PlainPermit

Do I need a permit for a deck in Miami, FL?

Short answer: We could not confirm from an official source whether a deck needs a permit in Miami, FL; check with City of Miami Building Department before you start.

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Not legal advice. Always confirm with your local building department. Rules change, and your parcel's zoning, HOA, historic district, floodplain or utility work can change the answer. We show the official source and the date we last checked it so you can verify for yourself.
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Unverified: We did not find an official City of Miami statement on deck permits.

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Cost

Fee not extracted; see the City of Miami Building Department fee schedule. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://www.miami.gov/My-Government/Departments/Building/Residential-Permit-Guide

Where to apply

City of Miami Building Department (iBuild online permitting)

Permitting authority: City of Miami Building Department. Applies in the City of Miami only. Other Miami-Dade municipalities and unincorporated Miami-Dade County have their own building departments. Miami is in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. See also: how to apply for a building permit.

Official sources

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