Building Permits

The Building Division is responsible for the issuance of building permits for new construction and renovations. The applications are reviewed for compliance with zoning codes, the Florida Building Code and other regulatory agencies. Inspections by qualified, licensed inspectors are required to insure the compliance of construction with code requirements. The City of Aventura would like to stress that it is against state law to do business with an unlicensed contractor.

Notice: Florida Building Code Change

Please be advised that the Florida Building Code SEVENTH (2020) Edition became effective December 31, 2020. All applications submitted before December 31, 2020 may comply with the current 2020 edition of the Florida Building. All permit applications and plans submitted on or after that date must comply with this edition. View the code online.

Miami-Dade County Plan Review by Fire & DPERA

Effective January 14, 2008, municipal permits applicants who require Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Department of Permitting, Environment and Regulatory Affairs (DPERA) review need to submit 2 sets of plans and a municipal intake application to the Permit Records Section. A process number will be assigned and the application will be routed to the appropriate departments for review. Once plan review has been completed, you are notified via telephone or email. Status of review and plan disapproval comments can be tracked by visiting the Building Department's website.

• Official Notice of Miami-Dade County Plan Review by Fire and DPERA (PDF)

Fire Plan Reviews Available Tuesdays Off-Site in Sunny Isles

• Official Notice of Fire Plan Reviews Available Tuesdays Off-Site in Sunny Isles (PDF)

Inspection Requests

Inspection requests can be completed:

• Online

ePermits

• Check the status of your permits and inspections online

Downloads

• Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF) *Updated November 2020
• Building Permit and Inspection Utilization Report (PDF)
• Certificate of Occupancy Forms Package (PDF)
• 40-Year Certification (PDF)

Re-Roofing Requirements

Please review the following documents before starting any residential re-roofing.

Commercial Re-Roofing: If work done is greater than 160 square feet, plans approved by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Department of Permitting, Environment and Regulatory Affairs (DPERA) prior to submission to the City of Aventura.

• Re-Roofing Requirements (PDF)
• Hurricane Mitigation Retrofit (PDF)

Contractor Complaints

If you are dissatisfied with a Contractor you have hired, Miami-Dade can help.

• Contractor Complaint Information
• Contractor Complaint Form (PDF)