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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 $640 new building dept fees.pdf (PDF) · effective March 10, 2026

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 $520 new building dept fees.pdf (PDF) · effective March 10, 2026

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 $322 new building dept fees.pdf (PDF) · effective March 10, 2026

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 $254 new building dept fees.pdf (PDF) · effective March 10, 2026

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 to 9 ft
A/C and other equipment at grade stays out of the setbacks: the H30A/H30B side setback: 5 ft or 10% of the lot frontage, whichever is greater (new homes 7.5 to 9 ft); not visible from a street or waterway

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $9,000 job: about $196 new building dept fees.pdf (PDF) · effective March 10, 2026

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 $208 new building dept fees.pdf (PDF) · effective March 10, 2026

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 rear4 ft
Residential side/rear yards

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $6,000 job: about $282 new building dept fees.pdf (PDF) · effective March 10, 2026

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
Accessory buildings in H30A/H30B
Maximum shed area250 sq ft
All accessory buildings together (counted in the floor area ratio)
Shed setback, side5 ft
The district side setback: the H30A/H30B side setback: 5 ft or 10% of the lot frontage, whichever is greater (new homes 7.5 to 9 ft)
Shed setback, rear5 ft
Accessory buildings in the rear yard (H30B): rear 5 ft; a tool shed up to 70 sq ft: rear 5 ft, side per the district

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $7,000 job: about $302 new building dept fees.pdf (PDF) · effective March 10, 2026

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 to 9 ft
Never in a setback: the H30A/H30B side setback: 5 ft or 10% of the lot frontage, whichever is greater (new homes 7.5 to 9 ft); rear 20 ft; preferably behind the house or on the roof
Generator distance to the rear line20 ft
Never in a setback: H30A/H30B rear setback 20 ft
Screening around the generatorRequired (wall, fence or hedge)
Fence, wall or hedge (or an enclosure) hiding it from the street and the neighbors

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $14,000 job: about $441 new building dept fees.pdf (PDF) · effective March 10, 2026

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 rear5 ft
Pools, decks and screen enclosures: rear 5 ft, interior side 5 ft, front and corner 10 ft

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $60,000 job: about $1,355 new building dept fees.pdf (PDF) · effective March 10, 2026

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 $719 new building dept fees.pdf (PDF) · effective March 10, 2026

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 $342 new building dept fees.pdf (PDF) · effective March 10, 2026

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 $660 new building dept fees.pdf (PDF) · effective March 10, 2026

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.