Village Of Tequesta Building Department | Permits, Inspections & Official Contact

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Village of Tequesta permit action guide

Choose Permit or Written Exemption, Clear Flood Review and Pass the Correct Inspection

Do not begin with a generic building application. First decide whether the project needs a normal permit, qualifies for Tequesta’s new written residential exemption process, or requires an additional floodplain, zoning, drainage, fire or right-of-way approval.

This guide explains the BS&A application steps, required Universal Permit Application, wind-design documents, current fees, contractor registration, Notice of Commencement, virtual inspections and closeout requirements.

BS&A permit, payment, status and record-search steps
July 2026 residential exemption decision and written approval
Floodplain, wind, drainage, dock, seawall and inspection checks
Open Tequesta BS&A Choose My Exact Task
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7/1/26
New residential exemption process A qualifying exemption is not automatic. Submit the Village request form and wait for written approval before starting.
3 PM
Inspection cutoff Request the inspection by 3:00 PM on the business day before the intended inspection date.
SFHA
Flood clearance can come first Projects in a Special Flood Hazard Area need floodplain approval before the building permit is issued.
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Start here

Choose the Tequesta Task You Need to Complete

📝 Apply for a permit Search the property, choose the permit type, enter the scope and upload all required documents. ✓ Request a written exemption Use the July 2026 process for qualifying minor residential work or eligible temporary flood barriers. 🔎 Search permit status Search by permit number, address, owner or parcel and review permits, inspections and attachments. 📅 Schedule an inspection Use BS&A, email or call 561-768-0450 before the 3:00 PM prior-day cutoff. 📂 Open forms and checklists Find the Universal Application and project checklists for roofing, windows, docks, seawalls and more. 🌊 Check flood requirements Confirm the flood zone, Elevation Certificate, substantial-improvement rule and floodplain permit. 🗺️ Check zoning and setbacks Confirm the zoning district, overlay, site requirements, use and Planning review before design. 💧 Check drainage and grading Prepare lot-grading, impervious-area, swale and stormwater information where required.
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Village of Tequesta Building Department Contact Information

Building Department 561-768-0450 Permits, floodplain, plan review and inspections
Permit email permits@tequesta.org Applications, licenses, insurance and correspondence
Permit Coordinator 561-768-0453 Application and licensing help
Permit Coordinator 561-768-0455 Permit processing and records help
Business Relations 561-768-0417 Business Tax Receipt assistance
Community Development 561-768-0451 Zoning, setbacks, site plans and permitted uses
Physical address 345 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, FL 33469
Building hours 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Monday through Friday
Call with useful details: Have the project address, parcel control number, permit number, contractor license, total valuation, flood zone and exact project scope ready.
Jurisdiction check

Confirm the Address Is Inside the Village Before Applying

Use the Village of Tequesta when

  • The parcel is inside incorporated Village limits
  • The Tequesta BS&A search finds the property
  • Village zoning applies
  • The Village is listed as permit authority

Verify jurisdiction when

  • The mailing address says Tequesta but the parcel is outside Village limits
  • The property is near Jupiter or a county boundary
  • BS&A cannot locate the address
  • The parcel record lists another municipality or county authority
Do not apply to multiple agencies. Call 561-768-0450 when the property is close to Jupiter, unincorporated Palm Beach County or the Martin County boundary.
Effective July 1, 2026

Does the Work Need a Permit or a Written Exemption?

Minor work below $7,500

Some work on a single-family residence may qualify when the complete project value is less than $7,500.

Never eligible: Structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing or gas work and work on property wholly or partly in an SFHA.

Temporary flood panels

Some temporary, non-load-bearing flood or storm-surge barriers may qualify when installed by a properly licensed contractor.

The property must not be in an SFHA, and zoning, drainage, easement and setback rules still apply.

Village approval first

The exemption is not automatic. Submit the exemption form, contract or value documentation and any required flood-panel documents.

Do not begin until the Village provides written approval.

