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What is Business tax?
Business tax, formerly called, occupational license, is collected at the initial start of business and is renewed yearly.
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What is How do I get a copy of my current Elevation Certificate?
Make a records request
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What is documents for my Contractor registration?
Send the following to [email protected]
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What is an asbestos letter?
The City of West Palm Beach requires a letter, on your letterhead, that states you are complying with Palm Beach County Health Department requirements for asbestos.
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What is my contractor pin #?
Your PIN is the last four digits of your permit.
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What is online or in person at cashier?
How can I pay for Business Tax?
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What is Substantial Improvement?
Substantial improvement: Any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition or other improvement to a structure, the total cost of which equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value of the structure before the start of construction of the improvement.
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What is how do I apply for permit?
Please fill out a permit application, notarize and send to [email protected]
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What is how do I find my plan review comments on-line?
To find your plan review comments go online at: https://onestopshop.wpbgov.com/eGovPlus/permit/perm_status.aspx
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What is how do I schedule my inspection?
Inspections can be scheduled by phone or online.
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What is How do I get Zoning sign off?
Email your business address to [email protected] with the subject line "Zoning Sign Off"
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What is how much is the Freeboard in WPB?
A margin of safety added to the base flood elevation to account for waves, debris, miscalculations, or lack of data.
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What is a Notice of Commencement (N.O.C.)?
Except for an improvement that is exempt pursuant to s. 713.02(5), an owner or the owner’s authorized agent before actually commencing to improve any real property
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What is how can I expedite plan review?
Please fill out Expedite form and send PDF to [email protected]
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What is the Inspection code I call in for Floor Underlayment?
143 Miscellaneous
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What is. Is my business located in the City of West Palm Beach?
Check your Property Control Number (PCN) if it begins with 74- then you are in the jurisdiction of The City of West Palm Beach.
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What is do I need to raise my equipment?
All mechanical equipment needs to be raised to the finished floor level
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What is can I make changes to my permit information once I have submitted?
Once you have uploaded your plans and completed the task you will not be able to add plans or make changes.
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What is the current Building Code?
We are currently using the 2020 Florida Building Code 7th Edition
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What is how do I request a C.C. or a C.O.?
Email us your request [email protected]
Include "CO Request" or "CC Request" in the subject line. |
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What is how much are my taxes?
Business Tax is collected from anyone operating a business within the City of West Palm Beach. It is a calculated amount due with initial Business Tax application and renewed once yearly thereafter.
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What is can I do floodproofing on Residential property?
Only commercial is eligible for floodproofing
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What is how do I close out old or expired permits?
Send us an e-mail to [email protected] that includes your contact info, address, permit numbers.
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What is do I really need to supply test reports for flooring underlayment?
Yes, the three test reports listed below are required for floors in multi family buildings above ground level
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What is can I see the Permit Utilization Report?
The report is available here on the city website.
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