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Boynton Beach, Florida Building Permits & Zoning

Regulatory data for residential homebuilders and land developers

6.0

Friction Index Moderate Regulatory Environment

Permit Timeline

42 days

6 weeks

Total Fees Est.

$15,075

per residential lot

Impact Fees

$12,600

per lot

Permit Fee

$1,800

residential

Plan Review Fee

$675

per application

Delay Risk

32%

probability of delay

Zoning & Requirements

Overlay Districts

Permitted By-Right Uses

Permitting Requirements

✓ Building permit application
✓ Engineered site plan sealed by FL PE
✓ Palm Beach County impact fees
✓ SFWMD Environmental Resource Permit
✓ Tree survey and mitigation plan
✓ Stormwater management plan
✓ Fire department review (BBFD)
✓ Utility availability (Boynton Beach Utilities)
✓ School concurrency certificate
✓ Transportation concurrency
✓ FEMA flood zone compliance (ICW and canal-adjacent)
✓ Coastal construction review (beachside)
✓ HVHZ wind load compliance (140+ mph)
✓ Landscape plan
✓ Florida Building Code 8th Edition compliance

Process Notes

Staffing & Operations

Growing Palm Beach County city with significant SF development along western expansion areas. Palm Beach County impact fees among highest statewide. Digital permitting portal available. Strong infrastructure in newer western communities.

Recent Changes

Palm Beach County impact fees +14% Jan 2026. Boynton Beach updated CRA design standards. New stormwater requirements for western communities near conservation areas. Expedited review for infill projects launched Q1 2026.

Rezone Probability

61%

Contact Information

Permit Office Phone

(561) 742-6350

Official Website

https://www.boynton-beach.org/departments/development/building

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