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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 $751 attachment a building dept fee schedule 05.10.21 (PDF) · effective Revised 5/2021

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 $562 attachment a building dept fee schedule 05.10.21 (PDF) · effective Revised 5/2021

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 $248 attachment a building dept fee schedule 05.10.21 (PDF) · effective Revised 5/2021

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 $141 attachment a building dept fee schedule 05.10.21 (PDF) · effective Revised 5/2021

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 line3.5 ft
Only in a rear or side yard, at least 3.5 ft from the property line, top no more than 6 ft above the design flood elevation; screened from the street by landscaping or fencing; otherwise the house setbacks apply
Screening around the A/C unitRequired (wall, fence or hedge)
Landscaping or fencing hiding it from the street

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 $59 attachment a building dept fee schedule 05.10.21 (PDF) · effective Revised 5/2021

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 height6 ft
Maximum fence height, front yard4 ft

Fee for a $6,000 job: about $186 attachment a building dept fee schedule 05.10.21 (PDF) · effective Revised 5/2021

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 height8 ft
Maximum shed area100 sq ft
Shed setback, side and rear3 ft

Fee for a $7,000 job: about $217 attachment a building dept fee schedule 05.10.21 (PDF) · effective Revised 5/2021

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 line3.5 ft
Only in a rear or side yard, at least 3.5 ft from the property line, top no more than 6 ft above the design flood elevation; screened from the street by landscaping or fencing; otherwise the house setbacks apply
Screening around the generatorRequired (wall, fence or hedge)
Landscaping or fencing hiding it from the street

Fee for a $14,000 job: about $437 attachment a building dept fee schedule 05.10.21 (PDF) · effective Revised 5/2021

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 ft

Fee for a $60,000 job: about $1,853 attachment a building dept fee schedule 05.10.21 (PDF) · effective Revised 5/2021

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 $876 attachment a building dept fee schedule 05.10.21 (PDF) · effective Revised 5/2021

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 $280 attachment a building dept fee schedule 05.10.21 (PDF) · effective Revised 5/2021

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 $782 attachment a building dept fee schedule 05.10.21 (PDF) · effective Revised 5/2021

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.