Does Palm Beach County, FL have its own breed restrictions ordinance?

No. Palm Beach County, FL does not appear to have a local breed restrictions ordinance, Florida state law applies instead. The rules summarized on this page come from FL §767.14.

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Palm Beach County, FL Animal Ordinances: Breed Restrictions (2026)

Few Restrictions

Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified April 2026

Key Facts

State Law: FL §767.14 preemption
Breed Bans: Prohibited statewide
Classification: Behavior-based
Insurance: $100,000 if dangerous

Summary

Palm Beach County has no breed-specific restrictions. FL Statute §767.14 preempts all local breed bans statewide. Dangerous-dog determinations are behavior-based under FL §767.

City-specific rules exist: Boynton Beach, Jupiter, Boca Raton, and West Palm Beach have their own breed restrictions rules that differ from Palm Beach County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

Additional local restrictions authorized. - This act does not limit any local government or public housing authority from adopting an ordinance or a policy, respectively, to address the safety and welfare concerns caused by attacks on persons or domestic animals; placing further restrictions or additional requirements on owners of dogs that have bitten or attacked persons or domestic animals; or developing procedures and criteria for the implementation of this act, provided that no such regulation is specific to breed, weight, or size and that the provisions of this act are not lessened by such additional regulations or requirements. History. - s. 5, ch. 90-180; s. 5, ch. 2016-16; s. 1, ch.

Source: FL §767.14View official code

Full Breakdown

FL §767.14 prohibits any local government from regulating dogs based on breed. PBC Animal Care and Control classifies dangerous dogs only after a documented bite or aggressive incident under FL §767.12. Once classified, the owner must obtain a $100,000 liability policy, install a secure enclosure, post warning signs and microchip the animal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my HOA still ban pit bulls in PBC?

Private HOAs and rental properties may impose breed restrictions in their governing documents; the state preemption applies only to local governments.

Sources & Official References

[1]FL §767.14

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