Frequently Asked Questions

Please visit the Town Clerk's page to access the public meeting archive with past meeting videos and documents. 

Historical agendas and minutes will be available directly through the Public Meetings portal in the coming weeks.

These records fall under the jurisdiction of the Palm Beach County Clerk of Court, not the Town of Palm Beach Clerk's Office. Please contact their office at 561-355-2996 or visit their website.

These records fall under the jurisdiction of the Palm Beach County Tax Collector. Please contact them at 561-355-2264 or visit their website.

These records fall under the jurisdiction of the Florida Department of Health. Please contact them at 561-840-4500 or visit their website.

Please contact the Palm Beach County DMV at 561-355-2264 or visit their website.

• Learn more about parking passes
• Access the online parking ticket portal
• Call the Finance Department

Please contact Code Enforcement at 561-227-7080.

Please visit the Planning, Zoning, & Building Department's webpage on Business Tax Receipts or contact them at pzb@townofpalmbeach.com for more information.

You can schedule this by following the steps here. 

You can schedule an inspection by following the steps here. 

Please contact the Planning, Zoning & Building Department at pzb@townofpalmbeach.com. 

Please visit the Palm Beach County Clerk's website to get information about divorce.

To watch a Town Council meeting, please go to the Public Meetings Webpage. Click on the meeting you would like to watch, then go to the Meeting Media tab to access the video. For further assistance, please call (561)838-5410.

Visit the Citizen Access Portal webpage.

You can request documents by submitting a Public Records Request on the Citizen Access Portal webpage.

To search for open permits, please visit our EPL (Enterprise, Permitting and Licensing) platform to view open permits.

For the phone tree please call 561-838-5400. This will direct you to the department you are looking for. When looking for a specific department's phone number, please go to Departments & Divisions | Palm Beach, FL - Official Website and find the department you are wanting. From there, phone numbers should be on the right-hand side of the page. 

Palm Beach is listed as a Government Entity that participates in the Palm Beach County Lobbyist Registration System. 

Lobbyist registration link

For questions about permits in the Town of Palm Beach, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at (561) 838-5416. They can guide you on the appropriate process and direct you to the right department if needed.

For information about votes or actions taken at a Town of Palm Beach meeting, please contact the Town Clerk. You can reach the Town Clerk’s office at (561) 838-5410 for official records, minutes, and vote details.

You can submit or upload a public comment through the Town Clerk’s Office. If you need help with the process or have questions, please contact the Town Clerk at (561) 838-5416.

Public records requests for the Town of Palm Beach should be directed to the Town Clerk’s Office. Please contact them at (561) 838-5416 for instructions on how to submit your request.

For questions about charitable event or special event permits in the Town of Palm Beach, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at (561) 838-5416. They handle the application process and requirements for these permits.

To obtain a special event permit for the beach in the Town of Palm Beach, submit an application through the Citizen Access Portal at townofpalmbeachfl-energovweb.tylerhost.net (or via townofpalmbeach.com under Permits).

Key Requirements:

- Detailed site plan, event summary, photos of setups (e.g., tents, furniture), and proof of insurance ($1M+ liability naming the Town as additional insured).

- Apply via Town Clerk's Office; Public Works may inspect site pre/post-event.

Contact Town Clerk at (561) 838-5416 for forms, fees, and review (allow 30+ days).

Yes, the Town of Palm Beach requires a Commercial Filming Permit for any video production or photography for commercial purposes on public property (e.g., streets, sidewalks, parks, beaches).

- Apply 30-45 days in advance via the Town Clerk's Office; approved by Town Council.

- Fees: $1,500 non-refundable application + $1,000 per filming day (max 7 days/month).

Restrictions: Allowed only in commercial zones (not residential/government buildings); hours 10 AM-4 PM or 6 PM-8 AM; prohibited Nov 15-Apr 15 (high season).

Requires site plan, insurance ($1M+ liability), hold harmless agreement, and property owner permission if private land impacted.

Contact Town Clerk at (561) 838-5410 or visit townofpalmbeach.com/365/Town-Clerk for the application.

No additional permits are required from the Town other than what the FAA requires. Drones and model aircraft operated within the town shall be operated and registered in accordance with all rules and regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the State of Florida relating to said operation and registration according to Sec. 14-35.