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Miami-Dade County · rules last read 2026-10-13

The 9th Edition (2026) of the Florida Building Code takes effect Dec 31, 2026: applications submitted from that day must comply with it. Product approvals: Miami-Dade applies an NOA whose drawings name a code edition only to permits under that edition, so applications from Dec 31, 2026 need NOA revisions approved for the 9th Edition. From Jan 1, 2027 every underlayment under roof tile needs its own NOA (the yellow-stripe prescriptive option ends), and hip and ridge shingles need an NOA showing the UL 2375 test or the prescriptive cement attachment (Miami-Dade Product Control notices of July 31, 2026). Upload each NOA as downloaded from Product Control: its own pages and every stamped drawing sheet.

Roof replacement / re-roof

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $24,000 job: about $1,476 Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective July 8, 2026

Window and exterior door replacement

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Fee for a $18,000 job: about $1,107 Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective July 8, 2026

Hurricane shutters / storm panels

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Fee for a $8,000 job: about $492 Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective July 8, 2026

Garage door replacement

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Fee for a $4,500 job: about $282 Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective July 8, 2026

A/C changeout (like for like)

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $15,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Limits

A/C unit distance to the property lineEqual to its height
Rear or side yard only, at least as far from the property line as the unit is tall, screened with landscaping.
Screening around the A/C unitRequired (wall, fence or hedge)
From view, with landscaping

Fee for a $9,000 job: at least $162 (priced per item) Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective July 8, 2026

Water heater

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Fee for a $1,800 job: at least $162 (priced per item) Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective July 8, 2026

Fence / gate

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Limits

Maximum fence height, side and rear6 ft
Residential side/rear yards
Maximum fence height, front yard4 ft
Residential front yard

Fee for a $6,000 job: about $369 Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective July 8, 2026

Shed / accessory storage structure

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Limits

Maximum shed height8 ft
Maximum shed area100 sq ft
Shed setback, side and rear3 ft

Fee for a $7,000 job: about $134 Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective July 8, 2026

Generator / LP tank

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Limits

Generator distance to the property lineEqual to its height
Rear or side yard only, at least as far from the property line as the unit is tall, screened with landscaping.
Screening around the generatorRequired (wall, fence or hedge)
From view, with landscaping

Fee for a $14,000 job: about $861 Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective July 8, 2026

Swimming pool / spa (new)

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Limits

Pool setback, side8 ft to 10 ft
To the water's edge: 2 ft plus the district side setback (RS1 8 ft -> 10 ft; RS2 6 ft -> 8 ft). By zoning district: RS1 10 ft, RS2 8 ft
Pool setback, rear7 ft
Measured from the water's edge; at least 5 ft from the house foundation unless engineered otherwise.

Fee for a $60,000 job: about $336 Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective July 8, 2026

Solar PV

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Fee for a $28,000 job: about $764 Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective July 8, 2026

Driveway / pavers / walkway / approach

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Fee for a $9,000 job: about $554 Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective July 8, 2026

Interior remodel / alteration (incl kitchen/bath/flooring)

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Fee for a $25,000 job: about $1,538 Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF) · effective July 8, 2026

Built from the building department's own checklists, forms and fee schedules, the county rules and Florida law. Rules change: confirm with the building department before you submit.