Boca Raton lets single-family homeowners get a window permit over the counter with no plan exam, unless the home sits in Old Floresta or Pearl City. We install Florida Product Approval impact windows and handle either path.
Boca Raton keeps window permits simple for most houses. Single-family window, door, and impact-shutter work qualifies for an over-the-counter permit with no plan exam, filed with an affidavit, contractor registration, and a copy of the contract. Field deficiencies bring re-inspection fees, so we install it right the first time.
The exception is historic. In the Old Floresta and Pearl City districts, any exterior alteration needs a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Board, which meets monthly with a three-week application deadline. We plan those jobs around the board's calendar.
Window, door, and impact-shutter work on single-family homes in Boca Raton qualifies for an over-the-counter permit, with no plan exam, filed with the city's affidavit.
Source: City of Boca Raton Single-Family Windows/Doors/Shutters AffidavitExterior work in these two historic districts needs a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Board. The board meets monthly, and applications are due three weeks ahead.
Source: City of Boca Raton COA ChecklistOld Floresta became Boca Raton's first historic district in 1990.
Source: Florida Historical Marker: Old FlorestaBoca Raton handles permit applications, inspections, and status lookups through Boca eHub. We file there and track your permit until final.
Source: City of Boca Raton Boca eHubPalm Beach County's wind map puts Boca Raton between the 160 and 170 mph lines for ordinary homes. It is outside the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so we install Florida Product Approval units rated to the higher line.
Source: Palm Beach County wind speed map (ASCE 7-22, Risk Cat. II)Local details verified October 2026. Rules change; we confirm current code and permit requirements on every quote.
Impact windows run about $1,500 to $2,000 for an average-size window and $2,500 to $3,000 for a larger window, depending on brand and size. City of Boca Raton permit fees are separate and itemized on your quote.
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How it works
Floors and furniture covered, and the work area sealed off.
Old units pulled and openings prepped clean.
New impact units set plumb, anchored, and sealed.
County inspection scheduled, then paperwork handed to you.
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Straight answers on permits, ratings, and timing for your city.
Call (954) 884-8224For most single-family homes, it is an over-the-counter permit with no plan exam. Homes in Old Floresta or Pearl City first need a Certificate of Appropriateness, which follows the board's monthly schedule.
No. Boca Raton is outside the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so Florida Product Approval is required and a Miami-Dade NOA is optional.
About $1,500 to $2,000 per average-size window and $2,500 to $3,000 per larger window, depending on brand and size, plus the city permit fee.
Free estimate. Over-the-counter permit or historic COA, handled either way.
Tell us about your project and David's team will follow up, usually the same week, with honest pricing and a permit plan.
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