South Bay building permits
The 9th Edition (2026) of the Florida Building Code takes effect Dec 31, 2026: applications submitted from that day must comply with it.
Roof replacement / re-roof
What to submit
- Product approval (Miami-Dade NOA / Florida FL#) Florida
- Permit application County
- Insurance certificate City
- Contractor license / registration City
Depends on your job
- Signed contract / cost estimate
- Survey (signed & sealed)
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
- Building permit application the town's own form
Window and exterior door replacement
What to submit
- Product approval (Miami-Dade NOA / Florida FL#) Florida
- Permit application County
- Insurance certificate City
- Contractor license / registration City
Depends on your job
- Signed contract / cost estimate
- Survey (signed & sealed)
- Photos
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
| Design wind speed | 170 mph Vult |
Forms we fill for you
- Building permit application the town's own form
Hurricane shutters / storm panels
What to submit
- Product approval (Miami-Dade NOA / Florida FL#) Florida
- Permit application County
- Insurance certificate City
- Contractor license / registration City
Depends on your job
- Signed contract / cost estimate
- Survey (signed & sealed)
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
- Building permit application the town's own form
Garage door replacement
What to submit
- Product approval (Miami-Dade NOA / Florida FL#) Florida
- Permit application County
- Insurance certificate City
- Contractor license / registration City
Depends on your job
- Signed contract / cost estimate
- Survey (signed & sealed)
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
- Building permit application the town's own form
A/C changeout (like for like)
What to submit
- Permit application County
- Insurance certificate City
- Contractor license / registration City
- A/C replacement data form City
Depends on your job
- Signed contract / cost estimate
- Survey (signed & sealed)
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).
Forms we fill for you
- Building permit application the town's own form
Water heater
What to submit
- Permit application County
- Insurance certificate City
- Contractor license / registration City
Depends on your job
- Signed contract / cost estimate
- Survey (signed & sealed)
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
- Building permit application the town's own form
Fence / gate
What to submit
- Permit application County
- Insurance certificate City
- Contractor license / registration City
- Survey (signed & sealed) City
Depends on your job
- Signed contract / cost estimate
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 rear | 5 ft Residential side/rear yards |
Forms we fill for you
- Building permit application the town's own form
Shed / accessory storage structure
What to submit
- Permit application County
- Insurance certificate City
- Contractor license / registration City
- Survey (signed & sealed) City
Depends on your job
- Signed contract / cost estimate
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
| Shed setback, side | 7.5 ft Unattached accessory buildings: side 7.5 ft, rear 10 ft; 20 ft from a corner lot's side street |
| Shed setback, rear | 10 ft Unattached accessory buildings: rear 10 ft |
Forms we fill for you
- Building permit application the town's own form
Generator / LP tank
What to submit
- Survey (signed & sealed) County
- Load / energy calculations County
- Permit application County
- Insurance certificate City
- Contractor license / registration City
Depends on your job
- Signed contract / cost estimate
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
- Building permit application the town's own form
Swimming pool / spa (new)
What to submit
- Construction plans / drawings Florida
- Permit application County
- Insurance certificate City
- Contractor license / registration City
- Survey (signed & sealed) City
Depends on your job
- Pool barrier / safety feature form
- Signed contract / cost estimate
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 rear | 10 ft to 13 ft 10 ft from the side and rear lines, measured from a 3 ft perimeter around the pool (so 13 ft to the water); screen enclosures the same |
Forms we fill for you
- Building permit application the town's own form
Solar PV
What to submit
- Permit application County
- Insurance certificate City
- Contractor license / registration City
Depends on your job
- Photos
- Signed contract / cost estimate
- Survey (signed & sealed)
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
- Building permit application the town's own form
Driveway / pavers / walkway / approach
What to submit
- Survey (signed & sealed) Florida
- Permit application County
- Insurance certificate City
- Contractor license / registration City
Depends on your job
- Encroachment / hold-harmless agreement
- Lot coverage / impervious area calculation
- Product approval (Miami-Dade NOA / Florida FL#)
- Signed contract / cost estimate
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
- Building permit application the town's own form
Interior remodel / alteration (incl kitchen/bath/flooring)
What to submit
- Construction plans / drawings Florida
- Permit application County
- Insurance certificate City
- Contractor license / registration City
Depends on your job
- Signed contract / cost estimate
- Survey (signed & sealed)
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
- Building permit application the town's own form
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.