When is a building permit required?

A permit ensures the consumer that the work is being done properly and with the appropriate materials. A licensed contractor is required to obtain permits in the following situations:

  • General maintenance and repairs exceeding $500 in labor and materials for projects modifying a building's existing structure in any way (including tile, wood flooring and marble)
  • Any electrical work, including installation of ceiling fans
  • Replacement of an air conditioner unit
  • Installation of a water heater
  • Changing a toilet or a sink fixture

Please contact the Building Division at 305-466-8937 if you should have any questions as to whether a permit is required.

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1. How can I complete an inspection request?
2. How do I find current developments and applications in progress?
3. Do I need to have a Business Tax Receipt to operate a business in the City?
4. Does the City have regulations regarding noise?
5. When is a building permit required?
6. Are there any other regulatory agency approvals required for building permits?
7. Does the City have regulations regarding the types of signage I am allowed?
8. What should I do if I receive a code violation?
9. How can I expedite review of my building permit?
10. Do I need a Local Business Tax to operate a business from home?
11. Who needs to file Local Business Tax or Occupational License in the City?
12. What is the penalty for operating a business without filing Local Business Tax?
13. Do I still need to file anything with Miami-Dade County for my business?
14. Is my home or business in a flood zone?
15. Is feeding wild ducks harmful?
16. What is open space?
17. What is submerged land?
18. What is the City doing?
19. Why is the City considering doing this?
20. What do the open space rules have to do with submerged land?
21. What is the inconsistency in the code?
22. Where can I see these rules for myself?
23. Why is this coming up now?
24. Why didn’t this ever come up before?
25. Does the change allow submerged land to count as open space?
26. What will the overall result of the change be, if adopted?
27. What could happen if the proposed change to the rules is not made?