Permit Expediters in Highland Beach, FL
The Town of Highland Beach Building Department at 3616 S Ocean Boulevard operates a fully digital, 100% paperless permitting process through its MGO Customer Portal. All new submittals and revisions must be submitted online, no paper applications are accepted under any circumstances. The building department accepts only the January 2024 Edition of the Universal County-Wide Municipal Building Permit Application and will reject any earlier version at intake. Plans must follow strict Electronic Document Submittal Standards including numbered sheets, PDF format, minimum site plan scale of 1:20, fully dimensioned plan sets, and a specific document grouping naming convention. Mirrored plans are not accepted. Palm Beach County Impact Fees increased effective January 1, 2026 and apply to all applicable new permit applications. Highland Beach also serves as the permitting authority for the Town of Gulf Stream through an Interlocal Agreement, and Gulf Stream contractors must submit through the Highland Beach MGO portal under the Gulf Stream jurisdiction.
At Concord Crest Real Estate, we manage your complete Highland Beach building permit application through the MGO portal, coordinate all required reviews, and track every cycle until your permit is issued.
What We Do
- We handle every step of your Highland Beach permit submittal, working directly with the Town of Highland Beach Building Department and managing all required outside agency reviews.
- General contractor and trade permits through the MGO Customer Portal
- Residential additions, remodels, and renovation permits
- Commercial buildouts, tenant improvements, and change-of-use
- New construction plan review following Electronic Document Submittal Standards
- January 2024 Universal County-Wide Municipal Building Permit Application preparation
- MGO portal contractor registration and permit application submission
- Document grouping naming convention compliance for all uploaded files
- PDF plan preparation with numbered sheets, 1:20 minimum site plan scale, and full dimensioning
- Palm Beach County Impact Fee coordination including January 2026 updated rates
- DEP permit coordination for dune walkover structure projects
- Coastal flood zone and International Property Maintenance Code compliance
- Construction noise disturbance ordinance compliance for all project schedules
- Gulf Stream jurisdiction permit coordination through the Highland Beach MGO portal
- Notice of Commencement recording for applicable projects
- Owner-builder permit applications for qualifying homeowners
- Certificate of Occupancy coordination and inspection scheduling through the MGO portal
Who We Help
We work with property owners and professionals throughout Highland Beach:
- Contractors who must register in the MGO Customer Portal and hold valid Florida licenses before any permit application is accepted
- Architects and engineers preparing plans that meet Highland Beach's strict Electronic Document Submittal Standards including naming convention, scale, line weight, and dimensioning requirements
- Developers managing new construction on a barrier island community with Palm Beach County Impact Fee coordination and coastal construction requirements
- Gulf Stream property owners and contractors who submit permits through the Highland Beach MGO portal under the Gulf Stream jurisdiction
- Homeowners who can apply as owner-builders while taking full responsibility for code compliance and job safety
- Property owners with oceanfront properties requiring DEP permits for dune walkover structures before the town building permit can be issued
If you need a Highland Beach building permit, we help you get it done correctly the first time.
How It Works
- Free consultation: We review your project scope, confirm the correct permit type and document requirements under the Electronic Document Submittal Standards, and identify whether DEP, coastal, or Palm Beach County agency approvals are required.
- Document preparation: We prepare all plans following Highland Beach's strict document standards — numbered sheets, PDF format, 1:20 minimum scale, full dimensioning, correct naming convention, no mirrored plans — and complete the January 2024 Universal County-Wide Municipal Building Permit Application.
- MGO portal registration: We verify contractor registration in the MGO Customer Portal before filing any application.
- Online submission: We submit your complete Highland Beach building permit application through the MGO Customer Portal, uploading all documents following the grouping naming convention required by the town.
- Follow-up: We track every review cycle, respond to plan review comments, and handle all revisions through the MGO portal until approval.
- Delivery: Once your permit is issued, we coordinate inspection scheduling through the MGO portal, manage Palm Beach County Impact Fee payments, and keep your project on track to Certificate of Occupancy.
Why Choose Us
Highland Beach's Electronic Document Submittal Standards are among the most detailed in Palm Beach County. Mirrored plans, wrong scale, incorrect file naming, or an outdated application form all result in rejection before any plan reviewer sees the project.
