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