Building Permits in Miami, Florida

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How many building permits are filed in Miami, Florida?

As of June 12, 2026, 19,329 building permits are on file in Miami, Florida. The most common type is other (8,886 permits). Records are pulled from the Florida public feed and refreshed daily.

Permits on record: 19,329
Top permit type: Other
Active permit types: 12

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This page indexes 17,157 building permits issued in Miami, Florida, drawn from records published by the City of Miami Building Department through May 4, 2026. Activity over the last 30 days totals 5,495 permits. Records span project categories led by miscellaneous work (7,918 permits), renovation (3,135), roofing (3,065), pool (984), electrical (532). Miami's filings skew toward roofing replacements, hurricane-related repairs, and high-rise residential alterations. The city operates under the Florida Building Code and the Miami-Dade County wind-borne debris region rules, which drive the volume of roof and impact-window permits. Properties outside city limits - Coral Gables, Miami Beach, unincorporated Miami-Dade - are permitted by their own jurisdictions. Permits are filed and tracked through the city's iBuild e-permitting portal. The records below are recent issued permits in Miami; click any row to see the full filing, project description, valuation, and contractor on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I look up a building permit in Miami?

Permits within the City of Miami are searchable through iBuild, the city's e-permitting portal. Search by address, permit number, or owner. Permits issued by Miami-Dade County or by other municipalities (Miami Beach, Coral Gables) are searched through their own systems.

Who issues building permits in Miami?

The City of Miami Building Department issues permits within city limits. Miami-Dade County issues permits for unincorporated areas. Each incorporated municipality (Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Doral) operates its own building department.

Why are there so many roofing permits in Miami?

Florida's hurricane code requires roofs to meet wind-resistance standards that have tightened over time. After major storms, and during scheduled re-roofs at 20-25 year intervals, large numbers of roof permits are filed simultaneously across the region.

Are building permits public record in Florida?

Yes. Florida's Sunshine Law makes most government records, including building permits, public. Records can be accessed online without registration.

How long does it take to get a building permit in Miami?

Simple trade permits are often issued within days. Permits requiring plan review - new construction, substantial alterations, anything over a certain valuation - go through a multi-discipline review and can take weeks to months. Hurricane impact windows and roofs typically issue faster than full structural permits.

What is a master permit vs. a sub-permit?

Miami issues a master building permit covering the scope of work. Trade-specific permits (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, roofing) are filed underneath the master. Both appear in the public record and reference the same address.