We know:
- That only the January 2024 Edition of the Universal County-Wide Municipal Building Permit Application is accepted and any earlier version is rejected at intake, making application version verification the first step before any submission
- That all plans must follow the Electronic Document Submittal Standards including numbered and labeled sheets, PDF format, minimum 1:20 site plan scale, full dimensioning, sufficient line-weight contrast, and the specific Document Grouping Naming Convention — mirrored plans are never accepted
- That Palm Beach County Impact Fees increased effective January 1, 2026 and apply to all new construction and applicable renovation permits, adding a cost component that must be budgeted before application is filed
- That construction activity must not create a noise disturbance across the property line of the permitted job site, and large-scale material deliveries requiring forklift unloading are subject to specific scheduling restrictions under the town's noise ordinance
- That dune walkover structures require a DEP permit before the town building permit is processed, and a copy of the DEP application must be filed with the town's building department within 10 days of the DEP application being submitted
- That Gulf Stream contractors submit permits through the Highland Beach MGO portal under the Gulf Stream jurisdiction, and all Highland Beach permit requirements plus Gulf Stream zoning requirements must both be met before a Gulf Stream permit can be issued
- That fees are calculated per each $1,000 of valuation with a minimum $100 building permit fee, plus separate plan review fees, technology fees, and Palm Beach County impact fees, all of which we calculate and prepare before submission
- That Highland Beach adopted the International Property Maintenance Code 2021 Edition with local amendments, and all construction must comply with both this code and the Florida Building Code
We have helped hundreds of South Florida projects move forward and we are ready to help yours.
FAQs About Permits in Highland Beach
Register in the MGO Customer Portal at highlandbeach.us and submit all documents online. No paper applications are accepted. Use only the January 2024 Edition of the Universal County-Wide Municipal Building Permit Application. All plans must follow the Electronic Document Submittal Standards. Contact the Building Department at 3616 S Ocean Boulevard. We manage the full process on your behalf.
All plans must be submitted in PDF format with numbered and labeled sheets, minimum 1:20 site plan scale, full dimensioning, sufficient line-weight contrast, and the town's specific Document Grouping Naming Convention. Mirrored plans are never accepted. Plans that do not meet these standards are rejected before any plan reviewer sees them.
Yes. Palm Beach County Impact Fees apply to new construction and applicable renovation permits in Highland Beach. These fees increased effective January 1, 2026. They are assessed separately from the building permit fee and plan review fees. We calculate all applicable fees and prepare for their payment as part of every permit package.
Yes. A DEP permit must be obtained before the town will process a dune walkover building permit. A copy of the DEP application must also be filed with the town building department within 10 days of submission to DEP. We coordinate DEP applications and town filings for every applicable oceanfront project.
We know the MGO Customer Portal, January 2024 application form requirement, Electronic Document Submittal Standards, Document Grouping Naming Convention, mirrored plan prohibition, Palm Beach County Impact Fee January 2026 increase, DEP dune walkover coordination, Gulf Stream Interlocal Agreement jurisdiction, noise disturbance ordinance, and International Property Maintenance Code compliance. We submit your Highland Beach building permit completely and correctly the first time.
Get Help With Permits in Highland Beach, FL
Highland Beach's strict Electronic Document Submittal Standards, January 2024-only application form, and Palm Beach County Impact Fee coordination require complete and correct submissions every time. We handle every step so your project moves forward without delays.
Areas We Serve in Highland Beach
- S Ocean Boulevard Oceanfront Properties: Coastal construction permits, DEP dune walkover coordination, flood zone compliance, and new construction plan review near Town Hall at 3616 S Ocean Boulevard
- Highland Beach Residential Communities: Additions, roofing, pools, fences, and window replacements with Electronic Document Submittal Standards compliance
- Gulf Stream Properties via Interlocal Agreement: Gulf Stream jurisdiction permit applications submitted through the Highland Beach MGO portal with Gulf Stream zoning and fee requirements met alongside all Highland Beach Building Department standards
- Intracoastal Waterway Properties: Coastal construction coordination, DEP permit management, and flood zone compliance for waterfront projects
We also assist nearby locations like Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Boynton Beach. Visit our office, call us, or find us on Google Maps for permit help in Highland Beach.
Get Permit Help in Highland Beach Today
Do not let an outdated application form, document naming errors, or DEP coordination gaps delay your project. We are local, experienced, and ready to help.
Concord Crest Real Estate 1450 Brickell Avenue, Suite 2560, Miami, FL 33131 info@concordcrestrealestate.com
P 786.304.1950