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Palm Beach County · Permit guide

Palm Beach Shores roofing permit requirements

The documents, portal and filing details for a re-roof permit in Palm Beach Shores, plus a flat-fee permit runner to handle it for you.

What to submit

Documents for a Palm Beach Shores re-roof permit

From our permit library for Palm Beach Shores. Pick your roof type to see its system forms.

Application documents

  1. Building Permit Application
  2. Notice of Commencement
  3. Sheathing Affidavit
  4. Tin Tag Shingle Affidavit
  5. Owner Builder Affidavit

Roof-system documents

Shingle roof
  • Roof system specification sheet
  • Product approvals (Florida Product Approval / Miami-Dade NOA) for each shingle roof component
Tile roof
  • Roof system specification sheet
  • Product approvals (Florida Product Approval / Miami-Dade NOA) for each tile roof component
Metal roof
  • Roof system specification sheet
  • Product approvals (Florida Product Approval / Miami-Dade NOA) for each metal roof component
Flat roof
  • Roof system specification sheet
  • Product approvals (Florida Product Approval / Miami-Dade NOA) for each flat roof component

Requirements change. We confirm the current forms with the Palm Beach Shores building department before every submittal. Last reviewed September 2026.

FAQ

Palm Beach Shores permit questions

What documents do I need for a re-roof permit in Palm Beach Shores?

A typical Palm Beach Shores re-roof submittal includes: Building Permit Application; Notice of Commencement; Sheathing Affidavit; Tin Tag Shingle Affidavit; Owner Builder Affidavit; plus the roof-system forms for your roofing type and product approvals for each material.

Can I apply for a roofing permit online in Palm Beach Shores?

Yes. Palm Beach Shores accepts permit applications online through MyGovernmentOnline (MGO Connect), including PDF plan uploads.

Is Palm Beach Shores in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ)?

No. Palm Beach County is outside the HVHZ, but roofing products still need Florida Product Approval and wind-load compliance.

Who can pull a permit in Palm Beach Shores?

The permit is issued to a licensed contractor (or an owner-builder). A permit runner prepares, submits and manages the permit on the contractor's behalf as an authorized agent.

Got a job waiting on a permit?

Send us the address and scope. We'll tell you what's needed, what's missing and what happens next.