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Permit approvals in Gulf Stream, Palm Beach County
Cleard manages permits end to end in Gulf Stream, Palm Beach County — plan review, inspections, NOC e-recording, subcontractor COI coordination, and HB 803 fee monitoring. Your team stays on the job while we handle every step with the building department.
How Cleard compares
| Cleard | Permit Expediter | Private Provider Only | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permit application & filing | |||
| Private plan review (F.S. 553.791) | |||
| Virtual inspections | |||
| HB 803 fee monitoring | |||
| NOC e-recording | |||
| Subcontractor COI coordination | |||
| Corrections management | Partial | ||
| COC filing at close | |||
| Real-time status dashboard | |||
| Dedicated point of contact | Varies |
HB 803 Status · Gulf Stream
Interlocal agreement with Highland Beach. Fee schedule is scanned image.
Source: Gulf Stream fee schedule
Cleard monitors every municipality's HB 803 compliance in real time. If fees drop below the statutory minimum, we flag it on your permit and help you recover the difference.
What Cleard does in Gulf Stream
Faster approvals under F.S. 553.791
Cleard performs private plan review and inspections as a licensed private provider under Florida Statute 553.791 — meaning your projects skip the municipal backlog and get reviewed on our schedule, not the building department's.
- 2-day plan review
- same-day inspections
- All disciplines covered
- Virtual inspection capability
A to Z with Gulf Stream
Cleard coordinates directly with Gulf Stream's building department on your behalf. We file the application, process permit fees, manage all corrections, schedule virtual inspections, e-record the NOC before the first inspection, and file the COC at close. You get a real-time status dashboard and a dedicated point of contact — not a portal to check.
- Permit application & filing
- Fee processing & HB 803 monitoring
- NOC e-recording
- Corrections management
- COC at close
Jurisdiction Details
| Municipality | Gulf Stream |
| County | Palm Beach County |
| Region | South Florida |
| Portal Type | MGO (mgoconnect.org JID=466) |
| Base Permit Rate | Contact for details |
Permit types
What Cleard handles in Gulf Stream
The process
How a permit gets done with Cleard
You tell us the address, permit type, and scope. We take it from there.
Cleard prepares and submits the permit application to Gulf Stream's building department.
Our licensed reviewers complete 2-day plan review under F.S. 553.791.
Cleard e-records your Notice of Commencement before the first inspection — as required by Florida law.
We schedule and perform all required inspections, including same-day inspections in the field or virtually.
COC filed, permit closed. You get the documents and we update your status dashboard in real time.
Frequently asked questions
What does Cleard do for contractors in Gulf Stream?
Cleard is your outsourced permitting department for Gulf Stream. We handle the full A-to-Z: permit application, plan review coordination, fee processing, virtual inspections, NOC e-recording, and COC filing. You get a status dashboard and a real person answering your calls.
What is HB 803 and how does it affect my permits in Gulf Stream?
HB 803 (effective July 1, 2026) requires Florida municipalities to reduce permit fees when contractors use a licensed private provider. Cleard monitors Gulf Stream's compliance and notifies you when fees should be lower. Cleard tracks this automatically on every job.
Does Cleard replace the building department?
No — Cleard works within Gulf Stream's permitting system. We are a licensed private provider for plan review and inspections under F.S. 553.791, and we manage all municipality coordination on your behalf. The permit is still issued by Gulf Stream's building department.
How does the NOC process work?
Cleard e-records your Notice of Commencement with Palm Beach County before the first inspection — as required by Florida law. We handle the notarization and recording electronically so there are no delays on your timeline.
What permit types does Cleard handle in Gulf Stream?
Cleard handles residential and commercial permits across all major trades: new construction, additions, pools, roofing, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and more. If it goes through the building department, Cleard can manage it.
Ready to run your next permit in Gulf Stream?
Cleard handles everything. You stay on the job.