Permits & Construction

Digital Permitting

The City of Miami uses digital permitting processes - ePlan and iBuild. Find out how to use them here!

Register as a Permit Expediter

Are you a permit expediter working/planning to work on projects within The City of Miami? Permit expediters must now be registered with the City. There is no cost for registration.

Permitting Landing Page

Navigate through essential information for every stage of a development project.

Permit Catalog

A collection of step-by-step permitting processes.

Informational Permitting Documents

All applications for permits are now digital, but some of these documents may be required along with your submission.

Inspections

Directions and forms for the various business & home inspections required in the City and beyond.

Get an Easy Permit

The Easy Permit Request program allows qualified contractors to apply,
for small projects that do not require plan review (i.e. no major construction) and immediately receive a building permit via e-mail to begin working.

Property Information

Use our tools to delve deeper into your own property or one you have an interest in.

Fire Prevention Bureau

The Fire Prevention Bureau (FPB) is responsible for Certificate of Use/Fire Safety Permit inspections and Plans Review for construction as well as the yearly Certificate of Occupancy program, water flow tests, monitor the hydrant and water supply system, and conduct annual life safety inspections in all existing businesses, new business applications, marinas, hospitals and more.

How to use the Interactive Mapping Tool (GIS)

The Zoning Interactive Tool is a mapping application which provides real estate data on properties within the City. Users can view a variety of visual layers such as Miami 21 zoning designations, Future Land Use designations, Historic Preservation layers, NET Area, and Commission Districts.

Remodeling and Construction

Instructions and information you may need once your project has begun.

Permitting Resources

Explanations, forms, and payment information.

Unsafe Structures

The City of Miami Building department enforces building activity that includes unsafe structures, work without existing or active permits, demolitions, and more. The City of Miami Building department enforces building activity that includes unsafe structures, work without existing or active permits, demolitions, and more.

Filming and Events

Get permits to host a temporary event, a special event, or to film in The City of Miami.

Building Department Directory

View the names, locations, and contact information for the various divisions and employees within the Building Department, located on the fourth floor of MRC.(Scroll down for division chiefs and contact info).

Trees

Are you planting, trimming, and and/or removing a tree(s) in the City of Miami and unsure what permit you need? These pages will help you determine the correct permit you need, and walk you through the appropriate steps in order to obtain it.

Appeals & Hearings

Appeal a code violation, warrant or exception; request a hearing, view the rezoning hearing schedule and more. This refers to appeals and hearing requests that can be made in relation to planning, building, and zoning permits and services.

Historically Designated Properties

All of the services that pertain to historic properties, specifically.

Apply / Manage Building Permits (iBuild)

The digital entry for all Building permit applications and management.

Make a Payment to the City of Miami

Did you have an invoice or have a transaction ID that you need to make a payment on? The City of Miami offers online payment for items such as permits, alarms, code violations and more.

How to use ProjectDox

ProjectDox (part of ePlan) is a web-based solution that lets customers initiate and complete the plan submission, review and approval process online, rather than using a manual, paper-based process. All permit applications (and more) use ProjectDox to upload drawings and documents.

Elevators

Elevator inspections and permitting information.

Land Development

The Land Development Division is responsible for guiding applicants, and the general public through the entitlement (special permit) process.

Get a Floating Meter Permit

Are you doing construction or hosting a special event that requires extra water (for portable bathrooms, for instance)? If you're trying to get a floating meter, you will need a permit from The City in order to acquire County approval.

Expedited Reviews

Expedited Plan Reviews, Expedited Fire Review and Joint Plan Review requests.

Get a Temporary Banner Permit for an Event

Do you need a temporary banner for an event? These permits are overseen Public Works. These banners have a maximum of 30 days.

View Issued Warrants & Waivers

Warrants and Waivers are special permits issued by The City. This page directs you to the current & past issued warrants and waivers.

Register as a Public Works Contractor

Are you a contractor planning to do work in The City of Miami's public right-of-way? To work on the City’s right-of-way, contractors must be registered & approved with the Department of Resilience and Public Works through the electronic permitting system called iPW.

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