Town of Palm Beach construction hours.

The hours, by season

The season sets the clock. These are the weekday rules for every property outside the Worth Avenue district.¹

The Town’s chart counts as “construction work” any physical work that needs a permit under Chapter 18, and running construction, drilling or demolition tools or equipment.¹

Summer 2026 runs on temporary hours set by resolution, for areas outside Worth Avenue. On November 1 the winter hours return. Work in a road right-of-way can’t start before 9:00 a.m. unless its right-of-way permit says otherwise.^1,2

Can contractors work on Saturday in Palm Beach?

In winter, no. All construction is prohibited on Saturdays from November 1 to April 30.¹

In summer 2026, only quiet interior work, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A summer Saturday still rules out:

• Material deliveries
• Concrete pours and concrete sawing
• Demolition of buildings (non-mechanized cleanup is the exception)
• Heavy equipment

One winter exception: multi-family buildings south of Sloan’s Curve, not on Ibis Isle, can do quiet interior work on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The association board must approve it, with its letter on file at the Town.^1,3

No-construction days left in 2026

Beyond weekends, these are the remaining dates on the Town’s 2026 holiday list.¹

• November 11

  Wednesday

  Veterans Day

• Nov 25 to 27

  Wednesday, November 25 to Friday, November 27

  Thanksgiving period

• Dec 24 to Jan 1

  Thursday, December 24, 2026 to Friday, January 1, 2027

  Holiday shutdown

The holiday shutdown is the rule every winter: no construction at all from December 24 through January 1, or on the days before and after Thanksgiving. If another list disagrees, go by the chart.^1,4

The Worth Avenue district

In the Worth Avenue (C-WA) district, construction is prohibited from November 1 through April 30. From May 1 to October 31, weekday work runs 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays are quiet interior work only.¹

Right-of-way parking permits on Worth Avenue are limited to two vehicles, and only for loading, unloading and essential construction activity.⁷

Construction parking permits

Every worker’s and visitor’s vehicle parks on the construction site, from permit issuance to certificate of occupancy. If the site can’t hold them, the contractor carpools or applies for up to three right-of-way parking permits.^7,9

Parking, noise and hours violations each count as a strike. Three strikes at one site bring a stop work order that only the Town Council can lift. More on that in the permits guide.^7,9

A right-of-way request for the season (November 1 to April 30) has to explain why the work can’t wait, and propose a 2-hour working window between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.⁸

Can the hours be waived?

An owner can apply to waive the working hours under Town Code 42-199. The request must reach the Town at least 30 days before the period requested, and the waiver fee is 1% of the value of the remaining work.¹⁰

The rules change by ordinance and resolution, and the online Town Code runs behind the Town’s chart. Check the Town’s construction hours chart at the start of each season.¹

Questions

When can contractors work in winter on Palm Beach?

From November 1 to April 30, weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no site noise before 9:00 a.m. No work on weekends or holidays.

Is there really no construction over the holidays?

Yes. All construction is prohibited December 24 through January 1, plus the days before and after Thanksgiving.

Can contractors work on Saturdays?

Not in winter. In summer 2026, Saturdays allow quiet interior work only, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no deliveries, concrete work, demolition or heavy equipment.

Can I demolish a house in season?

No. Under Ordinance 15-2026, demolition of structures is prohibited November 1 through April 30. Interior demolition finished in three days or less is allowed.

What machinery is banned in winter?

From November 1 to April 30: dredges, hammer-driven pile drivers, jackhammers, dry sandblasting machines, and engines run so they give off offensive odors or noise.

Can condo work happen on winter Saturdays?

Only quiet interior work, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., in multi-family buildings south of Sloan's Curve (not Ibis Isle) whose board approved it with a letter on file at the Town.