Building permits in Miami, Florida
Of the 12 common home projects we have verified in Miami, 8 need a permit outright and 4 depend on size or scope. Click any project for the full rule, fee, and how to apply.
By Mario Bailey Last checked · 2 official sources
Verified against official sources- Project types verified
- 13
- in Miami
City of Miami Building Department
- Miami Riverside Center (MRC), 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 4th Floor, Miami, FL 33130
- Phone: (305) 416-1100
- Email: building@miamigov.com
- Official permit page
- Permit portal
- Official fee schedule
Look up a permit in Miami
Miami runs an online permit portal. Many local portals let you check application status, search permit records, and view inspection results without calling the office.
What needs a permit in Miami
Of the 12 common home projects we have verified in Miami, 8 need a permit outright and 4 depend on size or scope. Click any project for the full rule, fee, and how to apply.
| Project | Permit needed? | Threshold | Typical fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Remodel Permit | It depends | Finish work and listed fixture swaps versus a remodel | "Residential less than estimated $2,500.00": $45.00 |
| Deck Permit | Permit required | Any size | "Residential less than estimated $2,500.00": $45.00 |
| Electrical Permit | It depends | Listed repairs and like-for-like device replacements versus new wiring and circuits | "Residential less than estimated $2,500.00": $45.00 |
| EV Charger Permit | Permit required | Any size | "Residential less than estimated $2,500.00": $45.00 |
| Fence Permit | Permit required | Any size | "Residential less than estimated $2,500.00": $45.00 |
| HVAC Permit | It depends | Repairs and part replacements versus new or replacement equipment | "Residential less than estimated $2,500.00": $45.00 |
| Patio Permit | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not published |
| Plumbing Permit | It depends | Value of materials and labor for plumbing repair work by a licensed plumbing contractor | "Residential less than estimated $2,500.00": $45.00 |
| Pool Permit | Permit required | Any size | "Residential less than estimated $2,500.00": $45.00 |
| Roof Replacement Permit | Permit required | Any size | "Residential less than estimated $2,500.00": $45.00 |
| Shed Permit | Permit required | Any size | "Residential less than estimated $2,500.00": $45.00 |
| Solar Permit | Permit required | Any size | All City building permit fees for solar panel installation are waived for residential... |
| Water Heater Permit | Permit required | Any size | "Residential less than estimated $2,500.00": $45.00 |
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Miami permit fees compared with nearby Florida localities
| Florida locality | Deck Permit | HVAC Permit | Electrical Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | "Residential less than estimated $2,500.00": $45.00 | "Residential less than estimated $2,500.00": $45.00 | "Residential less than estimated $2,500.00": $45.00 |
| Alachua County | No deck-specific flat fee is published | Flat fee: Res Mechanical Alt/Repair $110.00, per the... | No electrical-specific flat fee is published |
| Brevard County | Not published | ...fee table lists a Building Code Review fee of $75.00... | ...fee table lists a Building Code Review fee of $75.00... |
| Broward County | ...the Structural permit schedule, the greater of a $125... | ...and ventilation) permit is the greater of a $125... | Electrical permit is the greater of a $125 minimum base... |
Each cell is the opening clause of that Florida jurisdiction's own fee schedule; the full wording and source sit on each permit page.
Miami permit questions, answered from the data
- Do you need a permit in Miami?
- For most projects, yes. Of the 13 permit types we have verified for Miami, 8 always require a permit (for example a deck permit), 4 depend on size or scope (a bathroom remodel permit, for instance). Each Miami permit type's page states the exact rule and its source.
- How much does a permit cost in Miami?
- Miami publishes a fee for 12 of the 13 permit types we cover, each quoted on its page from the jurisdiction's own schedule (linked on every page that carries one). Fees are set by City of Miami Building Department; we do not estimate or mark them up.
- Where do you apply for a permit in Miami?
- City of Miami Building Department issues permits in Miami, with an online portal for applications, plan uploads and status checks, and takes questions at (305) 416-1100. The Miami official page and portal are linked in the office section above.
How the Miami pages were verified. 13 permit types, 6 distinct official sources, most recently checked . Every rule is read from City of Miami Building Department or the applicable code and cited on its page; anything we could not confirm for Miami is marked rather than estimated. How we verify.