ARCOM or Landmarks review
Window, door, and shutter replacements in Palm Beach need design review by ARCOM or the Landmarks Preservation Commission, depending on scope and product.
Source: Town of Palm Beach Window, Door and Shutter Guidelines Design review comes first
Impact windows in Palm Beach, FL
On the island of Palm Beach, new windows go through ARCOM or the Landmarks Preservation Commission before they can be permitted. We install Florida Product Approval impact windows and prepare the review package.
Palm Beach treats windows as design, not just hardware. Window replacements go to the Architectural Commission (ARCOM) for most buildings and to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for landmarked properties. The town's guidelines want a drawing of each opening with material, color, manufacturer, glazing, and muntin profiles.
Two rules surprise people. If half or more of a building's original openings were already replaced, new windows should match the majority product. And on landmarked properties, vinyl and fiberglass windows cannot be approved by staff and must go to the commission.
What changes for impact windows in Palm Beach
Match the majority product
If half or more of a building's original openings were already replaced, Palm Beach asks you to match the majority product. Mixed replacements can trigger ARCOM or LPC review.
Source: Town of Palm Beach Window, Door and Shutter GuidelinesNo staff approval for vinyl on landmarks
On landmarked properties, vinyl and fiberglass windows and doors cannot be approved administratively and require commission review.
Source: Town of Palm Beach Administrative Review GuideLandmarks issues COAs for windows
The Landmarks Preservation Commission issues Certificates of Appropriateness for window and door replacement on landmarked buildings, such as COA-24-0019 at 345 Brazilian Ave.
Source: Town of Palm Beach Landmarks Preservation Commission agendaLocal details verified October 2026. Rules change; we confirm current code and permit requirements on every quote.
What impact windows cost in Palm Beach
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. Town of Palm Beach permit fees are separate and itemized on your quote.
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How it works
From quote to inspection in Palm Beach
STEP 1
Protect
Floors and furniture covered, and the work area sealed off.
STEP 2
Remove
Old units pulled and openings prepped clean.
STEP 3
Set and seal
New impact units set plumb, anchored, and sealed.
STEP 4
Inspect
County inspection scheduled, then paperwork handed to you.
Where we install impact windows in Palm Beach
- North End
- Midtown
- Worth Avenue
- Estate Section
- South End
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FAQ
Impact windows in Palm Beach: questions
Straight answers on permits, ratings, and timing for your city.
Call (954) 884-8224How long does Palm Beach design review add?
It depends on whether staff can approve it or it goes to ARCOM or the Landmarks Preservation Commission. We prepare the drawings and approvals so the review has what it needs.
Can I mix window styles on my building?
If half or more of the original openings were already replaced, the town asks you to match the majority product. Mixing can send the job to ARCOM or LPC.
What do impact windows cost in Palm Beach?
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 town permit fee.
Impact windows for your Palm Beach home
Free estimate. Design review package and town permit prepared for you.
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