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City of Miami Shores

City Permits

To view license requirements, definition, exams, books, and classes, please visit the Miami-Dade County Licenses page.

In the City of Miami Shores, a building permit is required for all new construction and for any repairs or reconstruction which alters a structure. Building permits are also required for other construction such as:

  • Accessory Buildings (sheds, garages, etc.)
  • Air Conditioning Units
  • Burglar Alarms
  • Docks
  • Drainfield Repairs / replacements
  • Driveways
  • Fences
  • Fire Alarms
  • Heat Pumps
  • Lawn Irrigation Systems
  • Re-roofing
  • Sanitary Sewer Connections
  • Screen Enclosures
  • Septic Tanks
  • Sidewalks
  • Slabs or Patios
  • Swimming Pools
  • Tennis Courts
  • Tree Removal and Satellite Dishes
  • Water Heater Replacement

When applying for a permit, the contractor must have the qualifier for the company sign our permit application and owner's affidavit forms (according to State of Florida laws).

For more information on general requirements for different application types, please visit the Miami Shores Building Department permit information document.

In the City of Miami Shores, NEW permit application can’t be submitted after 4 PM.


Specialty Contractor Registration

In the City of Miami Shores, the following documents need to be submitted along with thecontractor registration form:

  • County Licensed:
    Driver's License
    State Registration
    County Certificate of Competency
    County Business Occupational License
    City of Miami Shores Business Tax Receipt
    Liability Insurance (City of North Miami Beach as certificate holder)
    Workman's Compensation or exemption (City of North Miami Beach as certificate holder)
  • State Contractors:
    State License
    Driver's License
    QB License (if applicable)
    Business Occupational License
    Liability Insurance (City of Miami Shores as certificate holder)
    Workman's Compensation or exemption (City of Miami Shores as certificate holder)

City Contact Information

City of Miami Shores

  • Building Divisiom
    (305) 948-2965
    17050 NE 19th Avenue 1st Floor
    Miami Shores, Florida 33162