Local Jurisdictions
County planning and zoning govern unincorporated areas, while cities including West Palm Beach, Boca Raton and Delray Beach maintain separate local processes.
Palm Beach County spans coastal cities, established business centers and inland communities. We help owners, buyers, investors, landlords and tenants compare opportunities with local jurisdiction and property-specific diligence in mind.
County planning and zoning govern unincorporated areas, while cities including West Palm Beach, Boca Raton and Delray Beach maintain separate local processes.
Updated FEMA flood maps became effective in December 2024. Current parcel and flood records should be checked by address rather than inferred from a broader area.
Employment centers, road access, public transit and the operating needs of a business all help define the right county submarket.
Set the property, location, operating, financial and timing criteria for the assignment.
Review the relevant municipality, parcel records, flood resources, access and comparable alternatives.
Bring in legal, tax, lending, inspection and technical advisers appropriate to the property and transaction.
The county Planning, Zoning and Building Department handles unincorporated areas. Incorporated municipalities generally have separate zoning and building departments.
The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser provides official parcel records. Current flood information is available from county mapping resources and FEMA’s Map Service Center.
General information only. Real estate, legal, tax, lending and technical questions should be reviewed by the appropriate licensed professional for the specific transaction.