Work
Exemption possible?
Required next action
Minor nonstructural single-family work below $7,500
Possibly
Submit the exemption form and complete contract, proposal or estimate.
Electrical, mechanical, plumbing or gas work
No
Apply for the appropriate permit.
Structural alteration
No
Submit plans and a building permit application.
Minor work on property in an SFHA
No
Complete floodplain review and apply for the required permit.
Fence or driveway
Village permit still required
Use the fence or driveway checklist and complete zoning/drainage review.
Eligible temporary flood barrier outside SFHA
Possibly
Submit flood-zone proof, contractor license and site diagram with the exemption form.
No project splitting: One larger project cannot be divided into smaller contracts or phases to stay below the $7,500 threshold.

Open Exemption Request Form

Project-based permit finder

Choose the Correct Tequesta Permit Checklist

Project
Start with
Important Tequesta document or review
New single-family home
New-home checklist
Site plan, zoning, drainage, flood, wind design, product approvals, fire and impact-fee review
Home addition
Addition checklist
Survey, setbacks, lot grading, impervious-area calculation, structural plans and trade permits
Interior renovation
Renovation checklist
Existing/proposed plans, structural scope, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and asbestos documentation
Roof replacement
Roof checklist
Florida product approval or Miami-Dade NOA, system details and site-specific wind criteria
Window, door or shutter replacement
Window/door worksheet
Opening schedule, product approvals, design pressures, attachment and impact-protection information
Air-conditioning change-out
AC change-out
Equipment data, mechanical affidavit, wind anchoring and virtual-inspection eligibility
Water-heater replacement
Water-heater form
Equipment type, location, electrical or gas scope and virtual-inspection eligibility
Generator or transfer switch
Generator checklist
Site plan, setbacks, fuel or gas, electrical permit, anchoring, flood elevation and sound impacts
Swimming pool or spa
Pool checklist
Survey, barrier, electrical bonding, drainage, floodplain and separate trade permits
Fence or wall
Fence checklist
Survey, zoning height, setbacks, sight distance, drainage, easements and wind design when applicable
Driveway or patio
Driveway checklist
Impervious area, drainage retention, swales, right-of-way and utility easements
Dock, boat lift or davit
Dock/lift checklist
Waterway-specific zoning, marine plans, environmental approvals, submerged lands and electrical work
Seawall or riprap wall
Seawall checklist
Engineered plans, floodplain, waterway, drainage and state or federal approvals
Solar panels
Solar checklist
Structural attachment, electrical plans, equipment data, wind design and utility requirements
Sign or awning
Sign checklist
Zoning, dimensions, mounting, electrical work, wind design and virtual-inspection eligibility for signs
BS&A application workflow

Apply Online Without Missing the Required Attachment Step

Obtain the contractor web PIN when needed

Contractors should contact the Building Department for their BS&A Contractor Web PIN before beginning the online application.

Call: 561-768-0450.

Search and select the correct property

Search by street address, parcel number or owner name and confirm the exact property before continuing.

For condominiums: Verify the unit and property record before opening a permit.

Choose the permit type and enter the real scope

Select the correct permit category, enter the work description and choose the appropriate basic usage.

Avoid vague wording: State quantity, location, material, system and affected area.

Enter the applicant and notification parties

Verify contact information and select the owner, general contractor or subcontractor who should receive status-change emails.

Upload the Universal Permit Application

Every permit submission requires an attachment because the Universal County-Wide/Municipal Building Permit Application is required.

Name files clearly: Application.pdf, Contract.pdf, Site-Plan.pdf, NOA.pdf and Product-Approval.pdf.

Upload all project-specific documents

Add the checklist, drawings, calculations, product approvals, affidavits, contractor documents and outside-agency approvals.

Missing documents: The department may email you before accepting the application into review.

Wait for staff to assign the final fee

The permit coordinator reviews the application, assigns applicable fees and updates the status.

Do not rely only on the initial estimate screen.

Pay the correct permit invoice

Open View My Activity, select the permit’s invoice and continue to the third-party payment page.

Payment warning: Other fees tied to the same property can appear. Confirm that you selected your permit only.

Open Official BS&A Instructions

Universal application decoder

Prepare the Information Requested on the Permit Application

Permit and property

  • Primary or sub-permit
  • Structural, roofing or trade type
  • Project name
  • Parcel control number
  • Legal description
  • Project address

Owner and contractor

  • Owner or tenant information
  • Owner-builder or contractor selection
  • Contractor license number
  • Company and qualifier
  • Phone and email
  • Private-provider selection

Project and financing

  • Detailed work description
  • New, addition, alteration or repair
  • Total project value
  • Net square footage
  • Architect or engineer
  • Lender and bonding information
Notarization: The current application requires notarization for work valued at $5,000 or more and for all owner-builders regardless of value.
Separate permits: Electrical, plumbing, signs, pools, furnaces, boilers, heaters, tanks and air-conditioning work may need separate permits.

