Frequently Asked Questions

The Village uses an online service called MyGovernmentOnline (MGO) for Business Tax Receipt applications and renewals. With MGO, you can:

• Apply online and submit paperless documents.
• Track the progress of your BTR application from submittal to approval. 
• View and print copies of review comment letters. 
• Request inspections online.

Click this link to go the the MGO webpage, then click "Apply Online For A Permit."

Call (561) 841-3365 for more information.

Paper and physical permits are longer be accepted. Please make all new submittals through our online portal here.

Please call 561-841-3365 for more information.

For permits issued prior to January 18, 2024, you can schedule inspections by calling (561) 841-3365 by 3:00 p.m. on the business day before the requested day. To schedule inspections for MGO permits issued after January 18, use the MGO (My Government Online) customer portal.

For permits issued prior to January 18, 2024, inspection times are posed on the Building Division website daily by 7:30 a.m. For MGO permits, inspection times are available in the customer portal by 7:30 a.m. the day of the inspection.

If you do not schedule an inspection in advance, a same-day inspection fee of $78 per inspection is required and must be paid in advance. Same-day inspections will be accommodated and scheduled subject to availability.

For a records request, you can email us at permitsearch@village-npb.org or contact the Building Division in person or by phone at (561) 841-3365.

No.  Complainants do have to identify themselves.  If you have any further questions please call 561-841-3365 for more information.

No, the Finance Department does not currently accept credit cards. Please call (561) 841-3360 for more information.

Normal operating hours for the Finance Department are Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Please call (561) 841-3360 for more information.

The current millage rate is 7.50 mills. This is equal to $7.50 per $1,000 of assessed value. So if a house is assessed at $400,000, and the owner has a $50,000 Homestead Exemption, the house is taxed only on $350,000. So multiply 350 x $7.50, and that owner would pay $2,625 in Village taxes.  

Keep in mind, other governmental bodies such as Palm Beach County, the School District and others also charge a tax to each property, so only 35 percent of the total taxes paid on a house in North Palm Beach goes to the Village.  Since 2,625 is 35 percent of 7,500, the property with a $400,000 value and a $50,000 Homestead Exemption would pay a total of $7,500 on an annual tax bill to all local governmental entities combined.

 Call (561) 841-3360 for more information.

The adopted budgets for the current and previous fiscal years are available online for review. Please visit our:

As of July 2022:

Normal Collection Schedule:

• Monday - Garbage & vegetation Village-wide.
• Tuesday - Glass and plastic recycling pickup (blue bin), plus bulk items by appointment only.
• Wednesday - Garbage & yard vegetation Village-wide.
• Thursday - Paper and cardboard recycling pickup (yellow bin), plus bulk items by appointment only.
• Friday - Garbage & yard vegetation Village-wide.

Holiday Collection

On weeks when there is NO Monday service because of a holiday, the pickup schedule is:

• Monday Holiday - NO PICK UP
• Tuesday - Garbage/Vegetation
• Wednesday - Recycling; glass and plastic (Blue Bin)
• Thursday - Recycling; paper and cardboard (Yellow Bin)
• Friday - Garbage/Vegetation

Otherwise, when a holiday falls on weekday other than Monday, the routine weekly schedule will be followed for the remainder of the week.

Bulk item pickup is done by appointment only. Schedule appointments here, or call (561) 296-1074.

Residential curbside collection service guidelines

Recycling guidelines

Report missed garbage pickup

Please refer to this page for residential curbside collection service guidelines for residents:

On weeks when there is NO Monday service because of a holiday, the pickup schedule is:

• Monday Holiday - NO PICK UP
• Tuesday - Garbage/Vegetation
• Wednesday - Recycling; glass and plastic (Blue Bin)
• Thursday - Recycling; paper and cardboard (Yellow Bin)
• Friday - Garbage/Vegetation

Otherwise, when a holiday falls on weekday other than Monday, the routine weekly schedule will be followed for the remainder of the week.

Bulk item pickup is done by appointment only. Schedule appointments here, or call (561) 296-1074.

The Village of North Palm Beach routinely posts all job vacancies online or on our kiosk located inside Village Hall. To see the online vacancies visit the

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Applications for all open positions are available online on the Village of North Palm Beach website: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/villagenpb 

You can now apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and clicking on the "Apply" link! After viewing the Job Description, click the 'Apply' tab. If this is the first time you are applying using our online job application, you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password. After your account has been established, you can upload it from a saved document on your computer, or manually enter your personal information. This application will be saved and used to apply for future job openings. Incomplete or unsigned applications will not be considered. Resumes may be attached or uploaded; however, a resume will not substitute for the completed application. Please submit all supplemental information, e.g., proof of certifications held or education, letters of recommendation, etc. 

Yes, candidates may apply for more than one position at the same time. However, only candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position will be considered. A separate application is required for each open position.

Applications for the Public Safety Department will be posted on the Village's Job Opportunities page and candidates should apply online in order to be considered for an available position. Due to the sensitive nature of the positions in Public Safety, a secondary portion of the application process may be requested to be completed after the initial application is reviewed. Incomplete or unsigned applications will not be considered. Applicants can attach their resume during the application process, but resumes in lieu of applications will not be considered. Please clearly mark all supplemental information provided, e.g., proof of certifications held or education, letters of recommendation, etc. 

For more information, please contact the Administrative Coordinator at (561) 841-3376 or email lgreenlee@village-npb.org and visit the

The Mayor is Deborah Searcy. You may email the Mayor at dsearcy@village-npb.org or leave a message with the Clerk’s Office, 841-3355, and the Mayor will call you back.

