Palm Beach County guides

Every guide, written for a real decision

No fluff, no listicles. Each guide answers a question you hit on the way from "we're looking" to a certificate of occupancy.

City guide - Boca Raton

Relocating a business to Boca Raton: the operator's guide

Submarkets, space types, permits, and build-out realities for companies relocating to Boca Raton.

City guide - West Palm Beach

Relocating a business to West Palm Beach

What companies moving to West Palm Beach need to know: districts, Class A options, permits, and fit-out costs.

City guide - Delray Beach

Relocating a business to Delray Beach

Delray Beach relocation guide: Atlantic Avenue retail, office corridors, permit process, and build-out expectations.

Build-out costs

What an office build-out costs per square foot in Palm Beach County (2026)

Realistic 2026 build-out cost ranges per square foot for office, retail, restaurant, and medical space in Palm Beach County.

Lease negotiation

Tenant improvement allowances in Palm Beach County: how TI really works

What a TI allowance covers, typical Palm Beach County ranges, who pays the gap, and how to negotiate it before you sign.

Hiring a contractor

Choosing a commercial build-out contractor in Palm Beach County

How to vet a tenant improvement or build-out GC in Palm Beach County: licensing, permit history, references, and red flags.

Permits

Change of use in Palm Beach County: the permit trap that delays openings

When a change of use triggers a new certificate of occupancy in Palm Beach County cities, what it costs, and how long it takes.

Timeline

How long a commercial build-out takes in Palm Beach County

A realistic week-by-week timeline from signed lease to certificate of occupancy in Palm Beach County.

Medical office

Medical office build-outs in Palm Beach County

AHCA, plumbing, and imaging realities that make medical build-outs different in Palm Beach County.

Master checklist

Opening a business location in Palm Beach County: the master checklist

The full sequence from market selection to certificate of occupancy for companies opening a Palm Beach County location.

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