Homestead Building Permit Requirements & Checklist 2026

Permit Types by Trade

Click any trade to expand. These are the 294 requirements we check.

General / Structural3

Building Permit (Master) — New SFR / Additions / Alterations / Interior Remodel

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EPL-B.U.I.L.D. is integrated with DigEplan for electronic plans review — simultaneous multi-department review
All PDFs must be flattened (single layer), no embedded objects, unrestricted security, allow markups
Drawings in LANDSCAPE orientation only; documents can be landscape or portrait
+ 120 more checked during analysis

Demolition Permit

Submit via EPL-B.U.I.L.D. portal
Homestead/MDC Municipal Permit Application — signed & notarized
Demolition Checklist (Homestead-specific form on Forms page)
Survey showing existing structure, property lines, hose bib location
+ 7 more checked during analysis

Certificate of Occupancy / Certificate of Completion

Certificate of Occupancy Checklist (Homestead-specific form on Forms page)
CO issued for new construction or change of use
CC issued for renovation/alteration projects
ALL trade permit inspections must be approved before final building inspection
+ 4 more checked during analysis

Roofing1

Roofing Permit — Re-Roof (HVHZ) Residential & Commercial

Submit via EPL-B.U.I.L.D. portal
Homestead/MDC Municipal Permit Application — signed & notarized with 13-digit folio
Notices of Acceptance (NOAs) and Roof Application Standards (R.A.S.) — all pages for one NOA in ONE PDF
+ 14 more checked during analysis

Electrical3

Electrical Permit (Sub-Permit / Service Change / Panel Upgrade)

Submit via EPL-B.U.I.L.D. portal
Homestead/MDC Municipal Permit Application (Electrical) — signed & notarized with 13-digit folio
MDC-standard Electrical Fee Sheet
Electrical calculations + drawings grouped in ONE PDF per discipline — numbered pages
+ 14 more checked during analysis

Solar PV Installation Permit

Submit via EPL-B.U.I.L.D. portal
Homestead/MDC Municipal Permit Application — signed & notarized
Structural analysis/engineering letter confirming roof can support PV system load
Electrical plans for PV system — interconnection diagram, panel specs, inverter specs
+ 7 more checked during analysis

Generator Permit

Submit via EPL-B.U.I.L.D. portal
Homestead/MDC Municipal Permit Application — signed & notarized
Requirements for Generator Permit form (Homestead-specific form on Forms page)
Generator specifications and product approvals
+ 6 more checked during analysis

Plumbing1

Plumbing Permit (Sub-Permit / Water Heater / Sewer)

Submit via EPL-B.U.I.L.D. portal
Homestead/MDC Municipal Permit Application (Plumbing) — signed & notarized with 13-digit folio
MDC Plumbing and Gas Fee Sheet
Plumbing calculations + drawings in ONE PDF per discipline — numbered pages
+ 3 more checked during analysis

Mechanical / HVAC1

Mechanical/HVAC Permit (AC Changeout / New Install)

Submit via EPL-B.U.I.L.D. portal
Homestead/MDC Municipal Permit Application (Mechanical) — signed & notarized with 13-digit folio
MDC Mechanical Fee Sheet
Mechanical Permit Checklist (Homestead-specific form available on Forms page)
+ 9 more checked during analysis

Windows & Doors1

Windows / Doors / Shutters Permit

Submit via EPL-B.U.I.L.D. portal
Homestead/MDC Municipal Permit Application — signed & notarized
Window Door Shutter Affidavit (Homestead-specific form on Forms page)
Product Approvals / NOAs for ALL windows, doors, shutters — all pages in ONE PDF per NOA
+ 6 more checked during analysis

Pool & Spa1

Pool / Spa / Hot Tub Permit

Submit via EPL-B.U.I.L.D. portal
Homestead/MDC Municipal Permit Application — signed & notarized with 13-digit folio
Swimming Pool Barrier Certification form (Homestead-specific form on Forms page)
FL Residential Swimming Pool and Hot Tub Safety Act compliance — MANDATORY
+ 7 more checked during analysis

