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***ATTENTION***
Effective 10/1/23
- We are commencing our new Contractor Registration Program in the Town of Ocean Ridge.  You MUST submit the following form with all required documents (no partials will be accepted and will not register you). Contractor Registration Form
 **** Even if you have submitted these items in the past, this is a new program for the Town and all new, valid (current) information must be submitted at the time of registration (No Exceptions!!!). ***   If you are not able to come in person to submit, you may submit the COMPLETE registration packet to permit@oceanridgeflorida.com.  There is not a fee to register.

When submitting for a Building Permit Application, please include the following (other information may be required depending on the type of work - please review the additional checklists below). 
ANY & ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN PERSON WITH ALL ORIGINALS!!

PERMITS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IF MISSING ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

  • One (1) signed and notarized Building Permit Application;
  • One (1) Contractor Registration with Town of Ocean Ridge
  • Two (2) complete lists of all subcontractors (for large scale projects)
  • One (1) Sub-Contractor Registration (if applicable)
  • Two (2) sets of project Contract/Scope of Work between the Applicant & the Owner signed by BOTH parties including:
    - Contractors contact information: Company name, Address, Phone number.
    - Total Job Value
  • Two (2) sets of the recorded and certified Notice of Commencement (if applicable),
  • One (1) Signed/initialed Construction Site Management Handbook; 
  • One (1) copy of the PBC Property Appraiser's Property Detail Record; 
  • Two (2) sets of Condo/Association Approval (if applicable); 
  • Two (2) sets of back-up material (plans, surveys, product approvals, specs, etc.). Three (3) sets and pdf files may be required if project requires engineer review;
  • One (1) set of the architect, landscape architect, and engineers FDBPR license;
  • Please note that if you are digging in the ground for projects such as, but not limited to: fences, trees, pavers, decks, septic, etc, you will need two (2) sets of an approval letter from the Palm Beach County Health Department. 
  • Generators must have Health Department and Boynton Beach Fire Department approval BEFORE you submit your application with the Town of Ocean Ridge. 
  • Payment (cash, check, echeck, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express - service fee applied to echeck $2.00 and cards 3%). If paying online via Point & Pay please include receipt with permit application package.
  • Other forms, plans, or approvals may be required depending on the type of project. Please see the checklists below and the GENERAL PERMITTING & BUILDING DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
No work may commence without first having the approved and issued Building Permit Package posted on the jobsite.

The application needs to be submitted in its entirety to be considered a complete application. For more information, please review the GENERAL PERMITTING & BUILDING DEPARTMENT INFORMATION or contact the Building Clerk at 561-732-2635. For the Florida Building Code, please click here.


Did you know that there is a building permit application expediting fee? The fee is 50 percent of the permit fee plus $50.00.

*PLEASE NOTE THAT AS OF 3/2/2024, ALL BUILDING DEPARTMENT FORMS HAVE BEEN UPDATED. OLD OUTDATED FORMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 5/1/2024.*
The Building Permit Forms may be printed, completed, and delivered to the Building Department. If forms are not linked, please call Town Hall at 561-732-2635 to request the form to be emailed to you. 

ACCA MANUAL FORM
AFFIDAVIT TO APPOINT AGENT (Not for Permit Runner usage.)
ANNUAL FACILITY MAINTENANCE APPLICATION
APPEAL DECISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIAL APPLICATION
APPEAL DECISION OF PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION APPLICATION
ASBESTOS NOTIFICATION STATEMENT (Required for all Demolitions &/or Renovations.)
BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION PACKAGE
SUB-PERMIT APPLICATION (Cost & Plans included with the main permit package.)
BUILDING PERMIT CHECKLIST (For New Structures, Additions, Remodels & SI/SD.)
CHANGE OF CONTRACTOR FORM
CHANGE OF PERMIT STATUS FORM
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/COMPLETION APPLICATION
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/COMPLETION CHECKLIST
TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/COMPLETION APPLICATION
CONSTRUCTION SITE MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK
CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION FORM
DEMOLITION PERMIT CHECKLIST & FORMS
DRIVEWAY PERMIT CHECKLIST / SWALE AGREEMENT FORM & DETAILS
DUNE "PLANTING" APPLICATION
DUNE "TRIMMING" APPLICATION
EARLY POWER RELEASE FORM
ELEVATION CERTIFICATE GUIDANCE
ELECTRICAL TORQUE AFFIDAVIT
ENERGY PERFORMANCE LEVEL (EPL) DISPLAY CARD
ENVELOPE LEAKAGE TEST REPORT
FENCE PERMIT CHECKLIST
FILL PERMIT / LOT CLEARING APPLICATION
HVAC FORM
INSPECTION REQUEST FORM ("Boynton Bch. Fire Dept." Inspections are NOT PERFORMED on Fridays. / "Engenuity" Inspections ARE ONLY PERFORMED on Tuesdays.)
LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTION APPLICATION
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE VARIANCE APPLICATION
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCE APPLICATION
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL FORM
MANDATORY DUCT INSPECTION CERTIFICATION FORM
NONCONVERSION AGREEMENT
(NOC) NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT FORM
OWNER/BUILDER AFFIDAVIT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FORM
PRIVATE PROVIDER APPLICATION PACKAGE
REROOF & HURRICANE MITIGATION FORMS
RENTAL REGISTRATION APPLICATION
RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOL SAFETY ACT FORM
REVISION REQUEST FORM
(ROW) RIGHT-of-WAY PARKING PERMIT APPLICATION
ROOF METAL & ROOF SHEATHING INSTALLATION AFFIDAVIT
SEPTIC PERMIT CHECKLIST
SI/SD DETAILED CONSTRUCTION COST BREAKDOWN ITEMIZATION PACKAGE
SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION & CHECKLIST
SOLAR PANEL INSPECTION AFFIDAVIT
TEMPORARY STRUCTURE REQUEST FORM
TREE PERMIT APPLICATION & CHECKLIST
WINDOW/DOOR INSTALLATION AFFIDAVIT
ZONING VERIFICATION LETTER REQUEST













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TOWN HALL HOURS & ADDRESS

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6450 N. Ocean Blvd

Ocean Ridge, FL 33435

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561-738-ORFL (6735)

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