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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).

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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).

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).

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).

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 side line3.75 ft to 5 ft
Single-family: A/C, pool equipment, water heaters and generators may take up to half the side setback (RS-1 10 ft, RS-2 7.5 ft), running at no more than 70 dB. By zoning district: RS-1 5 ft, RS-2 3.75 ft
A/C unit distance to the rear line20 ft to 25 ft
Required yards are open and unobstructed from the ground to the sky except as provided (8.17.L); single-family districts: ground-mounted mechanical equipment (A/C, pool equipment, heat pumps, water heaters, generators) may use up to half of the side...

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).

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 and side setbacks
Maximum fence height, front yard5 ft
Required front yard setback; 4 ft within 30 ft of right-of-way intersections

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
Maximum shed area150 sq ft
Shed setback, side6 ft to 13.5 ft
Every required yard is open and unobstructed from the ground to the sky except as provided (8.17.L); single-family districts: sheds, where allowed, may extend into the setback area at most 18 inches if not over 10 ft above grade (8.17.L.9.c). Interior side...
Shed setback, rear18.5 ft to 23.5 ft
Every required yard is open and unobstructed from the ground to the sky except as provided (8.17.L); single-family districts: sheds, where allowed, may extend into the setback area at most 18 inches if not over 10 ft above grade (8.17.L.9.c). Rear setback...
Maximum shed height inside the house setbacks10 ft
The 18-inch shed encroachment into the setback area applies only to sheds not over 10 ft above grade (8.17.L.9.c); sheds may be up to 12 ft high and 150 sq ft (8.16).

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 side line3.75 ft to 5 ft
Single-family: A/C, pool equipment, water heaters and generators may take up to half the side setback (RS-1 10 ft, RS-2 7.5 ft), running at no more than 70 dB. By zoning district: RS-1 5 ft, RS-2 3.75 ft
Generator distance to the rear line20 ft to 25 ft
Required yards are open and unobstructed from the ground to the sky except as provided (8.17.L); single-family districts: ground-mounted mechanical equipment (A/C, pool equipment, heat pumps, water heaters, generators) may use up to half of the side...
Screening around the generatorRequired (wall, fence or hedge)
From view, by a wall or hedge

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, side and rear7.5 ft

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).

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).

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).

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.