Kendall (Unincorporated Miami-Dade) Building Permit Requirements & Checklist 2026

Permit Types by Trade

Click any trade to expand. These are the 311 requirements we check.

General / Structural4

Building Permit (Master) — Unincorporated Miami-Dade County

Portal: EPS Portal — https://www.miamidade.gov/Apps/RER/EPSPortal
Phone: 786-315-2100 (Permit Records) | 786-315-2000 (General) | Email: permitrecords@miamidade.gov
Building Official: Edward A. Rojas
+ 66 more checked during analysis

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit — Unincorporated Miami-Dade County

Portal: EPS Portal
MDC Building Permit Application — signed and notarized
MDC Pre-Approved ADU Blueprint Program — browse gallery of pre-approved designs for expedited permitting
Pre-approved designs remain valid until next code edition cycle
+ 22 more checked during analysis

Demolition Permit — Unincorporated Miami-Dade County

Portal: EPS Portal
MDC Building Permit Application (Yellow Form) — signed and notarized
Additional form required for Owner-Builder demolition permits
10-day count begins from day form is deemed COMPLETE — not date submitted
+ 9 more checked during analysis

Certificate of Occupancy / Certificate of Completion — Unincorporated Miami-Dade County

CO fee: $105 per unit
Issued after ALL final inspections are approved by the Department
Contractor should provide CO or Certificate of Completion issued by Department
Inspection statuses viewable via Building Permit Selection Menu online
+ 3 more checked during analysis

Roofing1

Roofing Permit (HVHZ) — Unincorporated Miami-Dade County

Portal: EPS Portal + E-Permitting available for qualifying residential roofing in unincorporated MDC (folio '30')
MDC Building Permit Application — latest version, signed and notarized
HVHZ Uniform Roofing Permit Application — FBC 8th Edition (2023); fillable PDF — enter N/A in non-applicable fields
HVHZ Roofing Permit Forms Package — includes instruction page + all required sections
+ 25 more checked during analysis

Electrical3

Electrical Permit — Unincorporated Miami-Dade County

Portal: EPS Portal or E-Permitting (for trade permits without plan review)
MDC Building Permit Application (Electrical) — latest version, signed and notarized
Electrical Fee Sheet — REQUIRED as part of application; breaks down cost by category
MDC Contractor Registration — licensed electrical contractor registered with MDC
+ 9 more checked during analysis

Solar PV System Permit — Unincorporated Miami-Dade County

Portal: EPS Portal
MDC Building Permit Application — signed and notarized
Solar System Guidelines for Permitting — specific MDC guidelines for rooftop solar in HVHZ
Solar PV Electrical Inspectors Checklist — required form with electrical inspection details
+ 6 more checked during analysis

EV Charger Installation Permit — Unincorporated Miami-Dade County

Portal: EPS Portal or E-Permitting (electrical permit without plan review if qualifying)
Electrical permit required — MDC Building Permit Application (Electrical)
Electrical Fee Sheet required
Licensed electrical contractor registered with MDC
+ 4 more checked during analysis

Plumbing1

Plumbing Permit — Unincorporated Miami-Dade County

Portal: EPS Portal or E-Permitting (for trade permits without plan review)
MDC Building Permit Application (Plumbing) — latest version, signed and notarized
Plumbing and Gas Fee Sheet — REQUIRED as part of application
MDC Contractor Registration — licensed plumbing contractor registered with MDC
+ 6 more checked during analysis

Mechanical / HVAC1

Mechanical (HVAC) Permit — Unincorporated Miami-Dade County

Portal: EPS Portal or E-Permitting (for trade permits without plan review)
MDC Building Permit Application (Mechanical) — latest version, signed and notarized
Mechanical Fee Sheet — REQUIRED as part of application
MDC Contractor Registration — licensed mechanical contractor registered with MDC
+ 9 more checked during analysis

Windows & Doors1

Windows, Doors, Shutters & Security Bars Permit — Unincorporated Miami-Dade County

Portal: EPS Portal
MDC Building Permit Application — signed and notarized
MDC Contractor Registration — licensed contractor
Miami-Dade NOA REQUIRED for ALL window, door, shutter, and impact-resistant products in HVHZ
+ 9 more checked during analysis