Open Universal Permit Application

Notice of Commencement

Record and Post the Notice Before the First Inspection When Required

Current application threshold

The Universal Application states that a Notice of Commencement is required for a direct contract greater than $5,000.

The stated exception covers an HVAC system repair or replacement below $15,000.

Completion steps

  1. Complete the Notice using the correct property and contractor information.
  2. Record it with the appropriate Clerk and Comptroller.
  3. Provide the required recorded or certified copy.
  4. Post it at the job site before the first inspection.
Inspection hold: Without the required certified recorded copy, later inspections can be stopped until the document is filed with the issuing authority.
Plan-review preparation

Submit Wind, Product and Correction Documents Correctly

Typical review time

The Village states that plan reviews are usually completed within approximately five business days.

The project’s size, complexity and number of departments can extend the review.

3:30 PM queue cutoff

Documents requiring review by the Building Official or Plan Examiner that arrive after 3:30 PM enter the queue on the following business day.

Possible reviewers

  • Zoning
  • Flood
  • Engineering
  • Building and trades
  • Fire
  • Outside agencies

Site-specific wind design commonly required for

  • Windows and doors
  • Roofing and siding
  • Soffits and shutters
  • Signs and awnings
  • Fences above six feet
  • Roof-mounted equipment
  • Ground-mounted equipment
  • Screen rooms and carports
  • Premanufactured sheds
  • Flagpoles above 20 feet
Risk category
Published ultimate wind speed
Also show on plans
Category I
160 MPH
Nominal speed, exposure, enclosure and component/cladding pressures
Category II
170 MPH
Risk category, exposure category and design pressures
Categories III and IV
180 MPH
Essential-facility criteria and complete engineered wind information
Correction resubmittal: Address every plan-review comment in a written narrative and cloud the changed areas on the drawings. Unclouded changes can delay re-review.
Flood-first permit review

Complete Floodplain Approval Before Building Permit Issuance

Check flood zone
Find existing Elevation Certificate
Submit floodplain application
Provide elevation and site documents
Complete required inspections
Submit as-built certification
Receive compliance or occupancy approval

SFHA property

A Floodplain Development Permit is required before the building permit is issued when the project is in a Special Flood Hazard Area.

Elevation documents

Elevation Certificates are required for permitted work in the SFHA. A No-Rise or No-Impact Certification may be required for floodway work.

50% rule

Repairs or improvements that equal or exceed 50% of the building’s market value can be classified as substantial improvement or damage.

Prepare for flood review

  • Flood-zone determination
  • Current survey
  • Existing Elevation Certificate
  • Proposed elevations
  • Fill and grading information
  • Drainage details

Possible closeout documents

  • As-built Elevation Certificate
  • Engineer or surveyor certification
  • No-Rise certification
  • Floodproofing certificate
  • Final floodplain inspection
  • Certificate of Compliance
Exempt from Building Code does not mean exempt from floodplain rules. The Village flood ordinance can regulate development even when the work does not require a normal Florida Building Code permit.

Open Tequesta Flood Information Search Available Elevation Certificates

Drainage and grading

Show How Stormwater Will Stay Off Neighboring Property

New or substantially improved home

A lot-grading plan must demonstrate that runoff will not adversely affect adjacent property.

Structures over one story

Structures exceeding one story must incorporate gutters and downspouts that direct runoff to ground level or an approved below-grade system.

Added impervious area

Driveways, patios, pools, structures and artificial surfaces can increase required stormwater retention.

Drainage package

  • Survey and property elevations
  • Existing and proposed impervious area
  • Swales and flow arrows
  • Gutters and downspouts
  • Required retention volume
  • Engineer-designed retention where swales are insufficient
Waterfront projects

Dock and Seawall Rules Depend on the Waterway

Loxahatchee River

Dock or pier dimensions and configuration must follow the rules applicable to the Loxahatchee River segment.

Intracoastal Waterway

Setbacks, navigation, submerged lands and outside-agency approvals may affect the project.

