City Building Permits
Boca Raton, FL Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Boca Raton, Florida. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Boca Raton runs its own Building Division for projects inside city limits.
- Department
- Development Services - Building Division
- Website
- https://www.myboca.us
Online Permit Portal
Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: Online only
Application Process
General Requirements
- Building code
- 2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Development Services - Building Division to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition
- Verify contractor license: Florida DBPR License Lookup
- License lookup guide: Florida Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Florida Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Florida hub: Florida Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Development Services - Building Division before applying.
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