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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 — NOC required above this amount

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Permit Types by Trade

Click any trade to expand. These are the 293 requirements we check.

General / Structural4

Building Permit

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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 checked during analysis

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 checked during analysis

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 checked during analysis

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 checked during analysis

Roofing1

Roofing Permit

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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 checked during analysis

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 checked during analysis

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 checked during analysis

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 checked during analysis

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 checked during analysis

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 checked during analysis

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 checked during analysis

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 checked during analysis

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 checked during analysis

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 checked during analysis

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 checked during analysis

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 checked during analysis

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 checked during analysis

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 checked during analysis

Fire & Safety1

Fire Alarm/Sprinkler System Permit

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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 checked during analysis

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 checked during analysis

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 checked during analysis

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 checked during analysis

Common Rejection Reasons

Top 8 reasons permits get rejected in Boca Raton.

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

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

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

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

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Occupancy before TCO or CO approval = TRIPLE fee

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

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

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

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Boca Raton · Roofing Permit

73%

Compliance

×Roof Material WorksheetMissing

×Product Approval (FL# or NOA)Missing

✓Signed & Sealed PlansFound

✓Permit ApplicationFound

✓Notice of CommencementFound

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

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FAQ — Boca Raton

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

For most permits: completed application, signed & sealed plans, site survey, product approvals (FL Product Approval numbers), energy calculations for HVAC, and Notice of Commencement if your job exceeds $5000. Our AI checks your package against all 293 Boca Raton-specific requirements and shows you exactly what's missing.

How do I submit a permit in Boca Raton?

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

What are the most common reasons permits get rejected in Boca Raton?

Based on 35 documented gotchas: DO NOT USE C2Gov for new applications — use Boca eHub (bocaehub.com) ONLY. C2Gov applications will be rejected.... Our AI automatically flags all 35 known rejection triggers for Boca Raton before you submit.

What wind zone requirements apply in Boca Raton?

Boca Raton follows Florida Building Code wind requirements for Palm Beach County. Check your specific wind speed zone with the building department or the FBC wind speed map.

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