Building Department

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CAP Government Inc.
Certified Building Official

 
(561) 278-4540 (561) 278-2606 cholland@highlandbeach.us

The Building Department ensures that all new buildings and renovations meet applicable building codes as well as local ordinances. Plans are checked by experts in different fields before any building permit is issued. Construction sites are inspected regularly during the building process, and a thorough inspection is made before a Certificate of Occupancy is granted.

The Building Department is staffed by three full-time employees. Questions about the Building Department may be directed to Carol Holland, Office Manager at (561) 278-4540.

Address:
3616 S. Ocean Blvd.
Highland Beach, FL 33487		 Phone #:
(561) 278-4540		 Fax #:
(561) 278-2606		 Hours of Operation
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Monday - Friday

Building Department Contact Information

Office Manager
Carol Holland
cholland@highlandbeach.us
 

Admin Assistant/Permit Specialist
Lindsay Winters
lwinters@highlandbeach.us

Code Enforcement Officer
Jason Manko
jmanko@highlandbeach.us
 

Town Planner
Ingrid Allen
iallen@highlandbeach.us

2019 Construction Hours 

Per the Town's Code of Ordinances Section 12-6, Hours of construction, construction is prohibited between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. and on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, which includes any full day when the administrative offices of the Town are closed. 

Below is a list of dates that construction work will not be allowed during the 2019 calendar year:

New Year's Day - Tuesday, January 1

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Monday, January 21

President's Day - Monday, February 18

Memorial Day - Monday, May 27

Independence Day - Thursday, July 4

Labor Day - Monday, September 2

Columbus Day - Monday, October 14

Veterans Day - Monday, November 11

Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 28

Thanksgiving Day (After) - Friday, November 29*

Christmas Eve - Tuesday, December 24

Christmas Day - Wednesday, December 25

*Please note that construction is allowed the day after Thanksgiving*

Building Dept. F.A.Q

Where do I file the Contractors Registration Application?

Applications for Contractors Registration may be submitted to the building department by mail or in person.

Where do I file for a permit for the Town of Highland Beach?

Application for permits may be submitted by mail or in person 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at the Office located at 3616 South Ocean Blvd., (561) 278-4540.

Where can I get an inspection result?

Inspection results are not available online. You may call the Building Department at (561) 278-4540.

As a Contractor, what do I need to perform work in Highland Beach?

Contractors are required to have a Certificate of Competency (License) for the type of work they will be performing. The Town registers each contractor.

Do I need a Building Permit?

Any owner, authorized agent, or contractor who desires to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy or occupant content of a building or structure, or any outside area being used as part of the building’s designated occupancy (single or mixed) or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by the technical codes, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit for the work.

Documents:
Building Permit Application
Do You Need a Building Permit