Permit records
Miami-Dade County permit search
Miami-Dade County permit records are public. The jurisdiction publishes them through an online record search.
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- Project types verified
- 10
- in Miami-Dade County
- Search verified
- 12 Jul 2026
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Search Miami-Dade County permit records
Miami-Dade Building Department e-Permitting 'Building Permit Selection Menu': public lookup of permit and inspection history by permit number, process number, or address..
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- 11805 SW 26 Street, Miami, FL 33175
- Phone: (786) 315-2100
- Email: permitcenter@miamidade.gov
- Official permit page
- Official fee schedule
What needs a permit in Miami-Dade County
Every project type we have verified in Miami-Dade County, with the rule, the threshold, and the fee that applies here.
| Project | Permit needed? | Threshold | Typical fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck Permit | It depends | wood deck 18 inches or less above ground is exempt; decks higher than 18 inches require a building permit | No dedicated deck line |
| Electrical Permit | Permit required | Not specified | Residential wiring for new construction, additions, repairs and alterations is $0.11 per... |
| Fence Permit | Permit required | Not specified | Fence type determines permit type: wood and masonry fences require a Building Permit... |
| HVAC Permit | Permit required | Not specified | An exact change out air conditioning system is charged $24.17 per ton subject to a... |
| Patio Permit | It depends | open concrete slabs and pavers outside the building do not require a building permit; roofed or screened patio enclosures require a permit | No dedicated patio line |
| Plumbing Permit | Permit required | Not specified | Single family plumbing for new construction, additions or alterations is $0.140 per... |
| Pool Permit | Permit required | Not specified | Installation of a residential swimming pool or spa carries a flat $640 building permit... |
| Roof Replacement Permit | It depends | under F.S. 553.79(1)(g) (HB 803, ch. 2026-63, effective 2026-07-01), work valued at less than $7,500 on a single-family dwelling qualifies for exemption upon a written exemption request with documentation of the nature and value of the work; the exemption excludes electrical, plumbing, structural, mechanical, and gas work and any property in a flood hazard area; the statute does not name roofing, so a non-structural reroof under that value can qualify; confirm with Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources. Much of Miami-Dade County lies in flood hazard areas where this exemption does not apply. | Re-roofing is charged per square foot of roof coverage including overhangs at $0.11 for... |
| Shed Permit | Permit required | only one utility shed up to 400 sq ft permitted per residential lot under County Code Section 33-20(k) | A prefabricated utility shed over 100 sq ft carries a flat $147 building permit fee |
| Solar Permit | Permit required | Not specified | Roof mounted solar photovoltaic systems are $365.63 per system, or $250 per system using... |
Everything we have verified about permits in Miami-Dade County