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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 $622 Building Division Adopted Fee Schedule 092025 (PDF) · effective Ord. 2025-09-25 adopted Sept 9

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 $680 Building Division Adopted Fee Schedule 092025 (PDF) · effective Ord. 2025-09-25 adopted Sept 9

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 $367 Building Division Adopted Fee Schedule 092025 (PDF) · effective Ord. 2025-09-25 adopted Sept 9

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 $258 Building Division Adopted Fee Schedule 092025 (PDF) · effective Ord. 2025-09-25 adopted Sept 9

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).

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: about $157 Building Division Adopted Fee Schedule 092025 (PDF) · effective Ord. 2025-09-25 adopted Sept 9

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 $304 Building Division Adopted Fee Schedule 092025 (PDF) · effective Ord. 2025-09-25 adopted Sept 9

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, side and rear5 ft
Shed distance from the house10 ft

Fee for a $7,000 job: about $335 Building Division Adopted Fee Schedule 092025 (PDF) · effective Ord. 2025-09-25 adopted Sept 9

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 setback10 ft
2 ft from structure
Screening around the generatorRequired (wall, fence or hedge)
From view, by a wall or hedge

Fee for a $14,000 job: about $555 Building Division Adopted Fee Schedule 092025 (PDF) · effective Ord. 2025-09-25 adopted Sept 9

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).

Fee for a $60,000 job: about $1,382 Building Division Adopted Fee Schedule 092025 (PDF) · effective Ord. 2025-09-25 adopted Sept 9

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 $994 Building Division Adopted Fee Schedule 092025 (PDF) · effective Ord. 2025-09-25 adopted Sept 9

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 $398 Building Division Adopted Fee Schedule 092025 (PDF) · effective Ord. 2025-09-25 adopted Sept 9

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 $900 Building Division Adopted Fee Schedule 092025 (PDF) · effective Ord. 2025-09-25 adopted Sept 9

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.