South Florida
Remodeling in Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County's Planning, Zoning and Building department (PZB) handles unincorporated areas, while cities such as West Palm Beach, Boca Raton and Jupiter issue their own permits. Reroofs, aluminum screen work and window replacements are among the most common homeowner permits the county lists.
Checked against official Palm Beach County sources:
Roof replacement in Palm Beach County
Reroofing needs a permit. Ask PZB whether a minor roof repair needs one; the county publishes a list of work that doesn't.
Our Florida roof permit guideWindows and doors in Palm Beach County
Window and door replacements need a permit. For repairs within an existing frame, check the county's list of work not requiring a permit or ask PZB.
Our window and door permit guideScreen enclosures in Palm Beach County
New aluminum screen enclosures need a permit. Ask PZB whether rescreening an existing enclosure needs one.
Our screen enclosure permit guideFences in Palm Beach County
Pool barrier fences and walls need a permit. Check other new fences and fence repairs with PZB or your city's zoning office, and your HOA, before you build.
Our Florida fence permit guideSheds in Palm Beach County
Sheds generally need a permit. Confirm with PZB before buying a prefabricated shed.
Our Florida shed permit guideContractor licensing in Palm Beach County
Since July 1, 2025, the county no longer issues local Certificates of Competency for trades such as painting, tile and wood flooring; those installers need a county business tax receipt. Licensed trades still need a state license, checked at MyFloridaLicense.com.
How to check a contractor