How to respond to West Palm Beach’s plan review comments
How to resubmit to the City of West Palm Beach after plan check corrections, in the words of West Palm Beach’s own page. Each fact links to its source.
From West Palm Beach’s own page, read October 30, 2026: wpb.org
What the City of West Palm Beach calls it
The City of West Palm Beach calls its correction letter “plan review comments”.
Where can I find my plan review comments online?
How to resubmit after West Palm Beach plan check corrections, at a glance
In our words, from West Palm Beach’s own page. The exact steps are on the page linked below.
- Log in to Civic Access and open the permit's review comments on the Reviews tab.
- Collect all revised or new documents that address every reviewer comment.
- The department is notified automatically and returns the permit to plan review.
From West Palm Beach’s own page, read October 31, 2026: wpb.org
What to include
- Revised/new documentation to address all of the comments
From West Palm Beach’s own page, read October 30, 2026: wpb.org
Codes its letters cite
Building code named on the city’s pages: 2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition.
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).
Official links
- Resubmittal instructions
- Building department page
- Building Division: 561-805-6700 (wpb.org, checked October 31, 2026)
- Address: 401 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (wpb.org, checked October 31, 2026)
Links and facts checked on October 30, 2026.
Florida rules every plan check here follows
These come from Florida law and state agencies, so they apply in West Palm Beach 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 plan review comments has
General guidance, not the City of West Palm Beach’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 plan review comments. 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 the City of West Palm Beach yourself.
Cleared to Build is an independent service. We are not the City of West Palm Beach and are not affiliated with it.
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Questions
What does the City of West Palm Beach call its correction letter?
The City of West Palm Beach calls it “plan review comments”.
How long does West Palm Beach 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 the City of West Palm Beach for its current review times.
Does West Palm Beach charge for another plan review?
This guide doesn’t list fees. Ask Building Division at 561-805-6700 before you resubmit.
How many rounds of corrections can West Palm Beach 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 561-805-6700 if unsure.
Is Cleared to Build part of the City of West Palm Beach?
No. Cleared to Build is an independent service, not affiliated with the City of West Palm Beach or any permitting agency. You submit to the city yourself.