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Miami Beach building permits

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 $529 Building Department Fee Guide 2025 (PDF) · effective October 1, 2025

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 $397 Building Department Fee Guide 2025 (PDF) · effective October 1, 2025

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 $177 Building Department Fee Guide 2025 (PDF) · effective October 1, 2025

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 $151 Building Department Fee Guide 2025 (PDF) · effective October 1, 2025

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
RS single-family districts: 5 ft from a rear or interior side line, 10 ft from a side line facing a street; at most 5 ft above the flood elevation and 10 ft above grade, otherwise the house setbacks apply
Screening around the A/C unitRequired (wall, fence or hedge)
Physical or landscape screening when visible from the right-of-way

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $9,000 job: at least $136 (priced per item) Building Department Fee Guide 2025 (PDF) · effective October 1, 2025

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 $164 Building Department Fee Guide 2025 (PDF) · effective October 1, 2025

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 rear7 ft
Interior side and rear yards; 5 ft on a side facing a street, waterway or golf course
Maximum fence height, front yard5 ft
At the front line; set back from it: 5 ft plus 1 ft for every 2 ft of setback, up to 7 ft; 5 ft on a side facing a street, waterway or golf course

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $6,000 job: about $155 Building Department Fee Guide 2025 (PDF) · effective October 1, 2025

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 height12 ft to 20 ft
1-story 12 ft, 2-story 20 ft, measured from base flood elevation + 1 ft
Shed setback, side and rear7.5 ft
1-story accessory building in the rear yard: 7.5 ft side and rear; 2-story: 10 ft side (or the house's side setback), 15 ft rear; 15 ft from a side line facing a street; at most 25% of the required rear yard
Shed distance from the house5 ft
Separated from the house, open to the sky with no overhead connection

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $7,000 job: about $159 Building Department Fee Guide 2025 (PDF) · effective October 1, 2025

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
RS single-family districts: 5 ft from a rear or interior side line, 10 ft from a side line facing a street; at most 5 ft above the flood elevation and 10 ft above grade, otherwise the house setbacks apply
Screening around the generatorRequired (wall, fence or hedge)
Physical or landscape screening when visible from the right-of-way

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $14,000 job: about $309 Building Department Fee Guide 2025 (PDF) · effective October 1, 2025

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, side5 ft to 9 ft
To the deck, platform or screen enclosure 7.5 ft (10 ft on a side facing a street); to the water's edge 9 ft (11.5 ft facing a street); 5 ft for a pre-1942 architecturally significant, individually designated historic or contributing home
Pool setback, rear5 ft to 7.5 ft
To the deck, platform or screen enclosure 6 ft; to the water's edge 7.5 ft; 5 ft for a pre-1942 architecturally significant, individually designated historic or contributing home; oceanfront lots measure from the old city bulkhead line

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $60,000 job: about $1,323 Building Department Fee Guide 2025 (PDF) · effective October 1, 2025

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 $617 Building Department Fee Guide 2025 (PDF) · effective October 1, 2025

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 $199 Building Department Fee Guide 2025 (PDF) · effective October 1, 2025

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 $551 Building Department Fee Guide 2025 (PDF) · effective October 1, 2025

Uploading files

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.