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Rental Inspections in West Palm Beach, FL (2026)

1 verified rental inspections rules for West Palm Beach, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Inspection Programs

Before West Palm Beach issues a rental license, the building official must inspect the unit against the Housing Code standards in Chapter 18, Article IV, covering lighting, ventilation, plumbing, sanitation, and structural condition. A temporary certificate covers occupancy while the inspection is pending, and the city gives owners 30 days to fix any violations the inspection finds.

West Palm Beach Rental Dwelling Inspection Program

Some Restrictions

West Palm Beach Code of Ordinances §§ 22-444, 22-445

Upon receipt of a completed application for a license and payment of the appropriate license fee, the building official shall issue a temporary certificate indicating that a license has been duly applied for, and that such license shall be issued or denied after the structure has been inspected for compliance with the provisions of article IV of chapter 18 and other laws. ... Upon completion of...

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Rental Inspections in Palm Beach County