Code Compliance
The Community Code Compliance Division promotes public health, safety, and neighborhood integrity by ensuring properties follow the City of Lake Worth Beach's codes and regulations.
The Community Code Compliance Division ensures properties within the City of Lake Worth Beach adhere to the City's regulations. Officers work collaboratively with property owners, business owners, and residents to promote public health, safety, and neighborhood integrity.
Regulations & Compliance
Learn about common code requirements for businesses, buildings, and properties in Lake Worth Beach.
All businesses located within the City limits require both a City and a Palm Beach County Business Tax Receipt (Occupational Licenses).
All properties used for commercial purposes or residential rentals must have a City of Lake Worth Beach business/rental license to include an approved Use & Occupancy Inspection. Use & Occupancy Inspections are due every three years.
All properties used for commercial purposes must have City of Lake Worth Beach Business licenses for both the owner and the tenant(s).
To apply for a Business/Rental License please contact 561.586.1647
To schedule a Use & Occupancy Inspection please contact 561.586.1782
All structural repairs, re-roofing and most plumbing and electrical work require a permit.
Permits are required for all mechanical and building installation work.
All new fences and fence repairs greater than 16 feet require a permit.
Setback Violations (sheds and other structures too close to the property line)
Setbacks are required between property lines and sheds, air conditioner units, RVs, boats, etc.
All Red Tag Complaints for vehicles/vessels located on the Public Right-of-Way must be submitted to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Non-Emergency Number 561-688-3400.
All Red Tag Complaints for vehicles/vessels located on Private Property must be submitted to the City of Lake Worth Beach Code Compliance Division 561-586-1652.
The City may board up commercial/residential buildings after the required legal notification is made to the property owner.
The City may clean/clear vacant lots after the required legal notification is made to the property owner.
The City may demolish unsafe residential buildings under the Standard Housing Code.
Top 10 Common Code Violations
- Lake Worth Beach Business/Rental Licenses
- Landscape Maintenance
- Parking on Grass
- Bulk Garbage/Trash/Debris
- Dumpster Requirements
- Illegal Dumping
- Outdoor Storage
- Shutters/Boards over Windows (Egress)
- Unlicensed and/or Inoperable Vehicles on private property
- Abandoned and/or Vacant Properties
Important Information
Code Compliance Officers are cross-trained to address multiple violations. When life/health/safety issues are involved, officers work with officials from Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue and various departments within the City of Lake Worth Beach. Violators are allowed a reasonable amount of time to correct violations. Special Magistrate hearings are scheduled if they are not corrected within a reasonable timeframe.
Need More Time?
To request additional time for voluntary compliance or to request a postponement for a case scheduled for Special Magistrate hearing, please notify (email/telephone) the zone officer named on the courtesy Door Hanger/Notice of Violation or dial 561-586-1652.
Have a Question?
Have a question about code compliance or regulations? Get answers, guidance, and contact info from the City of Lake Worth Beach Code Compliance team.