Pool & Spa1

Swimming Pool / Spa Permit — Unincorporated Miami-Dade County

Portal: EPS Portal
MDC Building Permit Application — latest version, signed and notarized
Pool plans — digitally signed & sealed by FL PE or architect
MDC Contractor Registration — licensed pool/spa contractor (Certified or Registered per FL Statute 489.105)
+ 19 more checked during analysis

Fence & Driveway3

Fence Permit — Unincorporated Miami-Dade County

Portal: EPS Portal
MDC Building Permit Application — signed and notarized
Include: site plan, survey, and supporting documents with application
Pre-approved details available in forms bin at Permit Records Section
+ 11 more checked during analysis

Shed / Utility & Storage Structure Permit — Unincorporated Miami-Dade County

Portal: EPS Portal
MDC Building Permit Application — signed and notarized
Attestation for Utility and Storage Structures (SFR, Duplex, Townhome) — MDC homeowner form
Site plan showing shed location, setbacks, and property boundaries
+ 4 more checked during analysis

Driveway Permit — Unincorporated Miami-Dade County

Portal: EPS Portal
MDC Building Permit Application — signed and notarized
Site plan showing: driveway dimensions, setbacks, lot width, property boundaries
Survey required
+ 4 more checked during analysis

Marine / Waterfront1

Dock / Seawall / Marine Construction — Via MDC DERM Class I Permit

Class I Permit applications submittable ONLINE as of December 1, 2025
Required for: any work in, on, over, or upon tidal waters or coastal wetlands of Miami-Dade County
Also required for: most mangrove trimming, alteration, or removal
Portal: EPS Portal (DERM section) — separate from building permit Portal queue
+ 7 more checked during analysis

Fire & Safety1

Fire System Permit — Unincorporated Miami-Dade County

Portal: EPS Portal
MDC Building Permit Application — signed and notarized
Fire Rescue Permit Forms & Checklists — specific forms on MDC Fire Rescue page
Fire Prevention Fee Schedule (IO-04-123) — separate from building fee schedule
+ 6 more checked during analysis

Signs1

Sign Permit — Unincorporated Miami-Dade County

Portal: EPS Portal
MDC Building Permit Application — signed and notarized
Detail drawing of sign: location site plan, structure dimensions, electrical elements, proper calculations
Additional form required for Owner-Builder sign permits
+ 3 more checked during analysis

Business & Admin2

Private Provider — Unincorporated Miami-Dade County

Private Provider option available per FL Statute 553.791(6)
Already-issued permits may continue using proprietary forms or switch to standardized forms
65% fee reduction for the Private Provider's portion of work
Private Provider Representatives (PE, RA, BCA, Plans Examiner, Inspector) must register under a Private Provider Firm
+ 5 more checked during analysis

Change of Contractor — Unincorporated Miami-Dade County

Hold Harmless Letter Form — MDC official form
Must be signed by property OWNER — notarized
For subsidiary permits: general contractor must ALSO sign the Hold Harmless Letter
New contractor must submit updated application to Department
+ 5 more checked during analysis

FAQ — Kendall (Unincorporated Miami-Dade)

What documents do I need for a permit in Kendall (Unincorporated Miami-Dade)?

For most permits: completed application, signed & sealed plans, site survey, product approvals (Miami-Dade NOA or FL# required since Kendall (Unincorporated Miami-Dade) is HVHZ), energy calculations for HVAC, and Notice of Commencement if your job exceeds $2500. Our AI checks your package against all 311 Kendall (Unincorporated Miami-Dade)-specific requirements and shows you exactly what's missing.

How do I submit a permit in Kendall (Unincorporated Miami-Dade)?

Yellow Form - signed and notarized Access the portal: Kendall (Unincorporated Miami-Dade) online permitting system. Phone: 786-315-2100

What are the most common reasons permits get rejected in Kendall (Unincorporated Miami-Dade)?

Based on 41 documented gotchas: CRITICAL: Kendall is UNINCORPORATED Miami-Dade — permits through County PIC office, NOT a city building department... Our AI automatically flags all 41 known rejection triggers for Kendall (Unincorporated Miami-Dade) before you submit.

Is Kendall (Unincorporated Miami-Dade) in the HVHZ?

Yes — Kendall (Unincorporated Miami-Dade) 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.

Kendall (Unincorporated Miami-Dade) Permit Requirements

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