed/notarized by qualifier if job value $5,000+ ($15,000+ for HVAC)
Contractor registered with City of Boca Raton via eHub
+ 9 more

Emergency Standby Generator Permit

8

Submit via Boca eHub + Boca ePlans (ProjectDox)
FL Product Approval for equipment
Signed/notarized if job value $5,000+
NOC required if job value $5,000+
+ 4 more

EV Charger Permit

7

Submit via Boca eHub + Boca ePlans (ProjectDox)
Palm Beach County Universal Building Permit Application — Electrical trade checked
FL Product Approval for equipment
Signed/notarized by qualifier if job value $5,000+
+ 3 more

Plumbing2

Plumbing Permit

9

Submit via Boca eHub + Boca ePlans (ProjectDox)
Palm Beach County Universal Building Permit Application — Plumbing trade checked
Signed/notarized by qualifier if job value $5,000+
Contractor registered with City of Boca Raton via eHub
+ 5 more

Water Heater Changeout Permit

9

Submit via Boca eHub + Boca ePlans (ProjectDox)
Plumbing Application required (not building application)
Gas water heater: separate checklist — Gas Application also required
Walk-in Tubs and Water Heater Sizing form available
+ 5 more

Mechanical / HVAC1

Mechanical (HVAC) Permit

13

Submit via Boca eHub + Boca ePlans (ProjectDox)
Palm Beach County Universal Building Permit Application — Mechanical trade checked
A/C Replacement Data Form required for all AC replacements
Electrical Application also required as sub trade
+ 9 more

Windows & Doors1

Window/Door/Shutter Permit

14

Submit via Boca eHub + Boca ePlans (ProjectDox)
Building Application required
Window Door Schedule form required (Boca Raton specific form)
Single Family Windows Doors Shutters Affidavit available for SFR
+ 10 more

Pool & Spa1

Swimming Pool/Spa Permit

16

Submit via Boca eHub + Boca ePlans (ProjectDox)
Swimming Pool Safety Act form required — must select one of 5 safety feature options per F.S. 515.27
Option 2: Approved safety pool cover meeting ASTM F 1346 (manufacturer specs required)
+ 13 more

Fence & Driveway3

Driveway Permit

16

Submit via Boca eHub — Engineering permit
Driveway Design Standards Affidavit required (must initial each compliance item) — notarized
Must comply with City of Boca Raton Engineering Design Standards Manual figures R-9.0 through R-16.0
Minimum driveway width: 12 ft (10 ft for NED-Traditional Design Units)
+ 12 more

Fence/Site Wall Permit

11

Submit via Boca eHub + Boca ePlans (ProjectDox)
Building Application required
Fences Walls Gates Addendum required — must be signed by property owner and notarized
Contract, plans, survey/site plan required
+ 7 more

Site Built Shed/Gazebo Permit

9

Submit via Boca eHub + Boca ePlans (ProjectDox)
Application checklist available: 'Site Built Shed and/or Gazebo' on One & Two Family checklists page
Palm Beach County Universal Building Permit Application
FL Product Approval for materials
+ 5 more

Marine / Waterfront1

Dock/Seawall/Boatlift Permit

12

Submit via Boca eHub + Boca ePlans (ProjectDox) — SEPARATE application with separate permit number
Required applications: Building Application, Plumbing Application, Electrical Application
Contract, plans, survey/site plan required
Plans signed/sealed by FL licensed Architect/Engineer
+ 8 more

Fire & Safety1

Fire Alarm/Sprinkler System Permit

11

Submit via Boca eHub — Fire-Rescue Services Department review
Fire alarm/sprinkler fee: first $500 = $99 minimum, then 1.60% of remaining valuation
New construction/additions fire fee: first $500 = $100 minimum, then 0.50% of remaining valuation
Plan revision fee: $100
+ 7 more

Signs1

Sign Permit

12

Submit via Boca eHub + Boca ePlans (ProjectDox)
Palm Beach County Universal Building Permit Application
Permit fee: 1.60% of total contract amount ($100 minimum)
Community Appearance Board (CAB) approval may be required
+ 8 more

Business & Admin2

Change of Contractor

9

Change of Primary Contractor Package (Boca Raton specific form)
Change of Contractor (Sub) form available separately
Fee: $125 transfer of permit
+ 6 more

Private Provider

8

Fee discount: 1.45% if PP inspection only (vs 1.60% standard)
Fee discount: 1.30% if PP BOTH plan review and inspection
Private Provider Procedures document available on city forms page
Special Inspector Notice to Building Official form required
+ 4 more

Common Rejection Reasons

8 documented for Boca Raton. Our AI flags all of these.

1DO NOT USE C2Gov for new applications — use Boca eHub (bocaehub.com) ONLY. C2Gov applications will be rejected.

2Each plan sheet MUST be its own SEPARATE FILE — no multi-page PDFs for plan sheets. Product approvals/specs/energy calcs CAN be multi-page.

3Work without permit = TRIPLE the standard fee (not double, not a flat penalty — TRIPLE)

4Work before required Development Order (IDA, SPA, etc.) = TRIPLE the standard fee

5Occupancy before TCO or CO approval = TRIPLE fee

6Notarization required if job value $5,000+ ($15,000+ for HVAC). Owner/Builder: Sections 7 & 8 notarized REGARDLESS of value.

7Separate application forms required for main contractor AND each licensed subcontractor. Sub apps must be signed/notarized by qualifier if >$5,000.

8Accessory structures (pools, docks, decks, screen enclosures, fences, generators/transfer switches) are SEPARATE applications with SEPARATE permit numbers — cannot combine under one building permit.

What You Get

Sample analysis for a Boca Raton roofing permit:

Analysis Complete

Boca Raton · Roofing

73%

Compliance

×Roof Material WorksheetMissing

×Product Approval (NOA)Missing

✓Signed & Sealed PlansFound

✓Permit ApplicationFound

✓Notice of CommencementFound

Product approvals must show FL# or Miami-Dade NOA — generic spec sheets will be rejected.

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FAQ

What documents do I need for a permit in Boca Raton?

Typical requirements: completed application, signed & sealed plans, site survey, product approvals (FL Product Approvals), energy calcs for HVAC, and NOC if job exceeds $5000. Our AI checks against all 293 Boca Raton-specific items.

How do I submit a permit in Boca Raton?

Boca eHub for application + Boca ePlans/ProjectDox for plan uploads — DO NOT USE C2Gov Portal: Boca Raton online system. Phone: 561-393-7930

What causes rejections in Boca Raton?

Top reasons from our 35 documented gotchas: DO NOT USE C2Gov for new applications — use Boca eHub (bocaehub.com) ONLY. C2Gov applications will b... Our AI flags all 35 automatically.

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