Miami Building Permits

Miami enforces Florida's strict hurricane-resistant building code. Here are permit fees, requirements, and application links for common projects.

🏛 City of Miami Building Department 🌀 Florida Building Code (Hurricane Standards) 📅 Updated April 2026

Hurricane Code Note: Miami enforces the Florida Building Code with high-velocity hurricane zone (HVHZ) requirements — among the strictest in the U.S. All roofing, windows, doors, and structural work must meet HVHZ wind uplift standards.

About Building Permits in Miami

Building permits in Miami are issued by the City of Miami Building Department. Most residential permit applications are submitted online through the Miami ePlan portal at miamigov.com/building. Processing times for standard residential projects typically run 5–15 business days; Florida state law mandates 30-day review.

8th Edition Florida Building Code (2023 FBC). Miami enforces strict high-velocity hurricane zone (HVHZ) requirements — all materials must have Miami-Dade Product Approval.

A recorded Notice of Commencement (NOC) is mandatory before the first inspection for any project over $2,500.

Project Types in Miami

Fence Permit$75–$300 · Required over 4 ft Deck Permit$150–$700 · Required for all decks Roof Replacement$400–$2,500 · Always required (HVHZ) ADU Permit$2,000–$10,000+ · Complex process Pool Permit$800–$4,000 · Always required Shed PermitREQUIRED FOR ALL SIZES (HURRICANE LOAD) Kitchen Remodel PermitREQUIRED FOR MEP CHANGES Bathroom Remodel PermitREQUIRED FOR ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES Electrical Panel PermitREQUIRED FOR ALL SERVICE WORK HVAC PermitREQUIRED FOR ALL UNIT REPLACEMENTS