Driveway permit in West Palm Beach, FL
Yes — you need a permit for driveway work in West Palm Beach.
| Permit needed? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Where the line falls | No size threshold in the code |
| Fee | Not in the ordinance — the department quotes it |
| Review time | Not in the ordinance |
| Code section | Ch. 78, Art. II (Driveway Construction) |
| Based on | West Palm Beach Code of Ordinances, Ch. 78, Art. II; Florida Building Code 2023 |
How to pull the permit
- Put together a site plan showing where the work goes, with dimensions.
- Apply through the West Palm Beach building department.
- Pay the permit fee when the permit is issued. Work done before that isn't covered.
- Book each inspection listed on the permit as the job reaches that stage.
If you skip it
If you start the work before the permit is issued, the permit fee is doubled (Sec. 78-92).
Nearby cities, same job
Rules stop at the city line. If your lot is near a boundary, or you work across several towns, this is where they differ.
| City | Distance | Permit? | Where the line falls |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Palm Beach | — | Yes | No size threshold in the code |
| Boca Raton | 26 mi | Yes | You need a permit to pour, widen, or replace a driveway. … |
| Port St. Lucie | 40 mi | Yes | You need a driveway permit to build a new driveway or cha… |
| Fort Lauderdale | 42 mi | Yes | Building, paving, or widening a rock or paved driveway or… |
| Plantation | 44 mi | Yes | You need a permit to pour, widen, or replace a driveway. … |
| Miami Gardens | 55 mi | Yes | You need a permit to pour, widen, or replace a driveway. … |
Other work in West Palm Beach
Questions people ask
I already built it without a permit. What now?
West Palm Beach can issue a stop-work order and require you to apply after the fact, sometimes with an extra fee. Work that was covered up may have to be opened for inspection. Full walkthrough here.
Does unpermitted work cause problems when selling the house?
Often, yes. A buyer's inspector or the title company may flag it, and lenders can balk at financing a home with open or missing permits. What to do about it.