Fence & Driveway2

Driveway / Walkway / Patio Permit

Submit via EPL-B.U.I.L.D. portal
Homestead/MDC Municipal Permit Application — signed & notarized
Driveways Checklist (Homestead-specific form on Forms page)
Site plan with driveway dimensions, property lines, setbacks
+ 13 more checked during analysis

Fence Permit

Submit via EPL-B.U.I.L.D. portal
Homestead/MDC Municipal Permit Application — signed & notarized
Fence Checklist (Homestead-specific form on Forms page)
Site plan showing fence location, height, linear footage, setback dimensions
+ 7 more checked during analysis

Signs1

Sign Permit

Submit via EPL-B.U.I.L.D. portal
Homestead/MDC Municipal Permit Application — signed & notarized
Sign plans showing dimensions, height, illumination, location on building/property
Product Approvals / NOAs for sign materials (HVHZ)
+ 5 more checked during analysis

Business & Admin2

Private Provider Package

Per FL Statute 553.791 — Alternative Plans Review and Inspection
Private Provider Notice to Building Official (NTBO) — must use official City of Homestead forms
Private Provider Procedures form (Homestead-specific)
Private Provider Procedures (Inspections) Request for Information form
+ 7 more checked during analysis

Change of Contractor

Submit via EPL-B.U.I.L.D. portal — 'Adding/Updating Contractor' step during permit finalization
New contractor must be registered with BOTH MDC AND City of Homestead
New contractor must verify qualification for the proposed scope of work
New signed and notarized permit application may be required
+ 3 more checked during analysis

Common Rejection Reasons

Top 8 reasons permits get rejected in Homestead.

Insurance certificate holder MUST read EXACTLY: 'CITY OF HOMESTEAD, 100 CIVIC COURT, HOMESTEAD, FL 33030' — this is from the official Contractor Licensing Registration PDF. Private Provider cert holder is slightly different: 'City of Homestead Building Department, 100 Civic Court, Homestead, FL 33030'

Contractor must register with BOTH Miami-Dade County AND City of Homestead BEFORE submitting ANY permit application — dual registration is mandatory

As of October 1, 2025, ALL contractor/utility owner registration must go through EPL-B.U.I.L.D. — the old paper/email registration process is dead

Registration requires: (A) State of Florida Contractor License (DBPR), (B) Miami-Dade County Local Business Tax Receipt OR County of Origin LBT, (C) Liability & Workers Comp Insurance, (D) Driver's License (original or clear color copy), (E) Company info + EIN + email

Owner-builder insurance minimums are DIFFERENT from contractor: $50,000 per person liability (per official registration page)

File naming convention is STRICTLY ENFORCED — application will NOT be accepted if naming convention is not followed! Format: BD-YY-XXXXX-PT-R-DISCIPLINE (all UPPERCASE). If no permit number yet, use file contents as name

NO special characters allowed in file names: no asterisks, parentheses, periods, question marks, shapes, double periods, # % & { } / \ ? < > * $ ! ' — this alone causes more rejections than any other issue

Plans must be ONE PDF PER DISCIPLINE — grouped by Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Civil. NOT one giant PDF, NOT one PDF per page

FAQ — Homestead

What documents do I need for a permit in Homestead?

For most permits: completed application, signed & sealed plans, site survey, product approvals (Miami-Dade NOA or FL# required since Homestead is HVHZ), energy calculations for HVAC, and Notice of Commencement if your job exceeds $2500. Our AI checks your package against all 294 Homestead-specific requirements and shows you exactly what's missing.

How do I submit a permit in Homestead?

Electronic only via EPL-B.U.I.L.D. — strict file naming convention REQUIRED Access the portal: Homestead online permitting system. Phone: (305) 224-4500

What are the most common reasons permits get rejected in Homestead?

Based on 55 documented gotchas: Insurance certificate holder MUST read EXACTLY: 'CITY OF HOMESTEAD, 100 CIVIC COURT, HOMESTEAD, FL 33030' — this is from... Our AI automatically flags all 55 known rejection triggers for Homestead before you submit.

Is Homestead in the HVHZ?

Yes — Homestead is in a High Velocity Hurricane Zone. Every exterior product (windows, doors, roofing, shutters) must have a Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval with FL# number. Standard ICC-ES reports or generic spec sheets are NOT accepted. Our AI verifies product approval documentation automatically.

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