Miami, FL permit applications
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Miami permits by trade
Who pulls it, what the packet contains, and the inspection sequence — per trade.
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Where Miami-Dade County permits are filed
Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER)
Online portal: EPS Portal
Miami-Dade sits in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Products used in construction must carry a Notice of Acceptance (NOA) verified through the county's Product Control search.
Jurisdiction detail confirmed from the county's own website. Cities inside Miami-Dade County may run their own building department.
Who reviews the permit near Miami
Incorporated cities and towns here run their own building departments — a county permit does not cover work inside their limits.
Files with
City of Miami Building Department
Online portal: iBuild
City of Miami sits within the Miami-Dade High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, requiring HVHZ-rated products and additional structural review.
Files with
City of Miami Beach Building Department
Historic district overlays such as Art Deco and MiMo require Design Review Board approval in addition to standard HVHZ building permits.
Files with
City of Hialeah Building Department
No online submittal — this office takes applications by email or at the counter.
Inside Miami-Dade's HVHZ, so residential roofing and window/door permits must use NOA-approved impact-rated products.
Files with
City of Coral Gables Building & Zoning Department
Online portal: Coral Gables ePermitting Portal
The Mediterranean Revival theme is code-mandated citywide, so most exterior alterations need Board of Architects approval on top of HVHZ review.
What a Miami-Dade County packet actually contains
Built by the same engine the app uses — these are the forms and attachments the scope triggers in this jurisdiction, not a generic list.
Re-roof / roof replacement in Miami-Dade County
7 documents on a $12,000 job.
- Re-Roof / Tear-Off Permit
Primary roofing permit application.
- Uniform Roofing Permit Application (FL Sections A–E)
Miami-Dade County is inside the High Velocity Hurricane Zone — the uniform HVHZ roofing application is required.
- FL Product Approval / Miami-Dade NOA Sheet
Florida Product Approval / Miami-Dade NOA sheet for every roofing component.
- Wind Mitigation / Roof-to-Wall Affidavit
Wind mitigation affidavit — required for close-out and used by the owner for insurance credits.
- Notice of Commencement (FL 713.13)
Florida Statute 713.13 — recorded Notice of Commencement required over $2,500.
- OSHA Fall Protection Plan
Jobsite safety plan kept on site for inspection.
- Client Project Proposal
Signed scope and price for the homeowner file.
- Miami-Dade County enforces HVHZ product approval. Attach NOA numbers for every component before submitting.
HVAC changeout in Miami-Dade County
4 documents on a $12,000 job.
- Mechanical / HVAC Changeout Permit
Mechanical permit for equipment changeout.
- Notice of Commencement (FL 713.13)
Florida Statute 713.13 — recorded Notice of Commencement required over $2,500.
- OSHA Lockout / Tagout Sheet
Jobsite safety plan kept on site for inspection.
- Client Project Proposal
Signed scope and price for the homeowner file.
- Miami-Dade County enforces HVHZ product approval. Attach NOA numbers for every component before submitting.
Window / door replacement in Miami-Dade County
4 documents on a $12,000 job.
- Window & Door Replacement Permit
Window / exterior door replacement permit application.
- Notice of Commencement (FL 713.13)
Florida Statute 713.13 — recorded Notice of Commencement required over $2,500.
- OSHA Fall Protection Plan
Jobsite safety plan kept on site for inspection.
- Client Project Proposal
Signed scope and price for the homeowner file.
- Miami-Dade County enforces HVHZ product approval. Attach NOA numbers for every component before submitting.
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Filing checklist for Miami
- Verify whether the property sits inside Miami city limits or in unincorporated Florida — that determines which department accepts the application.
- Bring current general liability and workers' compensation certificates.
- Match declared valuation to the signed contract amount.
- Confirm whether the scope triggers a separate electrical, mechanical or plumbing permit pulled by a licensed sub.
- Schedule required inspections before covering any work.
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General guidance for Miami contractors, not legal advice. Confirm requirements and fees with the authority having jurisdiction.
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