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 Admendments 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.

The City Commission passes and adopts the Building Division Fee Schedule in compliance with State Statutes. 

With our new software SagesGov, applying for a building permits has never been easier. First, you must register in SagesGov. Click here Version Options Legacy Permits Frequently Asked QuestionsHeadlineBuilding Division Forms  to begin the process.

After you register,  choose which process applies to your application, click on that tile and complete the application.

Please note: All documents must be unprotected. The system will not accept protected files. 

You can check the status of your application or view the comments by clicking Click2Gov Building Permit - Select Permit. 

1. Enter your 6-digit permit application number to check status, and you will see the overview of the application. To the left is a green menu, please click “Plan Tracking Status”. 

2. The review steps will display. If the “Action Summary” status is in an “NA” (Not Approved). Click on the “Agency Description” 

3. Next Page scroll down to Action History. Click on to see comments. 

For any questions concerning plan review, please contact the appropriate discipline at the beginning of the comments or direct to Buildingm@bbfl.us. Please note, to ensure the most efficient plan review on your project, all steps must be complete by the City’s staff before any corrections can be submitted. Corrections and Revisions are submitted through the same link above, Click2Gov Building Permit - Select Permit 

In the left bottom you will see “CORRECTION AND REVISION DOCUMENT UPLOAD” This will take you to a form for uploading documents. 

In addition, the” Ready for Issuance” step must AP and payment made before the permit can be issued. Please refrain from calling or e-mailing if the ‘Ready for Issuance’ step is open for 3 days or less. 

You will make payments the same way as before. However, you will have to use the permit number formatted in the Legacy system to make the payment. This number is in an e-mail that was sent to you when your application was accepted by the application technician/specialist.  Then follow these instructions.  

You can make a payment easily on line with a credit or debit card as well as an e-check. Please have your permit application number, your payment information and click this link to pay, Click2Gov Building Permit - Select Permit 

1. Input the permit application number  (XX-XXXX) 

2. Choose Application Fees on the left green menu 

3. Choose “Pay All Fees” and follow the payment information. 

Please Note: Plan review must be completed by all trades prior to the submittal of any corrections. Corrections will not be accepted if a complete plan review has not been done. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Corrections are submitted through SagesGov for projects that have been applied for through SagesGov.   Please note, protected files are not accepted by the system. You must have your design professional provide unprotected files. 
Revisions and submitted through SagesGov by choosing the Revision Tile on the Sages landing page and following the steps to submit. 

Revisions are submitted through Click2Gov Building Permit - Select Permit.  

1. To the left green menu choose, CORRECTION, REVISION AND REINSTATEMENT DOCUMENT UPLOAD 

2. Complete the form and Submittal type will be Reinstatement. 

3. Staff will review your request and add the required fee so you may pay permit online as well. Please see “How do I make a payment?” And email will be sent to the e-mail you provided for communication. 

You can schedule your inspection online. 

Inspections will be scheduled the next business day. All inspection requests made after 3:00 pm will not be scheduled the next business day. However, they may be scheduled for the day following the next business day if called after 3:00 pm.

Online:

• Schedule your inspection online at Click2Gov Building Permit - Select Permit .  
• You must have your permit application number and the 7 digit pin number associated with the permit (Building, Electric, Plumbing, etc)  will each have a different pin. A permit pin will be provided on your permit card once your permit is approved and issued.
• Please be sure your authorized personnel have this pin to ensure smooth inspection scheduling.

Inspections are posted on our website the day of the inspection by 8:15 am.   

1. Please click this link Daily Inspections - Laserfiche WebLink  

2. Find your inspection by the type of inspection, permit number or the address.

3. Look to the right side of the schedule to the yellow time frame. 

You can check permit history for CLOSED PERMITS by clicking Building Records - Laserfiche WebLink. 

1. Find the name of the street (they are in alphabetical order) 

2.  Then look for the address of that street.  

3. Double click that file and the permit files for that address will display. 

4. Double click the file you would like to view. 

*Note* You can check current permit applications and permits that were never closed out at this link Click2Gov Building Permit - Select Permit.  There are a few choices to find the property. Please see below.  

Please visit the permits page to learn about other types of permits such as beach parking decals, fire alarm permits, boat launch decals and special events permits.