City of Coral Gables Development Services - Building Division runs the permitting process, Florida Building Code plan review and inspections for the city, from 427 Biltmore Way.
What requires a building permit in Coral Gables?
The Development Services Department oversees the Building, Planning & Zoning and Code Enforcement Divisions and the Board of Architects. The Building Division has separate chief plan reviewers and inspectors for building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical work.
Who handles permitting in Coral Gables?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Local office | 427 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables, FL 33134 |
| Phone | 305-460-5245, DevelopmentServices@coralgables.com |
| Hours | Building Division and permit counter: Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. |
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Qualifying residential applications are automatically enrolled in the Same Day Permit Program, including roofing, doors and windows, exterior painting, asphalt driveways and certain kitchen and bathroom renovations. Applications submitted with initial fees paid before 8 a.m. are reviewed the same day. Historic properties, private-provider projects, work needing structural or mechanical review and sub-permits filed under a master permit are excluded.
| Permit category |
|---|
| Building |
| Electrical |
| Mechanical |
| Plumbing |
Coral Gables building permit cost
Coral Gables publishes its own city fee schedule (published March 10, 2026). The Building Division section covers permit fees, re-inspections, after-hours inspections and private-provider credits.
The schedule gives a 30% permit-fee credit when the Building Official approves private-provider plan review and inspections, and 15% for inspections only. Expedited permit review costs an extra 15% of the original permit fee.
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Electrical, plumbing and mechanical work each has its own chief plan reviewer and chief inspector. Some trade work is filed as a sub-permit under a master permit.
- Electrical — Electrical Chief: 305-460-5256.
- Mechanical — Mechanical Chief: 305-460-5243.
- Plumbing — Plumbing Chief: 305-460-5259.
- Building — Building Chief: 305-569-1844.
How to get a building permit in Coral Gables
Confirm the property is inside Coral Gables and identify the building and trade permits required for the work.
Prepare the city's application, plans and project-specific supporting documents.
All building permit applications and plan submittals must be submitted electronically, including signatures, through the city's permitting system.
Complete the city's required plan review and respond to official correction comments or requests for additional information.
Pay the city's published permit and plan-review charges and obtain the issued permit and approved documents.
Inspections are scheduled through Citizen Self Service. The city also provides an Inspection Queue Tracker for today's scheduled inspections.
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Inspections are scheduled through Citizen Self Service, and the city's Inspection Queue Tracker shows the day's inspections. Cancellations must be made by calling 305-460-5245.
Florida building code
The Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), has applied statewide since 31 December 2023; the Florida Building Commission has proposed the 9th Edition (2026) to take effect on 31 December 2026. Florida permit rules
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Who issues building permits in Coral Gables?
City of Coral Gables Development Services - Building Division, at 427 Biltmore Way.
How do I apply for a Coral Gables building permit?
All building permit applications and plan submittals must be submitted electronically, including signatures, through the city's Citizen Self Service portal.
How are permit fees calculated?
Coral Gables publishes its own Development Services fee schedule. Current charges vary by permit and service type; the schedule also publishes reinspection, after-hours inspection and private-provider credit provisions.
Official Coral Gables permitting resources
These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.
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- Florida Building Commission
- Applications, forms and general information
- City fee schedule
- Development Services FAQ
- Apply and search permits
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