The City of Miami Gardens Building Services Department reviews plans, issues building permits and inspects construction within Miami Gardens.
What requires a building permit in Miami Gardens?
Building Services publishes permit applications, project checklists and supporting forms for common work. The submittal package depends on the permit type and project scope.
Who handles permitting in Miami Gardens?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Building Services | 18605 NW 27th Avenue Miami Gardens, FL 33056 |
| Phone | 305-622-8027 or 305-622-8000, option 4 |
| Hours | Monday to Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except major holidays |
Customers must be signed in before 5:00 p.m. for permit processing and issuance. Inspectors meet customers Monday to Thursday, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., with sign-in before 8:00 a.m.; plan-reviewer meetings are by appointment.
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Miami Gardens' current permit application expressly includes Building Permit, Electrical Permit, Mechanical Permit and Plumbing Permit categories. The city also publishes project-specific forms and checklists through its Building Documents & Forms library.
Residential permit types
| Permit type | Typical city filing | Where to find it |
|---|---|---|
| New construction / addition | Building permit with plans and required supporting documents | Building Services forms and CSS |
| Alteration / renovation | Building record based on the scope of work | Project checklist and CSS |
| Roofing | Roof permit with required product and project documentation | Building forms library |
| Windows / doors | Permit record with applicable product documentation | Building forms library |
| Pool / spa | Permit package with required plans and supporting approvals | Building forms library |
| Electrical / plumbing / mechanical | Trade permit record associated with the work | CSS and city fee schedule |
Commercial permit types
Commercial work may need building and trade permits and review by several city disciplines. The fee schedule has separate commercial and residential fees.
Miami Gardens building permit cost
The City of Miami Gardens Building Fee Schedule uses different calculation methods by permit type, including minimum fees, job-value calculations, square-foot calculations, per-unit charges and other line items.
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Electrical permits
The city permit application includes an Electrical Permit category, and the fee schedule has a separate Electrical Permit Fees section.
Plumbing permits
The city permit application includes a Plumbing Permit category, and the fee schedule has a separate Plumbing Permit Fees section.
Mechanical permits
The city permit application includes a Mechanical Permit category, and the fee schedule has a separate Mechanical Permit Fees section.
How to get a building permit in Miami Gardens
Confirm the project address is inside the City of Miami Gardens before using the city permitting process.
Select the application and project checklist from the city's Building Documents & Forms page.
Follow Miami Gardens' Electronic Construction Document Submittal Requirements Checklist for the attachments required with an online application.
Use the city's online permitting services to manage the permit record, review permit information, pay fees and request inspections.
Submit revised or supplemental documents when requested by the applicable city review discipline.
Pay the fees, and after the permit is issued request each inspection in CSS by 3:00 p.m. for the next business day.
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Miami Gardens states that inspection requests submitted before 3:00 p.m. are scheduled for the next business day; requests submitted after 3:00 p.m. are scheduled for the next 2 business days.
The city’s Inspections page shows each day’s inspections, estimated times and inspector names. Time windows are adjusted until 8:00 a.m., so check after then.
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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These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.
- Florida Building Commission
- Building Fee Schedule
- Inspections
- Citizen Self Service (CSS)
- Permits & Enforcement
- Building Services
- Building Documents & Forms
- 2023 City Permit Application
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Who issues building permits in Miami Gardens?
The City of Miami Gardens Building Services Division administers building permits for projects within the city.
Can Miami Gardens permit activity be handled online?
Yes. The city provides online services for permit information, fee payment and inspection scheduling.
What are the Building Services office hours?
Monday to Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except major holidays. Sign in before 5:00 p.m. for permit processing and issuance.
What is the Miami Gardens inspection cutoff?
Inspection requests submitted before 3:00 p.m. are scheduled for the next business day. Requests submitted after 3:00 p.m. are scheduled for the next 2 business days.
Where can I find the city permit fee schedule?
Miami Gardens publishes its Building Fee Schedule through the city's Document Center and links it from the Building Documents & Forms page.
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