Permit assistance in Miami-Dade County

County vs. city: confirm jurisdiction first

A Miami mailing address does not identify the building department. Confirm whether the property is in unincorporated Miami-Dade or an incorporated municipality before preparing an application. Municipal projects can still need separate County approvals.

County review beyond a municipal permit

Miami-Dade’s municipal approval process may involve DERM, Water and Sewer, Fire Rescue, impact fees or septic review. Keep the municipal permit reference and any County M-process number together; approval in one system does not establish completion in the other.

What to send

• Property address and folio or parcel number, if available.
• Scope of work, available plans and survey, and contractor details.
• Existing application numbers, notices, reviewer comments and prior approvals.

Related services

Explore building permit coordination, violations and liens, contractor registration, or variances and zoning. We also assist with Notice of Commencement preparation and recording coordination, mobile and remote notary services and loan signing support.

Questions before you apply

Which County submission should I use?

The County portal separates building-related submissions from environmental program reviews. Identify the actual review requested before uploading plans or responding to comments.

Can you help with a violation or corrections?

Send the notice, deadline and application number. We help track the required responses. Permit issuance, inspections and violation closure are separate agency decisions.

How long will it take?

Timing depends on scope, review cycles and outside approvals. We assess the current record before discussing an estimate.

Official local resources

County municipal approvals

Local instructions checked September 30, 2026. Confirm current requirements with the reviewing department before submitting.

What happens next?

We’ll contact you to agree on the work and fees.

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