Canal property

Canal width, neighboring structures, seawall position and waterway-control regulations can change the allowed design.

Ask before engineering the final layout. Contact Community Development at 561-768-0451 to confirm the waterway-specific dock or pier requirements.
Contractor registration

Register the Contractor and Obtain the BS&A Web PIN

Registration documents

  • Contractor Registration Application
  • State certification or Palm Beach competency license
  • General liability insurance
  • Workers’ compensation insurance or exemption
  • Business Tax Receipt
  • Village listed as certificate holder

Agent pulling permits

When a third party will pull permits or schedule inspections for the qualifier, submit the Contractor Affidavit to Appoint Agent.

Email registration documents to permits@tequesta.org.

Open Contractor Registration Form Verify Florida License

Owner-builder permit

Owner-Builders Must Appear Personally and Accept Full Responsibility

Issuance requirements

The Tequesta Owner-Builder Affidavit states that the owner must personally appear at the Building Department with identification to sign the permit application and deliver the disclosure affidavit.

Owner responsibilities

  • Code-compliant plans and work
  • Licensed subcontractors where required
  • Job-site and worker safety
  • Insurance and tax obligations
  • Required inspections
  • Final permit closeout
Do not use owner-builder status to hire an unlicensed general contractor. Violations can delay final approval or cause permit revocation.

Open Owner-Builder Affidavit

Master Fee Schedule effective October 1, 2025

Current Tequesta Building Permit Fees and Formulas

Fee item
Current published amount
How it applies
Application fee
$75
Nonrefundable and added to the permit fee.
General building permit
1% of construction valuation
Used for building construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, movement, demolition or occupancy changes.
Finish and installed-system work
2% of work valuation
Includes mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and permanently installed equipment.
Plan review and shop drawings
0.00125 × valuation
Nonrefundable and added to the total permit fee.
State surcharges
1% + 1.5%
Each surcharge has a $2 minimum, producing a combined minimum of $4.
New conventional single-family residence filing
$1,500
Nonrefundable payment due at filing; confirm how it applies to the final account.
New commercial, multifamily or duplex filing
$3,000
Nonrefundable payment due at filing.
New modular home filing
$750
Nonrefundable payment due at filing.
Pre-submittal plan review
$150 minimum + $50/hour
Nonrefundable consultation and review fee.
Minor plan revision
$45
For a minor revision to approved plans.
Substantial plan revision
$75
For substantially revised plans.
Change of contractor
$75
Submit the change form before the new contractor continues work.
Work without permit
3× regular permit fee
Assessed separately to building, roofing, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and gas categories.

$20,000 building-work example

Permit fee: $20,000 × 1% = $200

Plan review: $20,000 × 0.00125 = $25

Application fee: $75

Example subtotal: $300
State, fire, impact, floodplain, trade, Planning and other project charges may be added.

$20,000 finish-work example

Permit fee: $20,000 × 2% = $400

Plan review: $20,000 × 0.00125 = $25

Application fee: $75

Example subtotal: $500
The final invoice can include additional state, fire or discipline-specific charges.
Valuation is not only the material receipt. Use the complete cost of professional labor, owner-provided labor, materials, equipment and permanently installed systems.

Open Current Master Fee Schedule

Inspection and permit-management fees

Avoid Reinspection, Expiration and After-the-Fact Charges

Service
Published fee
Trigger
Standard reinspection
$100
Faulty work, work not ready, covered work, work not per plans or no safe access.
Repeated same violation
$400
After the initial inspection and one subsequent reinspection for the same continuously cited violation.
Partial inspection
$50
Must be paid before additional inspections are scheduled.
Courtesy inspection
$50
Special inspection where no permit fee has been generated.
After-hours inspection
$75/hour
Two-hour minimum.
Active-permit extension without new code
$75
Written request with justifiable cause before expiration.
Extension when new code is in effect
1% of valuation
Building Official approval; extension maximum is 90 days.
Archived plan retrieval
$25
Copy charges can be separate.
Refund policy: Request a refund within 30 days of issuance. Plan-review fees are not refundable, no refund is available after work starts and eligible amounts are refunded at 50%.
Floodplain permit fees

Budget Separate Floodplain Review When the Property Is in an SFHA

Floodplain service
Published fee
Initial flood-zone determination
No fee
Map-determination letter for insurance
$50
Determination requiring a site visit
$125
Elevation Certificate review
$100
New residential structure, addition or pool
$250
Residential accessory structure
$75
Small-scale floodplain development
$125
Large-scale floodplain development
$650
Inspection scheduling

Request by 3:00 PM for the Following Business Day

Scheduling methods

  • BS&A online portal
  • Email permits@tequesta.org
  • Call 561-768-0450

Provide:

  • Job address
  • Permit number
  • Inspection type
  • Contact name
  • Telephone number
  • Access information

Inspection hours

Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM

The Village does not schedule exact inspection times.

