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Palm Beach County · Permit guide

Gulf Stream roofing permit requirements

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

What to submit

Documents for a Gulf Stream re-roof permit

From our permit library for Gulf Stream. Pick your roof type to see its system forms.

Application documents

  1. Permit Fee Schedule
  2. Building Permit Application
  3. Notice of Commencement

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 Gulf Stream building department before every submittal. Last reviewed September 2026.

FAQ

Gulf Stream permit questions

What documents do I need for a re-roof permit in Gulf Stream?

A typical Gulf Stream re-roof submittal includes: Permit Fee Schedule; Building Permit Application; Notice of Commencement; plus the roof-system forms for your roofing type and product approvals for each material.

Can I apply for a roofing permit online in Gulf Stream?

Yes. Gulf Stream accepts permit applications online through MyGovernmentOnline (via Highland Beach interlocal), including PDF plan uploads.

Is Gulf Stream 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 Gulf Stream?

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.