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PERMITS

There are different building jurisdictions. Each city and county issues building permits for work within that city's limits.  Here we present an overview of how the permitting process works. 

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BUILDING PERMITS OVERVIEW

Building Permits Overview

Get an overview of the Building Permit process.

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Building permits are issued in the name of the person(s) performing the work.

  • Only licensed contractors, or owner-builders may obtain a permit.

  • Owner-builder permits are limited to the new construction of one single family residence per 24 month period and interior remodeling of commercial buildings is limited to $5,000 in value.

If you live in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, the County will issue building permits. Permits can be filed at Miami-Dade County's Permitting and Inspection Center, at 11805 SW 26 Street (Coral Way), between 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

There are different building jurisdictions. Each city has it's own building official who issues building permits for work within that city's limits.

What Permits do you Need to Build a Deck in Miami

  1. Proof of ownership (warranty deed, closing statement, or Metro Dade County tax Bill).

  2. An owner may apply for a permit, supervise and do the work in connection with the construction, maintenance, repair, alteration, and addition to a single-family or duplex residence for his own use and occupancy and not intended for sale.

  3. No more than one (1) permit shall be issued to an owner for the construction of a new single-family or duplex residence in any twenty-four (24) month period. Permits for alterations and additions, or plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or gas installations shall be issued only in connection with one single-family or duplex residence in any twenty-four (24) month period, although more than one permit may be issued for such work on the same single-family or duplex residence during that period.

  4. The owner must come in person between the hours 8:00 AM and 11:30 AM.

  5. The permit application and affidavit must be signed and notarized.

  6. The owner must prove to the Building Official that he has the knowledge and ability to do the work.

  7. If there is a violation on the property: 

    *No building permit will be issued to a homeowner to cover illegal work. 

    *The work must be performed by a general contractor or a specific contractor licensed to do the work. 
     

  8. An architect’s or engineer’s report must be submitted certifying that the work was done in accordance with the Florida Building and Code and general construction practices.

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