Request the inspection by 3:00 PM on the prior business day.

Do not cover the work. Framing, wiring, piping, roof attachment, product installation and other concealed work must remain visible until approved by a Village inspector.
Virtual inspection option

Use a Smartphone for Eligible Permit Inspections

Eligible permit types

  • Roofs
  • Windows and doors
  • Water-heater change-outs
  • AC change-outs
  • Signs

Device requirements

  • Apple or Android smartphone
  • Working camera
  • Reliable internet or cellular signal
  • Camera permission
  • Microphone and location permission

Inspection-day step

Call 561-768-0450 between 8:00 and 8:30 AM on the scheduled morning to establish the virtual-inspection time range.

Schedule by 3:00 PM the previous business day

Choose the virtual option and provide the onsite contractor’s mobile phone number.

Prepare the permit and approved plans

The inspector may ask you to show the permit number, plans, product labels, installation and surrounding conditions.

Open the text-message link

The link arrives close to the scheduled inspection time. No separate app installation is currently required.

Follow the inspector’s camera directions

Move slowly, show measurements and labels clearly and maintain a stable connection.

Typical inspection sequence

Follow the Inspection List on the Issued Permit

Site and flood controls
Footing and foundation
Underground trades
Framing and rough trades
Roof, openings and insulation
Trade finals
Building final
The exact sequence depends on the permit. Pools, seawalls, docks, generators, floodplain projects and private-provider jobs use different inspection and closeout documents.
Private provider projects

Private Review Does Not Remove Village Approval Requirements

Register the private-provider firm

Complete the Village’s one-time firm and qualifier registration process.

Submit the permit-specific documents

Include the Notice to Building Official, permit application, plan set and Plan Compliance Affidavit when private plan review is used.

Use private inspections consistently

When private plan review is performed, the private provider or listed duly authorized representative must perform the required inspections.

Send inspection reports to the Village

Reports must state pass or fail and include reinspection notes. Use privateprovider@tequesta.org.

Submit final compliance documents

All reports, Elevation Certificates, engineering certifications, outside approvals and the Certificate of Compliance must be accepted before final occupancy or completion.

Open Private Provider Instructions

Condominium and cooperative buildings

Submit Required Milestone Inspection Reports to Tequesta

Phase one

A licensed architect or engineer performs a visual structural inspection.

If no substantial structural deterioration is identified, the report documents the finding and required maintenance.

Phase two

A more detailed assessment is required when substantial structural deterioration is identified during phase one.

The design professional must describe recommended repairs and next actions.

The Village states that milestone reports are generally due within 180 days after receipt of its certified notice unless a different due date is stated. The design professional should submit the report and cover sheet directly to permits@tequesta.org.
Permit and inspection records

Search Tequesta Building Records Without Guessing the Status

Open the Village BS&A page

Confirm that the municipality shown is the Village of Tequesta.

Open Tequesta BS&A

Search by address, owner or parcel

Use the permit number when available for the most precise result.

Open the Building Department record

Review projects, permits, inspections, code-enforcement actions and available attachments.

Check inspection history

Do not stop at the permit issue date. Review pass/fail results, corrections and outstanding inspections.

Confirm permit closure

The Village’s online instructions state that permit details, inspection status, closure and attachments can be verified without logging in.

