The City of North Miami Building Department issues building permits and inspects building, roofing, electrical, mechanical, structural and plumbing work inside the city.
What requires a building permit in North Miami?
Building work in North Miami needs a permit before it starts, including building, roofing, electrical, mechanical, structural and plumbing work. One Building Permit Application covers all permit types except right-of-way and utility permits, and the city publishes project-specific forms and packets for fences, driveways, windows and doors, roofing and A/C replacement.
Who handles permitting in North Miami?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Office | Building Department, 12340 NE 8th Avenue, North Miami, FL 33161 |
| Phone | 305-895-9820 |
| Permits@northmiamifl.gov; inspections: Inspect@northmiamifl.gov |
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Building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing work are permitted and inspected as separate disciplines. The permits needed depend on the project.
| Permit category |
|---|
| Building |
| Electrical |
| Mechanical |
| Plumbing |
North Miami building permit cost
The Building Department posts its Permit Fee Schedule (revised June 2026). A non-refundable upfront fee of $45 per review discipline is collected when the application is submitted and credited toward the permit fee at issuance, with extra fees for structural and floodplain review where they apply. City Council approved an updated Building and Zoning Department permit fee schedule in Resolution 2026-R-108.
Trade permits in North Miami
Electrical, mechanical and plumbing work are reviewed and inspected as separate disciplines from building work.
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Get a free quote →- Electrical — Inspected Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon. The city has an Electrical Residential Service Change form and an Electrical Service Affidavit.
- Mechanical — Inspected Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to noon. A/C replacements use the city’s Air Conditioning Replacement Sheet.
- Plumbing — Inspected on the daily schedule posted by the city.
- Building — Structural and general building work, inspected on the daily schedule.
How to get a building permit in North Miami
Identify the building and trade work in the project and check whether the online application system is back in service.
Download and complete the city permit application and project-specific forms.
The online application system is temporarily unavailable; emergency applications can be filed in person at the Building Department.
Respond to Building Department review comments and provide revised documents as requested.
Pay the remaining permit fees, less the upfront fee already paid, before the permit is issued.
Request inspections using the city online inspection form and follow the posted trade schedule.
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North Miami does not take inspection requests by phone; use the city’s online inspection form with the permit number, contact name and phone, and inspection type. Mechanical inspections run Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to noon, and electrical inspections Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon. Building, roofing and plumbing inspections follow the daily schedule, which is posted after 5:00 p.m. the day before. Cancel before 8:30 a.m. on the inspection day, or the inspection counts as failed.
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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
Frequently asked questions
Who issues building permits in North Miami?
The City of North Miami Building Department, 12340 NE 8th Avenue.
How do I apply for a North Miami building permit?
Complete the city Building Permit Application. While the online system is down, emergency applications can be filed in person at the Building Department.
How are permit fees calculated?
From the city Permit Fee Schedule. A $45 upfront fee per review discipline is paid at submittal and credited at issuance.
Official North Miami 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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- North Miami Building Department
- Permit fee schedule (PDF)
- City resolutions
- Inspections
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