Miami-Dade County Permitting Guide
Permitting in Miami-Dade varies by project location and jurisdiction. Requirements, portals, forms and review procedures may differ between Miami-Dade County and individual municipalities. Our work includes residential and commercial permits, including qualifying owner-builder projects.
Areas We Commonly Serve
Miami, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Pinecrest, Doral and Homestead, along with other Miami-Dade jurisdictions.
What Changes From One Jurisdiction to Another
- Permit application forms and submittal portals
- Contractor registration requirements
- Owner and contractor authorization documents
- Zoning and planning review procedures
- Plan review routing and correction processes
- Inspection and permit closeout requirements
Permit Support in Miami-Dade
Zone Permitting’s permit experts manage jurisdiction requirements, submittals, plan review follow-up, corrections, inspections and closeout for projects throughout Miami-Dade County.
DERM & County Municipal Review
A permit issued by a Miami-Dade city may also require County Municipal Approval, including DERM environmental review. Applicable County reviews depend on the property and work. DERM, Water and Sewer (WASD), Fire and other required approvals are distinct review items.
The County municipal application receives a separate process number beginning with “M.” The submission route depends on the municipality; some cities transmit applications to the County electronically. We manage the required filing documents, County comments, corrections and approval records alongside the city permit.
Confirm the current submission requirements using Miami-Dade’s County Municipal Approval instructions.
Asbestos Review for Demolition & Renovation
Miami-Dade also requires asbestos review for most commercial and certain residential demolition or renovation projects. Survey and advance-notification requirements depend on the facility and work. We manage the permit-side documents and submission follow-up with the project team; we also work with licensed asbestos consultants and abatement contractors to coordinate their reports and required paperwork with the permit process.
See the County’s asbestos review requirements before planning demolition or renovation.
Code Violations & After-the-Fact Permits
Work done without a permit and unresolved code violations may require follow-up with both the building department and code enforcement division. Our permit experts research available records, identify the required after-the-fact permit applications and manage submissions, corrections and inspection scheduling with the project team. Plans and technical corrections are prepared by the responsible licensed professionals.
See how we help with code violations & after-the-fact permits.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I search for a Miami-Dade County building permit?
Miami-Dade County provides online searches for permit applications, inspection history and related building records. Depending on the system, a search may use the permit or process number, property address or folio number.
Does Miami-Dade County handle permits for every property in the county?
No. Many properties are located within municipalities that operate their own building departments. A project may also require separate Miami-Dade County approvals even when the primary building permit is filed with a city.
How do I know which Miami-Dade building department has jurisdiction?
The property address and municipal boundary determine the primary permitting jurisdiction. Confirming jurisdiction before preparing the application helps avoid using the wrong forms, portal or contractor-registration process.
How are Miami-Dade permit inspections scheduled and tracked?
After a permit is issued, inspections are scheduled through the responsible jurisdiction’s system. Miami-Dade County provides online inspection scheduling and tracking for permits under County review, while municipalities use their own procedures.
Can Zone Permitting manage both municipal and County approvals?
Yes. Our permit experts identify the required jurisdictions, manage the primary permit process and track related County or outside approvals when they apply. We keep the owner, contractor and design team informed about outstanding items.
Need Permit Help in Miami-Dade County?
Send us the project address, jurisdiction if known and any permit or process number already assigned.