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

Short answer: Yes, a permit is required for a fence in Miami, FL.

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Yes. The City lists fence permits for fences up to 6 ft, and fences over 6 ft also need structural review.

What changes the answer

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

“Fence Permits”

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

“Fences up to 6 feet”

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

“Fences above 6 feet (requires structural review)”

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

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