The Clerk's Office accepts advisory board applications at any time and keeps them on file in the event of a vacancy. Board vacancies are advertised in the Village newsletter and on the website. Advisory Board applications are available online on the Boards and Committees page or by contacting the Clerk's Office.

The next Village election is scheduled for March 24, 2026. For more information, visit the Elections webpage.

Voter registration applications are available at Village Hall, North Palm Beach Library, or at the Supervisor of Elections Office. To find out where you go to vote, call the Clerk's office, 841-3355, or use the Precinct Finder on the Supervisor of Elections website, www.pbcelections.org

Yes. Please contact the Special Operations Sergeant at 561-841-3302 to request a free security survey. A specially trained and certified Crime Prevention Practitioner will conduct the survey and provide you with a written report at no charge.

Check for open positions first before you can apply.

The North Palm Beach Police Department will investigate any complaint made by a citizen. Complaints may be received in person, via written correspondence, telephone calls, or anonymously. Please call 561-848-2525 and ask to speak with the Supervisor on duty.

You may request a copy of the annual Internal Affairs report by contacting Sergeant Council at 561-882-1148.

Our Special Operations Sergeant will be happy to schedule a meeting with you and your neighbors to explain the procedure for developing a Neighborhood Watch in your neighborhood. You may contact our Special Operations Sergeant by calling 561-841-3302 or send an email to ycollura@village-npb.org

Monday - Friday: 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Please bring donations in disposable bags or boxes that you do not want back. Please call (561) 841-3383 for more information.

We accept puzzles, books, magazines <1 year old, books on CD (audio books), DVDs, and music CDs in good condition for donations. We do not accept Reader's Digest books or VHS tapes. Please call 561-841-3383 for more information.

Donations should be in good condition so that we can either resell them or catalog them. All donations should not have an odor, be burnt, moldy, dirty, chewed, scratched, wet, or have evidence of insect activity. Additionally, homemade DVDs and books with covers ripped off cannot be resold. Please call 561-841-3383 for more information.

Anyone can reserve the Large Gazebo at Anchorage Park. The fee for North Palm Beach residents is discounted. Please call the Recreation Department at 561841-3386 for availability. Anchorage Park's smaller covered picnic tables are first-come. The Cheeki Hut at Lakeside Park is not available for rental; It is also not first-come for private parties. It is only available for public sharing. Volleyball, Tennis and Basketball courts are not available for private parties. They are first-come, but please keep court time to one(1) hour if others are waiting. The indoor courts at the Community Center are available for rent if not in use by the department or on-going client program.

Yes, absolutely! On-going classes charge the same amount to residents and non-residents. Events such as bus trips charge no additional fee. Sport programs have 2 separate charges: one for a North Palm Beach resident and a different one for a non-resident. The non-resident rate is generally $10 higher than a resident fee. The Gazebo and Room rentals are available to all, but the rate is less for residents.

Yes! We have a variety of community service opportunities to meet your needs. Please fill out our Volunteer Registration Form indicating which options you're interested in, and should an opportunity become available, we will reach out to you. You can fill out the registration form HERE.

Anyone who is a resident of the Village of North Palm Beach may get a Library Card. Residents of municipality libraries that are members of the Library Cooperative of the Palm Beaches or live in unincorporated areas of Palm Beach County may also get a Library Card.

Acceptable identification includes:

•    Florida Driver’s License

•    Florida I.D. Card

•    Florida Voters Registration Card

•    Lease or Mortgage with Applicant’s Name

•    Tax or Utility Bill with Applicant’s Name

Yes, please refer to the following check out limits:

• 25 Books
• 10 New Books
• 10 Audiobooks on CD
• 10 DVDs
• 10 Magazines
• 10 Inter-Library Loans
• 1 eReader
• Reference Materials are to be Authorized by the Circulation Desk

• New and Bestseller Books: 7 or 14 Days
• General Fiction or Nonfiction: 28 Days
• Audiobooks: 28 Days
• DVDs: 7 Days
• Magazines: 28 Days
• Inter-Library Loans: 28 Days
• eReaders: 28 Days

No, we are a fine-free library. However, we do charge a replacement fee for lost or damaged items.

Yes, you can. Please refer to the directions below:

• Visit the online Card Catalog.
• Enter your Login (the number on your Library Card).
• Enter Pin. If the pin will not work, call the circulation desk at (561) 841-3383.
• Under “Checked out,” your checked out items will be listed. To the far right of the title you want to renew, click the box next to “Renew.”
• Under your list of check outs, click “Renew Selected.”
• Your items are now renewed.

Please refer to the directions below:

• Visit the online Card Catalog.
• Enter your Login (the number on your Library Card).
• Enter Pin. If the pin will not work, call the circulation desk at (561) 841-3383.
• You will be taken directly to your account and can now view your check out summary, personal details, reading history, etc.

Only North Palm Beach residents can obtain a permit.

$100 +tax/year: October 1st - September 30th

1. Driver's License
2. Boat Trailer Registration matching driver's license;
3. Proof of NPB Residency; if not proved via DL/Reg, go to pbcgov.com/papa and bring in a print out of Property Appraiser's property detail showing ownership.

Yes, you can. Please provide the following:

1. Sign 1-year lease agreement.
2. Matching driver's license and boat trailer registration;
3. Any utility bill in applicant's name at NPB address. 

North Palm Beach residents can obtain a temporary launch permit. The fee is $10 per launch and temporary permits can be purchased in-person at our Anchorage Park activities building at 603 Anchorage Drive, North Palm Beach, FL 33408.

You can purchase a permit online. Visit our Activities page to create an account: 

Activities Page