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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).

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
Residential side/rear yards

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 height15 ft to 35 ft
Accessory building height not exceeding 15 ft above grade to the roof ridge in R-1, R-1M, E-M, E-S, E-1C and E-2; E-1 sets no separate accessory height (building height 35 ft). By zoning district: R-1 15 ft, R-1M 15 ft, E-M 15 ft, E-S 15 ft, E-1 35 ft,...
Shed setback, side5 ft to 20 ft
Single-family districts (R-1, R-1M, E-M, E-S, E-1, E-1C, E-2), setback tables: sheds less than 145 sq ft (width and depth 12 ft or less, max 8 ft above grade to the roof ridge): interior side 5 ft, rear 5 ft, 5 ft between buildings, side street 10, front...
Shed setback, rear5 ft to 7.5 ft
Single-family districts (R-1, R-1M, E-M, E-S, E-1, E-1C, E-2), setback tables: sheds less than 145 sq ft (width and depth 12 ft or less, max 8 ft above grade to the roof ridge): interior side 5 ft, rear 5 ft, 5 ft between buildings, side street 10, front...
Maximum shed area inside the house setbacks145 sq ft
The small-shed setbacks (5 ft side and rear) are for uninhabitable sheds less than 145 sq ft with width and depth 12 ft or less, max 8 ft high; larger sheds meet the accessory structure setbacks.
Maximum shed height inside the house setbacks8 ft
Sheds less than 145 sq ft (the ones with the 5 ft setbacks) shall not exceed 8 ft above grade to the roof ridge ((d)(13)).
Shed distance from the house5 ft to 10 ft
Sheds less than 145 sq ft: 5 ft between buildings; larger sheds (accessory structures) 10 ft.

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
Residential: rear and interior side 5 ft, street side 10 ft, behind the front building line; screened so it can't be seen from outside the property up to 10 ft high.
Generator pad setback5 ft from structures and side/rear lines
Screening around the generatorRequired (wall, fence or hedge)
Natural or man-made screening so it isn't visible from outside the property up to 10 ft high
Generator distance to windows, doors and vents10 ft
At least 10 ft from any window, vent or door

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, side7.5 ft to 20 ft
Single-family setback tables: pools interior side 10 ft (R-1, R-1M) or 20 ft (E-M, E-S, E-1, E-1C, E-2), rear 7.5 ft, side street 20-30, 5 ft between buildings; pool screen enclosures interior side 7.5 ft (R-1, R-1M) or 15 ft (estates), rear 6 ft. Stored...
Pool setback, rear6 ft to 7.5 ft
Single-family setback tables: pools interior side 10 ft (R-1, R-1M) or 20 ft (E-M, E-S, E-1, E-1C, E-2), rear 7.5 ft, side street 20-30, 5 ft between buildings; pool screen enclosures interior side 7.5 ft (R-1, R-1M) or 15 ft (estates), rear 6 ft. Stored:...

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.