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Permit Types by Trade

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General / Structural3

Building Permit (New Construction / Additions / Alterations)

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City of North Miami Building Permit Application — signed AND notarized by BOTH property owner AND contractor qualifier
All uploaded documents must be in PDF format and clearly labeled
Building Cost Affidavit — estimated value based on actual cost including profit and overhead
+ 60 more checked during analysis

Demolition Permit

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City of North Miami Building Permit Application — signed and notarized
Demolition Permit Checklist — city-specific intake checklist (2025 edition)
Building Cost Affidavit
Proof of Ownership: Recorded warranty deed
+ 17 more checked during analysis

Certificate of Occupancy / Certificate of Completion

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Certificate of Occupancy Checklist — city-specific (2024 edition)
Copy of permit card — front AND back
Final Survey — 1 copy
Final Elevation Certificate — 2 ORIGINALS with photos and backup ventilation product detail
+ 8 more checked during analysis

Roofing1

Roofing Permit (Re-Roof — HVHZ)

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City of North Miami Building Permit Application — signed and notarized
2023 Roof Packet — NORTH MIAMI SPECIFIC comprehensive roofing package (includes HVHZ roofing application forms)
Hurricane Mitigation Affidavit — per F.S. 553.844 (part of 2023 Roof Packet)
Roof Owners Notification — city-specific form; contractor responsible for providing to owner and explaining content
+ 17 more checked during analysis

Electrical4

Generator Permit

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Generator Permitting Requirements Checklist — NORTH MIAMI SPECIFIC comprehensive checklist (2025 edition)
Building Permit Application — signed and notarized (for building component)
Electrical Permit Application and Fee Sheet — signed and notarized (for electrical component)
Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Application and Cost Affidavit — signed and notarized (for gas/mechanical component)
+ 33 more checked during analysis

Electrical Permit (Service Change / Panel / General)

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City of North Miami Building Permit Application (Electrical) — signed and notarized
Electrical Residential Service Change Form — NORTH MIAMI SPECIFIC city form for service change work
Electrical Service Affidavit — NORTH MIAMI SPECIFIC city form for service-related work
Building Cost Affidavit — actual cost including profit/overhead
+ 10 more checked during analysis

Solar Panel / PV System Permit

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City of North Miami Building Permit Application — signed and notarized
Building Cost Affidavit
Proof of Ownership: Recorded warranty deed
Contractor's State License + BTR
+ 9 more checked during analysis

EV Charger Permit

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Electrical Permit Application — signed and notarized
Building Cost Affidavit
Proof of Ownership: Recorded warranty deed
Licensed Electrical Contractor's State License + BTR
+ 6 more checked during analysis

Plumbing1

Plumbing Permit (General / Water Heater)

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City of North Miami Building Permit Application (Plumbing) — signed and notarized
Building Cost Affidavit — actual cost including profit/overhead
Proof of Ownership: Recorded warranty deed
Licensed Plumbing Contractor's State License + BTR
+ 8 more checked during analysis

Mechanical / HVAC1

Mechanical / HVAC Permit (A/C Replacement)

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City of North Miami Building Permit Application (Mechanical) — signed and notarized
Air Conditioning Replacement Sheet — NORTH MIAMI SPECIFIC city form for A/C changeouts
Building Cost Affidavit — actual cost including profit/overhead
Proof of Ownership: Recorded warranty deed
+ 12 more checked during analysis

Windows & Doors1

Windows / Doors / Shutters Permit

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City of North Miami Building Permit Application — signed and notarized
Window, Door, and Shutter Checklist — city-specific intake checklist (2025 edition)
Window, Door, and Shutters application/detail form — city-specific form
Building Cost Affidavit — actual cost
+ 15 more checked during analysis

Pool & Spa1

Swimming Pool / Spa / Hot Tub Permit

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City of North Miami Building Permit Application — signed and notarized
Pool-Spa Checklist — city-specific intake checklist (2025 edition)
Pool Safety Form — MANDATORY per FL Residential Swimming Pool and Hot Tub Safety Act (Chapter 515 F.S.)
Building Cost Affidavit — actual cost including profit/overhead
+ 14 more checked during analysis

Fence & Driveway3

Fence / Fence Wall / Dumpster Enclosure Permit

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City of North Miami Building Permit Application — signed and notarized
FENCE Checklist — city-specific intake checklist (2025 edition)
MUST use the MATCHING city fence detail packet for your fence type:
— Aluminum/Iron/Steel Fence detail packet
+ 18 more checked during analysis