Old or inactive permit: Use the Permit Reinstatement Request process. The Building Official determines which inspections, documents, fees or code updates are needed to close the record.
Permit status decoder

What Common BS&A Permit Stages Mean

Draft The application has not been fully submitted. Complete all required steps and attachments.
Pending acceptance Staff is checking whether the Universal Application and project documents are complete.
Zoning review Setbacks, use, overlays, parking, site plan or another land-development item is being checked.
Flood review Flood-zone, elevation, substantial-improvement or floodplain-development documents are pending.
Plan review Building, structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire or engineering review is open.
Corrections required Submit a narrative response and cloud every change on the revised plans.
Fees due Staff has assigned the invoice. Confirm that you are paying the correct permit record.
Issued Work may begin only within the approved scope and permit conditions.
Inspection pending The project is waiting for a required Village or private-provider inspection.
Closed or final Verify that all related trade, floodplain, fire and outside-agency records are also complete.
Troubleshooting

Fix Common Tequesta Permit Problems

Problem
Likely reason
Best next action
BS&A will not allow the contractor to apply
Registration, insurance or Contractor Web PIN is missing
Email the registration package and call 561-768-0450 for the PIN.
Application is not accepted
Universal Application or project attachment is missing
Upload the application, contract, plans, product approvals and checklist files.
Minor work was started without a permit
The owner assumed the new exemption was automatic
Stop work and contact the Village. Written exemption approval was required before starting.
Exemption request is denied
Trade, structural, SFHA or project-value rules make the work ineligible
Submit the separate permit application under the correct permit category.
Window or roof review is delayed
NOA, product approval, design pressure or wind engineering is incomplete
Submit site-specific wind data and the complete product-installation package.
Permit cannot be issued
Floodplain, zoning, drainage, fire or outside approval is still open
Ask which review discipline is blocking issuance and complete that item first.
Inspection was not placed on the next-day list
Request was submitted after 3:00 PM or lacked required details
Resubmit with the address, permit number, inspection type and contact information.
Virtual inspection link does not work
Camera, microphone, location or network permission is blocked
Enable browser permissions and use a smartphone with a reliable signal.
Unexpected triple permit fee
Work began without required authorization
Stop work and contact the Building Official before concealing or continuing construction.
Permit remains open after construction
Final inspection, Notice of Commencement, Elevation Certificate or trade closeout is missing
Submit a permit reinstatement request and ask for a permit-specific closeout list.
Ready-to-use scripts

What to Say When You Contact the Building Department

Permit or exemption question
“I plan to complete [exact work] at [address] for a total project value of [amount]. The property is [inside/outside/unknown] an SFHA. Should I submit a permit or the written exemption request?”
Floodplain question
“The property is in flood zone [zone]. Please confirm the floodplain permit, Elevation Certificate stages and substantial-improvement documentation required.”
Plan-review question
“Permit [number] is waiting for review. Which zoning, flood, engineering, building, trade or fire comment must be completed next?”
Inspection request
“I need the [inspection type] inspection for permit [number] at [address]. The work is complete, visible and accessible. The onsite contact is [name and phone].”
Final closeout

Do Not Consider the Project Finished Until These Are Complete

  • Village jurisdiction confirmed
  • Permit or written exemption decision completed
  • Written exemption approval received before work if applicable
  • Zoning and setbacks verified
  • Flood zone checked
  • Floodplain permit completed if required
  • Drainage and grading approved
  • Contractor registration accepted
  • Universal Application uploaded
  • Product approvals and wind design uploaded
  • Notice of Commencement recorded when required
  • Permit formally issued
  • Approved plans available on site
  • Work kept visible for inspection
  • Building inspections passed
  • Electrical final passed
  • Plumbing final passed
  • Mechanical final passed
  • Fire approval completed if applicable
  • Elevation Certificate accepted if required
  • Certificate of Occupancy or Completion issued when required
  • BS&A record shows closed or final
Office location

Village of Tequesta Building Department Map

Address: 345 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469.
Building Department: 561-768-0450.
Permit email: permits@tequesta.org.
Official resources

Open the Correct Tequesta Permit Resource

🏛️ Building Department Official services, staff, code edition, online permitting and contact information › 📝 Tequesta BS&A Portal Permit applications, fees, status, records and inspection activity › 📌 Permit Questions Application, payment, status, contractor documents and permit closeout › 📂 Forms and Checklists Universal Application and project-specific permit requirements › ✓ Residential Permit Exemption July 2026 eligibility, required form, attachments and written-approval process › 📐 Plan Review Review disciplines, wind criteria, product approvals and correction requirements › 📅 Building Inspections Hours, 3:00 PM cutoff and virtual-inspection process › 🌊 Flood Information Floodplain permits, Elevation Certificates and the 50% substantial-improvement rule › 💧 Drainage and Grading Lot-grading, gutters, impervious surfaces, swales and retention requirements › $ Master Fee Schedule Current building, floodplain, Planning, fire and Village fee information ›
Frequently asked questions

Village of Tequesta Building Permit FAQs

Where do I apply for a Tequesta building permit?

