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Boynton Beach Permit Requirements

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Types
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Items
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Gotchas
Building Department
Requirements by Trade
General / Structural3

Building Permit

48
  • Submit via SagesGov portal (sagesgov.com/boyntonbeach-fl) — ALL documents must be UNPROTECTED PDF
  • Digital Universal Permit Application built into SagesGov — no paper form needed
  • Plans digitally signed & sealed by FL registered Architect/Engineer — UNPROTECTED PDF only
  • Current signed/sealed survey required for new construction, additions, alterations
  • + 44 more

Demolition Permit

11
  • Submit via SagesGov portal — all documents UNPROTECTED PDF
  • Digital Universal Permit Application via SagesGov
  • Plans showing scope of demolition
  • Asbestos Notification Statement — REQUIRED for ALL demolitions (city form)
  • + 7 more

Certificate of Occupancy / Certificate of Use

7
  • Certificate of Use fee: $75 minimum + $30 per additional required inspection
  • Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) application form — BOYNTON BEACH SPECIFIC form
  • TCO fee: $450
  • CO with 24 hours notice: no charge; less than 24 hours notice: $200
  • + 3 more
Roofing1

Roofing Permit

17
  • Submit via SagesGov portal — all documents UNPROTECTED PDF
  • Digital Universal Permit Application built into SagesGov
  • Re-Roof Affidavit/Application — BOYNTON BEACH SPECIFIC form required for all re-roofs
  • Windload Chart — BOYNTON BEACH SPECIFIC form for wind load compliance (140 mph)
  • + 13 more
Electrical3

Electrical Permit

15
  • Submit via SagesGov portal — all documents UNPROTECTED PDF
  • Digital Universal Permit Application built into SagesGov
  • Contractor must be registered with City of Boynton Beach
  • NOC required if job value exceeds $5,000 ($15,000 for HVAC) — email recorded NOC to BuildingM@bbfl.us
  • + 11 more

Electric Vehicle Charger Permit

14
  • Submit via SagesGov portal — all documents UNPROTECTED PDF
  • Building Permit Application via SagesGov required
  • Detailed electrical floor plan showing EV charger and electrical panel locations
  • Electrical riser diagram with conduit sizes, wire sizes, and overcurrent protection
  • + 10 more

Solar Photovoltaic System Permit

10
  • Submit via SagesGov portal — all documents UNPROTECTED PDF
  • Solar PV permit fee (1 & 2 family residential): minimum $150, maximum $400 — based on 2.3% of construction value
  • Plans signed and sealed by FL registered engineer or architect
  • Structural calculations for roof loading
  • + 6 more
Plumbing1

Plumbing Permit

9
  • Submit via SagesGov portal — all documents UNPROTECTED PDF
  • Digital Universal Permit Application built into SagesGov
  • Contractor must be registered with City of Boynton Beach
  • NOC required if job value exceeds $5,000 — email recorded NOC to BuildingM@bbfl.us
  • + 5 more
Mechanical / HVAC1

Mechanical/HVAC Permit

11
  • Submit via SagesGov portal — all documents UNPROTECTED PDF
  • Digital Universal Permit Application built into SagesGov
  • Contractor must be registered with City of Boynton Beach
  • + 8 more
Windows & Doors1

Windows & Doors Permit

13
  • Submit via SagesGov portal — all documents UNPROTECTED PDF
  • Digital Universal Permit Application built into SagesGov
  • Retrofit Window & Doors Affidavit (Memorandum 18-002) — BOYNTON BEACH SPECIFIC form
  • Floor plan required showing window/door locations
  • + 9 more
Pool & Spa1

Pool/Spa Permit

14
  • Submit via SagesGov portal — all documents UNPROTECTED PDF
  • Digital Universal Permit Application built into SagesGov
  • Plans signed and sealed by FL registered engineer required
  • Contractor must be registered with City of Boynton Beach
  • + 10 more
Fence & Driveway2

