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Miami-Dade County · rules last read 2026-10-14

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 $730 VKB Permit Fee Schedule.pdf (PDF) · effective March 1, 2022

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 $556 VKB Permit Fee Schedule.pdf (PDF) · effective March 1, 2022

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 $266 VKB Permit Fee Schedule.pdf (PDF) · effective March 1, 2022

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 $205 VKB Permit Fee Schedule.pdf (PDF) · effective March 1, 2022

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 line4 ft

Forms we fill for you

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

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
Rear zone: 6 ft from the average grade (or the neighbor's permitted wall height), and no more than 8 ft from the neighbor's grade; court-game fences follow their own rule.
Maximum fence height, front yard6 ft
Front zone (between the house and the street): 6 ft from the crown of the road; ornamental entry features up to 8 ft.

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $6,000 job: about $207 VKB Permit Fee Schedule.pdf (PDF) · effective March 1, 2022

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 height7.5 ft
Maximum height 7.5 ft above the Base Flood Elevation (not above grade); rooftop access prohibited.
Maximum shed area100 sq ft
Size: 100 square feet; one shed per property.
Shed setback, side2 ft to 7.5 ft
Single Family and Two-Family districts, sheds: side 7.5 ft, side facing a street 15 ft, rear 5 ft; side and rear may be 2 ft if a 5-ft fence, wall or dense hedge exists or is installed when the shed is placed; not in the front yard or a street-side yard...
Shed setback, rear2 ft to 5 ft
Single Family and Two-Family districts, sheds: side 7.5 ft, side facing a street 15 ft, rear 5 ft; side and rear may be 2 ft if a 5-ft fence, wall or dense hedge exists or is installed when the shed is placed; not in the front yard or a street-side yard...

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $7,000 job: about $236 VKB Permit Fee Schedule.pdf (PDF) · effective March 1, 2022

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
Screening around the generatorRequired (wall, fence or hedge)
From view, by a wall or hedge

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $14,000 job: about $440 VKB Permit Fee Schedule.pdf (PDF) · effective March 1, 2022

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, side6.5 ft to 7.5 ft
To the waterline: interior side 6.5 ft (7.5 ft in Island Residential interior lots); street side 6.5 to 15 ft
Pool setback, rear0 ft to 6.5 ft
To the waterline: 6.5 ft; waterfront lots may have no rear setback

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $60,000 job: about $1,777 VKB Permit Fee Schedule.pdf (PDF) · effective March 1, 2022

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 $847 VKB Permit Fee Schedule.pdf (PDF) · effective March 1, 2022

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 $295 VKB Permit Fee Schedule.pdf (PDF) · effective March 1, 2022

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 $760 VKB Permit Fee Schedule.pdf (PDF) · effective March 1, 2022

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.