Palm Beach County plan check and resubmittal guide
What we could verify about Palm Beach County’s permit office from government and permit portal pages, what Florida law says about plan check there, and how to answer a correction letter. Each fact links to its source.
Palm Beach County permit office
- Building Division: 561-233-5000 (discover.pbc.gov, checked October 31, 2026)
- Address: 2300 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33411-2741 (discover.pbc.gov, checked October 31, 2026)
- Permit portal
- Building department page
Links and facts checked on October 30, 2026.
Codes its letters cite
Local amendments to the building code
None listed by the Florida Building Commission as of 2026-10-31. Local technical amendments lapse when the next edition takes effect (the 9th Edition on December 31, 2026).
Palm Beach County and Florida
Guides for places in Palm Beach County:
- City of Lake Worth Beach
- Town of Lantana
- Village of North Palm Beach
- Town of Palm Beach
- City of Palm Beach Gardens
Florida rules every plan check here follows
These come from Florida law and state agencies, so they apply in Palm Beach County as well. Each links to its source.
Building code in force
The Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), has been in effect since December 31, 2023.
Source: Florida Building Commission, checked October 31, 2026
Missing-information notice
Within 5 business days of getting your application, the local government must tell you in writing what, if anything, is still needed for the application to count as complete.
Source: Florida Statutes § 553.792, checked October 31, 2026
Review deadline for homes
For a residential unit under 7,500 square feet reviewed by the local government's own plans reviewer, the permit decision is due within 30 business days of a complete application.
Source: Florida Statutes § 553.792, checked October 31, 2026
Answering plan check comments
When the building department sends a written notice of code problems, you have 10 business days to send corrected plans; if you don't, the application will be denied.
Source: Florida Statutes § 553.792, checked October 31, 2026
Review of your corrections
If you resubmit on time, the department then has 10 business days to approve or deny the permit, unless you agree in writing to give it more time.
Source: Florida Statutes § 553.792, checked October 31, 2026
What a good response to critique has
General guidance, not Palm Beach County’s own rules. Check its page before you resubmit.
- Answer every comment, in the reviewer’s order and numbering, so nothing is missed.
- Say plainly what you changed for each comment, or why no change is needed.
- Name the sheet and detail where each change is, so the reviewer can find it fast.
- Mark changes on the drawings (clouds or deltas are common) and keep sheet numbers the same.
- Send the response letter, the revised drawings and any new calculations together.
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How we help
Send us the whole critique. We draft a response to every comment and list the drawing changes sheet by sheet. Your first letter is free. You review each response, then you sign and submit to Palm Beach County yourself.
Cleared to Build is an independent service. We are not Palm Beach County and are not affiliated with it.
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Questions
What does Palm Beach County call its correction letter?
Palm Beach County calls it “critique”.
How do I respond to Palm Beach County’s critique?
In general, answer every comment in a response letter that says what changed and on which sheet, then resubmit the revised drawings the way Palm Beach County asks. Check its own instructions first.
What should a resubmittal to Palm Beach County include?
In general: a response letter answering each comment, the revised drawings with changes marked, and any new calculations or reports the comments ask for. Palm Beach County may ask for more, so check with it before you send.
How long does Palm Beach County take to review a resubmittal?
If you resubmit on time, the department then has 10 business days to approve or deny the permit, unless you agree in writing to give it more time. Ask Palm Beach County for its current review times.
Whom do I ask about Palm Beach County’s critique?
Call Building Division at 561-233-5000. For a question about one comment, ask for the reviewer named on the letter.
Does Palm Beach County charge for another plan review?
This guide doesn’t list fees. Ask Building Division at 561-233-5000 before you resubmit.
How many rounds of corrections can Palm Beach County send?
This guide doesn’t list a limit. Answering every comment fully the first time is the surest way to fewer rounds; ask Building Division at 561-233-5000 if unsure.
Is Cleared to Build part of Palm Beach County?
No. Cleared to Build is an independent service, not affiliated with Palm Beach County or any permitting agency. You submit to the city yourself.