Palm Beach County commissioners have approved a six-month waiver of eligible building permit fees for property owners and businesses affected by recent flooding, a private aircraft crash, or both. The Planning, Zoning and Building Department will administer the waiver.
The waiver covers qualifying repairs involving structural damage, including electrical, plumbing and mechanical work. It applies to eligible property owners in unincorporated Palm Beach County who submit building permit applications between Nov. 10, 2026, and May 10, 2027.
Department staff will also give priority help with permit applications, inspection scheduling, permit status questions and general guidance during repairs. Certain emergency repairs may start before a permit is issued if emergency permitting requirements are met. Owners are encouraged to call the Building Division at 561-233-5100 before starting that work.
The county also urged residents to check contractors carefully after disasters. Property owners should verify licenses and insurance, get written estimates and insist on a written contract. Licenses can be checked with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation at 850-487-1395 or through Palm Beach County Contractor Regulations at 561-233-5525. Suspected unlicensed work can be reported at 866-9NO-SCAM or 561-233-5525.
More information on permit requirements and online services is available at pbc.gov/building.