Driveway / Paving Permit

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City of North Miami Building Permit Application — signed and notarized
Driveway Permit Checklist — city-specific intake checklist (2025 edition)
Driveway Packet — city-specific detail packet (MUST be used along with application)
Building Cost Affidavit
+ 12 more checked during analysis

Shed / Accessory Structure Permit

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City of North Miami Building Permit Application — signed and notarized
Shed Checklist — city-specific intake checklist (2026 edition)
Building Cost Affidavit
Proof of Ownership: Recorded warranty deed
+ 10 more checked during analysis

Marine / Waterfront1

Boat Dock / Seawall / Boat Lift Permit

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City of North Miami Building Permit Application — signed and notarized
Boat Dock Checklist — city-specific intake checklist (2025 edition)
Building Cost Affidavit
Proof of Ownership: Recorded warranty deed
+ 18 more checked during analysis

Signs1

Sign Permit

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City of North Miami Building Permit Application — signed and notarized
Sign Requirements Checklist — city-specific intake checklist (2026 edition)
Sign Addendum — city-specific supplemental form
2 copies of Addendum #2 — required for ALL wall signs
+ 13 more checked during analysis

Business & Admin2

Change of Contractor

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Change of Contractor Affidavit — city-specific form
Change of Contractor Form/Checklist — city-specific intake checklist (2025 edition)
Application signed by BOTH owner AND new contractor
Copy of CERTIFIED LETTER of change sent to previous contractor — not just a regular letter
+ 7 more checked during analysis

Private Provider Program

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Private Provider may perform plan review and/or inspections per F.S. 553.791
Plan Review only: 10% discount of Base Permit Fee
Inspection only: 10% discount of Base Permit Fee
Plan Review AND Inspection: 15% discount of Base Permit Fee
+ 3 more checked during analysis

Common Rejection Reasons

Top 8 reasons permits get rejected in North Miami.

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Online portal ONLY accepts: stand-alone electrical, stand-alone plumbing, windows/doors, commercial roofs, residential roofs, small interior renovations. ALL other scopes require IN-PERSON at 12340 NE 8th Ave

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Additions and new construction are NOT eligible for digital submittal — must apply IN-PERSON

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Owner-builder is NOT eligible for digital submittal — must appear in person

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Upon receipt of online application, a LINK is sent via email to upload documents — city will NOT accept documents from any other links

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All documents must be PDF format and clearly labeled (permit applications, plans, special inspector form, state license, liability insurance, survey, elevation certificate, etc.)

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Building Permit Application must be signed AND NOTARIZED by BOTH property owner AND contractor qualifier — incomplete notarization = rejection

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EACH trade contractor (electrical, plumbing, mechanical) has its own separate notarization section on the application — ALL must be notarized

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Estimated Construction Value must be based on ACTUAL COST including profit and overhead — Building Official may use R.S. Means to verify and will reject low estimates

See What You Get

This is what a Flo Permit analysis looks like:

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North Miami · Roofing Permit

73%

Compliance

×Roof Material WorksheetMissing

×Product Approval (FL# or NOA)Missing

✓Signed & Sealed PlansFound

✓Permit ApplicationFound

✓Notice of CommencementFound

Product approvals must show FL approval number or Miami-Dade NOA — generic spec sheets will be rejected.

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FAQ — North Miami

What documents do I need for a permit in North Miami?

For most permits: completed application, signed & sealed plans, site survey, product approvals (FL Product Approval numbers), energy calculations for HVAC, and Notice of Commencement if your job exceeds the local threshold. Our AI checks your package against all 365 North Miami-specific requirements and shows you exactly what's missing.

How do I submit a permit in North Miami?

Contact the North Miami Building Department for current procedures.

What are the most common reasons permits get rejected in North Miami?

Based on 57 documented gotchas: Online portal ONLY accepts: stand-alone electrical, stand-alone plumbing, windows/doors, commercial roofs, residential r... Our AI automatically flags all 57 known rejection triggers for North Miami before you submit.

What wind zone requirements apply in North Miami?

North Miami follows Florida Building Code wind requirements for Miami-Dade County. Check your specific wind speed zone with the building department or the FBC wind speed map.

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