Reconditioned and rental stair lifts in Boca Raton
Fitted in Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Boynton Beach.
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Reconditioned lifts are former rentals or returned units that have been checked and refurbished. Rentals suit a short recovery, for example after a hip or knee operation.
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- Home elevators, stair lifts and platform lifts
- Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Tampa Bay and Naples
The short answer
A reconditioned stair lift costs about $1,500 to $2,500 installed, and renting runs $150 to $500 a month plus fitting and removal, according to Fixr. About 24 percent of Boca Raton residents and 25 percent across Palm Beach County are 65 or older (ACS 2024).
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Who this is for
Reconditioned lifts suit straight staircases and anyone who wants a safe lift on a tighter budget. Rentals suit recovery after surgery or an injury, or a parent visiting for a few months.
Typical project sizes
Fixr says reconditioned lifts are usually former rentals or incorrectly ordered products that have had extensive safety checks before resale.
Do reconditioned and rental stair lifts in Boca Raton need a permit?
A stair lift inside your Boca Raton home is outside Florida's elevator law. We have not found a published Boca Raton or Palm Beach County rule on stair lift permits, so check with your building department (the city's Building Division, or the county's for unincorporated addresses) or ask the installer to before fitting.
In condo buildings, a lift in a shared stairwell is not a private residence lift. Palm Beach County has no contracted elevator office, so the state bureau handles those directly.[6][7][8][9]
Who uses reconditioned and rental stair lifts in Palm Beach County
About 24 percent of Boca Raton residents, and 25 percent across Palm Beach County, are 65 or older, well above the share in Miami-Dade or Broward. Many lifts here are planned for long daily use, so seat comfort, battery life and service matter as much as price.
The median owner-occupied home in Boca Raton is valued at about $853,200, the highest of the areas we serve. IRS Publication 502 says lifts added for medical care usually do not add value, but elevators generally do, which affects any medical expense deduction.
About 43 percent of Boca Raton homes were built before 1980, against 33 percent across Palm Beach County. Older homes may need a new circuit or some framing before a lift goes in, which the survey checks.[2][3][10][11]
Help paying for a reconditioned or rental stair lift in Palm Beach County
Medicare usually does not pay for stair lifts, and the VA's HISA benefit excludes stair glides. For Medicaid long-term care in Palm Beach County (Region G), the first call is to the Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast on (561) 684-5885. Veterans can ask the Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center in West Palm Beach about other help.[12][13][14][5][15]
What is different about a home lift in Palm Beach County?
Palm Beach County is outside the High Velocity Hurricane Zone, which covers only Miami-Dade and Broward, so the stricter High Velocity Hurricane Zone product rules that apply a few miles south do not apply here. Coastal and Intracoastal homes should still check their flood zone and plan any elevator with a float switch if its cab could descend below the base flood elevation.
In condo buildings, a lift that serves shared areas is not a private residence lift. In Palm Beach County the state elevator bureau issues those permits directly, at $325 to install a regulated conveyance, and only registered elevator companies can apply.[16][17][9][18][6]
Permits in Boca Raton
- City of Boca Raton Building Permits: Local building and electrical permits for work inside homes in the city.
- Florida DBPR Bureau of Elevator Safety: Regulates covered elevators directly in Palm Beach County, such as lifts in shared condo areas. Lifts serving only one family residence are not regulated by the bureau.
When does renting stop making sense?
Using Fixr's figures, the fees to install and remove a rental are $800 to $1,200 on top of the monthly rent. After several months, the total can match a reconditioned lift that you own. If you expect to need the lift for more than a few months, compare a purchase quote too.[1]
What to ask about a reconditioned lift
- How old is it, and who refurbished it?
- Which parts were replaced, especially the batteries?
- What warranty comes with it?
- Can the rail be cut to fit my stairs?
| Option | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Reconditioned, installed | $1,500 to $2,500 |
| Rental | $150 to $500 a month |
| Rental deposit | $500 to $1,000 |
| Rental installation and removal | $800 to $1,200 |
| New straight lift, installed | $2,000 to $8,000 |
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit for a reconditioned or rental stair lift in Boca Raton?
Not from the state. We have not found a published local rule, so check with your building department or ask the installer to before fitting.
Do you cover Delray Beach and Highland Beach for reconditioned and rental stair lifts?
Yes, Boca Raton and south Palm Beach County, including Delray Beach, Highland Beach and Boynton Beach.
How many older adults live in Boca Raton?
About 24 percent of residents are 65 or older, according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Sources
- Stairlift Installation Cost (national cost guide, updated 31 Jan 2025), Fixr. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Sex by Age, table B01001, American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau via Census Reporter. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Median Value of owner-occupied housing, table B25077, American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau via Census Reporter. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Units in Structure, table B25024, American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau via Census Reporter. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs), Florida Department of Elder Affairs. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Florida Statutes Chapter 399, Elevator Safety, Florida Legislature. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Permit Process Information, City of Boca Raton. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Building Division, Palm Beach County. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Elevator Safety: Contracted Jurisdictions, Florida DBPR, Bureau of Elevator Safety. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Publication 502 (2025), Medical and Dental Expenses, Internal Revenue Service. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Year Structure Built, tables B25034 and B25035, American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau via Census Reporter. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Patient Lifts, Policy Article A52516, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Accessed October 27, 2026.
- Florida Statutes s. 409.966, Statewide Medicaid Managed Care regions, Florida Legislature. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Product Control brochure: Ensuring Strict Standards for Construction Materials, Miami-Dade County. Accessed October 27, 2026.
- NFIP Technical Bulletin 4: Elevator Installation for Buildings Located in Special Flood Hazard Areas (June 2019), FEMA. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Elevator Safety: Applying for Elevator Permits, Florida DBPR, Bureau of Elevator Safety. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- SMMC Long-Term Care Recipient FAQs, Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. Accessed October 28, 2026.
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