Use the Village’s BS&A Online portal. Search the correct property, choose the permit type, enter the project details, add the applicant and upload the Universal County-Wide/Municipal Building Permit Application plus all project-specific attachments.

What is the Tequesta Building Department phone number?

Call 561-768-0450 for permit, floodplain, plan-review and inspection assistance. The Building Department is located at 345 Tequesta Drive.

How do I schedule a Tequesta inspection?

Use BS&A, email permits@tequesta.org or call 561-768-0450. Submit the request by 3:00 PM on the business day before the intended inspection and provide the address, permit number, inspection type and contact information.

What hours are Tequesta building inspections performed?

Village inspections are performed Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Exact inspection times are not available.

Can work below $7,500 proceed without a permit?

Only qualifying minor work on a single-family residence may be eligible. Structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and gas work and work on property in an SFHA are excluded. The owner or contractor must submit the exemption request and receive written Village approval before starting.

How much is a Tequesta building permit?

The current schedule lists a $75 nonrefundable application fee, a general building-permit fee equal to 1% of construction valuation and a 2% fee for finish work and permanently installed systems. Plan review, state, fire, floodplain and other charges may be separate.

How much is a Tequesta reinspection fee?

The standard reinspection fee is $100. After an initial inspection and one subsequent reinspection for the same continuously cited violation, each additional reinspection is listed at $400.

When is a Notice of Commencement required?

The current Universal Application states that it is required for a direct contract greater than $5,000, except an HVAC system repair or replacement below $15,000. It must be recorded and posted before the first inspection when applicable.

Does a property in a Tequesta flood zone need an extra permit?

A Floodplain Development Permit is required before building-permit issuance for development in a Special Flood Hazard Area. Elevation Certificates, No-Rise certifications and final flood-compliance documents may also be required.

Which permits qualify for Tequesta virtual inspections?

The Village currently lists roofs, windows and doors, water-heater change-outs, AC change-outs and signs. A smartphone with camera, microphone, location permission and a reliable internet connection is required.

Source and freshness note

Official Information Used for This Guide

Building-Department.org is an independent informational website and is not the Village of Tequesta.

This page was rebuilt using the Village Building Department, BS&A instructions, Permit FAQs, Building Forms, Universal Permit Application, Permit Exemption page and July 2026 request form, Plan Review, Inspections, Flood Information, Drainage and Grading, Community Development, Private Provider guidance, Milestone Inspection page and Master Fee Schedule effective October 1, 2025.

Last reviewed: July 22, 2026.

Permit types, exemption rules, fees, staff, portal screens, wind criteria, flood maps and inspection availability can change. Confirm time-sensitive details through the official Village links before filing, paying, beginning work or covering construction.

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Check Permit Type, Estimate Fees, Prepare Inspections and Find Official Building Department Links

Use this free tool before applying for a building permit, booking an inspection, checking zoning rules, or searching permit records. It helps homeowners, contractors, landlords, buyers, and business owners understand the next step before visiting the official building department portal.

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Contractor tip

Many portals require contractor registration, license details, insurance, plans, owner authorization, and inspection scheduling access.

Building Permit Type Finder

Select the project type to understand which permits or reviews are commonly required. Always confirm with the official local building department.

Permit Fee Estimate Calculator

Estimate a rough permit fee using project value and common percentage-based review assumptions. Local minimum fees, technology fees, impact fees, reinspection fees, and trade fees can change the final amount.

Inspection Readiness Checklist

Use this before scheduling framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, roofing, final, or certificate-related inspections.

Zoning and Setback Pre-check

Use this before applying for a permit when your project may affect land use, setbacks, lot coverage, height, parking, signs, fences, accessory structures, or business use.

Plan Review Timeline Estimator

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Important note

This tool gives educational guidance only. Final permit requirements, fees, inspections, forms, and deadlines must be confirmed with the official local building department.

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