Building Permits in Miami, FL

Updated November 9, 2026. Every link below goes to an official government site. We are not a government office and cannot issue permits.

Inside City of Miami limits, building permits come from the City of Miami Building Department through its iBuild portal. Other cities in Miami-Dade County (Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Hialeah and others) and unincorporated areas run their own permit offices, so check which one covers the address first.

Where to look up and apply

City of Miami Building Department

• Look up a permit: City of Miami: View Permit History / Permit Search
• Apply for a permit: City of Miami: Apply for or Manage Building Permits (iBuild)
• Phone: 311 or 305-468-5900 (City of Miami)
• Fees: The Building Department fee schedule is set by City Commission resolution. See the City of Miami Building Permit Fee Schedule on miami.gov.

Newest permits issued in the City of Miami

The 15 most recent permits from the City of Miami Building Permits open data. Address and type of work only. Refreshed weekly.

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