Code Enforcement

Important Notice: As of July 1, 2021, per State law [162.21 (3)(b)], a code inspector may not initiate enforcement of a potential violation of a code or ordinance by way of an anonymous complaint. Therefore, a person who wishes to report a potential violation must provide his or her name and address before enforcement may proceed. This does not apply if the code inspector has reason to believe that the violation presents an imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare or imminent destruction of habitat or sensitive resources.

Once a complainant provides their name and address, this information becomes subject to all applicable public records laws.

One of the City of West Palm Beach's primary goals is to keep our neighborhoods beautiful. To maintain beautiful neighborhoods, the City has adopted codes which create minimum standards for properties within the City limits.

City Code of Ordinances

These standards protect your neighborhood by ensuring that sub-standard conditions in housing, trash and debris collection, yards, and parking are addressed.

The end result is a clean, attractive community with increased property values and a reduction in crime and vandalism.