Permit Information

The Town of South Palm Beach utilizes the My Government Online (MGO) platform. Please create an account to submit your permits and schedule inspections.

For access to MGO, please visit: https://mgoconnect.org/cp/portal

Work in the Town of South Palm Beach is permitted:  Monday through Saturday,  8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  No work is permitted on Sundays or any Federal Holidays. 

The Town does not provide garbage service for construction debris. Contractors are required to arrange for dumpsters, and only from Waste Management.

Contractors doing permitted work in town requiring utility locates (Sunshine811) should contact a utility locator services company to arrange for site marking identifications. 

To report Code Violations, please contact the Building Department at (561) 588-8889 or e-mail the Building Department at:  permits@southpalmbeach.com 

What do I need to submit a Building Permit?

When submitting for a Building Permit, please upload the following documents:

• One (1) signed Building Permit Application (Homeowner, Qualifier and HOA / POA / Co-Op / Condo Association Representative / or Authorized Designee)

• Two (2) sets: 

1. One (1) online
2. One (1) approved, stamped copy on the job site with the permit card

  • One (1)  copy of the Recorded and Certified Notice of Commencement (NOC) (if applicable),

  • One (1) signed copy of the Contract OR signed Building Valuation Affidavit

  •  The Building Department is now accepting credit cards in person only.   WE DO NOT ACCEPT PAYMENTS OVER THE PHONE.

***Upon approval of the Building Permit packet, physical copies of all the paperwork must be posted on the job site, along with the Permit Card.***

Other forms, plans, or approvals may be required depending upon the type of project. The permit packet needs to be uploaded in its entirety to be considered a complete application. 

• Uploaded documents must be correctly labeled 
• Permits which have no file or inspection activity after six (6) months are invalid and are voidable as determined  by the Building Official. 
• Invalid permits may be re-validated, upon payment of $75.00 plus cost of revisions, or any other required fees.
• Notice of Commencement - Any job costing $5,000.00 or over must have a Recorded Notice of Commencement by the Clerk of the Court and must be submitted with the Permit documents.  The exception to the rule is HVAC/Mechanical work, this subsection does not apply to a direct contract to repair or replace an existing heating or air conditioning system in an amount less than $15,000.00. Per State Statutes 2022, Chapter 713, Section 135.
• Re-Inspection Fee - $55.00 for each failed inspection which must be paid at Town Hall before an inspection can be rescheduled. Correction notices will be posted on the job site by the Inspector at the time of the failed inspection.  
• Courtesy Inspection Fee - $55.00
• Failure to obtain a Building Permit in the Town of South Palm Beach, shall cause a penalty of  four (4) times the amount.
• All Master Permit Applications must be signed by the Homeowner, the General Contractor, and the HOA/POA/Co-op/Condo Association Representative/or Authorized Designee .  All Sub-Permit Applications must be signed by the Homeowner and the Sub-Contractor.
• A copy of the signed contract must be uploaded with the Building Permit package with the same signature requirements as the Permit Application. 

NO REFUNDS will be granted on permits that have been processed (a processed permit is one that is signed by the Building Official)

ALL PERMIT APPLICATIONS UPLOADED FOR REMODEL WORK WILL REQUIRE A FLOOR PLAN, ALONG WITH THE SCOPE OF WORK. 

All work to plumbing systems that are adding fixture loads or relocating fixtures will require a riser diagram by a design professional.

​The Town of South Palm Beach does not accept the County-Wide Permit Application.

It is the objective of the Building Department to protect resident consumers in the Town of South Palm Beach from unlicensed contractors. This is accomplished by verifying licenses, insurance, and registration requirements for contractors as required by State, County, and Municipal Codes.

You will need the following documents to register in the Town:

• State License issued by DBPR or Palm Beach County Certificate of Competency along with Palm Beach County Business Tax Receipt or
• Business Tax Receipt from County of the business location
• Company Qualifier’s valid driver’s license (must be a clear copy and not expired)
• Proof of General Liability Insurance  (Certificate of Insurance must name the Town of South Palm Beach as the Certificate Holder)
• Proof of Worker’s Compensation
• Company address, phone number and contact person e-mail address
• Partial registrations will not be accepted, please upload all of the documents together at the same time.