Fence Permit

9
  • Submit via SagesGov portal — all documents UNPROTECTED PDF
  • Fence Permit Affidavit — issued by PLANNING & ZONING Division (not Building Division)
  • Land Survey Affidavit required
  • Removal Agreement form required — contractor/owner agrees to remove fence at own expense if found not on property
  • + 5 more

Shed / Accessory Structure Permit

9
  • Submit via SagesGov portal — all documents UNPROTECTED PDF
  • Sheds 6x6 ft and 6 ft height or less = EXEMPT from building permit (may still need zoning permit)
  • Vinyl and lightweight product sheds considered removable/not permanent — still may need zoning
  • Zoning review required for larger structures (setbacks, lot coverage, height restrictions)
  • + 5 more
Marine / Waterfront1

Dock / Seawall Permit (Marine)

10
  • Submit via SagesGov portal (city permit) PLUS external agency applications
  • Boynton Beach has Intracoastal Waterway and canal frontage
  • Licensed Marine Contractor or General Contractor required
  • Construction plans signed and sealed by FL registered engineer
  • + 6 more
Fire & Safety1

Fire Protection System Permit

7
  • Submit via SagesGov portal — all documents UNPROTECTED PDF
  • Fire inspection fees per Code of Ordinances Part II, Chapter 9, Article II, Section 9
  • Interim Fire Assessment paid at time of Certificate of Occupancy or Completion
  • Plans signed and sealed by FL registered engineer
  • + 3 more
Signs1

Sign Permit

8
  • Submit via SagesGov portal — all documents UNPROTECTED PDF
  • Planning & Zoning review required for sign permits
  • Sign specifications including dimensions, materials, illumination type
  • Structural calculations for freestanding or projecting signs
  • + 4 more
Business & Admin2

Change of Contractor

7
  • Change of Contractor Form — BOYNTON BEACH SPECIFIC form
  • Company name on form must be IDENTICAL to name on contractor's license
  • New contractor must be registered with City of Boynton Beach
  • Fee: $35 per fee schedule
  • + 3 more

Private Provider Permit

6
  • Private Provider Form — State Form #61G20-2.005-2002-01 (effective January 1, 2025)
  • 25% discount on building permit fees for FULL SERVICE private provider (plan review + inspections)
  • Discount NOT provided for single-discipline inspections
  • Submit via SagesGov portal — all documents UNPROTECTED PDF
  • + 2 more

Common Rejection Reasons

8 documented for Boynton Beach. Our AI flags all of these.

1All documents must be UNPROTECTED PDF — SagesGov system will REJECT protected files. Tell your design professional!
2If incorrect project type selected in SagesGov = application ABANDONED, must reapply, payments NOT transferable and NOT refundable
3Permit #21-2804 or lower must use Legacy system (Click2Gov); new permits use SagesGov — do NOT mix them up
4All approved documents must be PRINTED from SagesGov portal and made available to field inspectors on site
5NOC threshold $5,000 general, $15,000 for HVAC repair/replacement — email recorded & certified NOC to BuildingM@bbfl.us
6Inspection requests after 3:00 PM are NOT scheduled for the next business day
7Need permit application number AND 7-digit PIN for scheduling inspections online
8Wait for ALL plan review disciplines to complete before submitting corrections — submitting before all reviews can trigger resubmittal fee clock
What You Get

Sample analysis for a Boynton Beach roofing permit:

Analysis Complete
Boynton Beach · 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 Boynton Beach?

Typical requirements: completed application, signed & sealed plans, site survey, product approvals (FL Product Approvals), energy calcs for HVAC, and NOC if job exceeds the threshold. Our AI checks against all 225 Boynton Beach-specific items.

How do I submit a permit in Boynton Beach?

Contact Boynton Beach Building Department.

What causes rejections in Boynton Beach?

Top reasons from our 55 documented gotchas: All documents must be UNPROTECTED PDF — SagesGov system will REJECT protected files. Tell your desig... Our AI flags all 55 automatically.

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