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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 $794 Resolution No 2555 Building and Zoning Fee (PDF) · effective February 11, 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).

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $18,000 job: about $596 Resolution No 2555 Building and Zoning Fee (PDF) · effective February 11, 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).

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $8,000 job: about $285 Resolution No 2555 Building and Zoning Fee (PDF) · effective February 11, 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).

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $4,500 job: about $272 Resolution No 2555 Building and Zoning Fee (PDF) · effective February 11, 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 line5 ft
A/C equipment may be installed in the 10 ft side setback, protruding no more than 5 ft from the house wall, so at least 5 ft from a side line (23-12(15)(h)); not in front or rear setbacks; screened from street and neighbors.

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $9,000 job: at least $150 (priced per item) Resolution No 2555 Building and Zoning Fee (PDF) · effective February 11, 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).

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $1,800 job: about $270 Resolution No 2555 Building and Zoning Fee (PDF) · effective February 11, 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 height6 ft
Measured from the average finished grade of the adjoining lots; 7 ft for privacy walls/fences along Kane Concourse; a hedge along the fence is required in some locations.

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $6,000 job: about $273 Resolution No 2555 Building and Zoning Fee (PDF) · effective February 11, 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

Shed setback, side10 ft
RD single-family: side setback 10 ft on all lots; no part of any building or structure may project into a side or rear setback except fences, walls and eaves (23-12(15)(a)(iii)).
Shed setback, rear10 ft to 40 ft
RD rear setback: non-waterfront lots 15 ft, lots fronting Kane Concourse 10 ft; waterfront lots 25 ft (Block 23 lots 1-28, 96-104) or 40 ft (Block 23 lots 29-95) from the outside bulkhead wall.

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $7,000 job: about $273 Resolution No 2555 Building and Zoning Fee (PDF) · effective February 11, 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 line5 ft
As close to the house as service allows; screened from neighbors and streets in residential areas; the town may approve a screened front or street-side location.
Screening around the generatorRequired (wall, fence or hedge)
From neighbors and streets by a wall, fence or landscaping

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $14,000 job: about $463 Resolution No 2555 Building and Zoning Fee (PDF) · effective February 11, 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, side10 ft
Pools, hot tubs and spas may not be built in the 10 ft side yard setback (23-12(15)(g)); pool decks at least 5 ft from side and rear lot lines; corner-lot street side yard 5 ft.
Pool setback, rear5 ft
Non-waterfront lots: at least 5 ft from the rear lot line; waterfront lots: at least 5 ft from the seawall (20 ft from the street-side lot line); pool equipment and decks 5 ft from side and rear lot lines.

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $60,000 job: about $1,986 Resolution No 2555 Building and Zoning Fee (PDF) · effective February 11, 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).

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $28,000 job: about $927 Resolution No 2555 Building and Zoning Fee (PDF) · effective February 11, 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).

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $9,000 job: about $308 Resolution No 2555 Building and Zoning Fee (PDF) · effective February 11, 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).

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $25,000 job: about $828 Resolution No 2555 Building and Zoning Fee (PDF) · effective February 11, 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.