The City of North Miami Beach Building Department accepts permit applications, issues all building and trade permits and inspects construction inside the city. Applications, payments and inspection requests go through the city’s eDMS portal.
What requires a building permit in North Miami Beach?
A building permit is required for all new construction and for any repair or reconstruction that alters a structure. Permits are also needed for accessory buildings such as sheds and garages, drainfield repairs, sanitary sewer connections, tree removal and satellite dishes. Work may begin only after the permit and permit card are issued.
Who handles permitting in North Miami Beach?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Office | Building Department, 17050 NE 19th Avenue, 1st Floor, North Miami Beach, FL 33162 |
| Phone | 305-948-2965 |
| Hours | Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except holidays |
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| Permit category |
|---|
| Building |
| Electrical |
| Mechanical |
| Plumbing |
North Miami Beach building permit cost
North Miami Beach posts its Building Department fee schedule on the Building Permits page, with charges set by permit type. Fees are paid online in eDMS. For fee questions, call the Building Department at 305-948-2965.
Trade permits in North Miami Beach
- Building — The department accepts building permit applications and has a Chief Building Inspector.
- Electrical — The city identifies a Chief Electrical Inspector and publishes electrical inspection guides.
- Mechanical — The city identifies a Chief Mechanical Reviewer / Inspector and publishes a mechanical inspection guide.
- Plumbing — The city identifies a Chief Plumbing Inspector and publishes residential and commercial plumbing inspection guides.
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Confirm the project address is inside North Miami Beach and select the correct city building or trade record.
Prepare the permit application, plans and supporting documents required for the project scope.
Submit the application through the city eDMS portal and upload the required files.
Track city review in eDMS and respond to review comments with corrected documents when requested.
Pay the permit fees in eDMS and get the issued permit and permit card before construction begins.
Deliver and post the Notice of Commencement if one is required, then request inspections online in eDMS before 3:00 p.m. for the next day.
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All inspection requests must be made online through eDMS, and only the contractor can schedule an inspection. For next-day inspections, request before 3:00 p.m. the day before. No inspection can be scheduled until a required Notice of Commencement has been delivered to the Building Department and posted on the job site. Field inspections run Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except holidays; mechanical inspections are done only on Wednesdays and Fridays.
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 - current code
- Building permits and fee schedule
- Inspection guidelines
- eDMS online permitting portal
- North Miami Beach Building Department
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Who issues permits in North Miami Beach?
The City of North Miami Beach Building Department issues building and trade permits inside the city.
What portal does North Miami Beach use?
The city uses eDMS, its online permitting and land-management customer service portal.
How are inspections requested?
Online through eDMS; the contractor schedules them.
What is the next-day inspection cutoff?
Before 3:00 p.m. the day before.
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More Florida permitting guides
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