Roofing Guides · Updated October 2026
Roof Permits in Miami-Dade County
A roof replacement in Miami-Dade needs a building permit from whoever has jurisdiction over your property: Miami-Dade County for unincorporated areas, or your city (for example, the City of Miami). The licensed roofing contractor normally pulls the permit using the HVHZ Uniform Roofing Permit Application with the product approvals (NOAs), and the work has to pass the required inspections.
Who issues the permit
Miami-Dade County handles unincorporated areas. Incorporated cities run their own building departments. The County's site explains how to tell which jurisdiction you're in.
What gets submitted
- The FBC 8th Edition (2023) HVHZ Uniform Roofing Permit Application
- Product approvals (NOAs) for the roof covering and underlayment (What Is a Miami-Dade NOA?)
- Calculations or other documents where required, plus the reroofing owner notification
Miami-Dade County also offers online roofing permitting for qualified contractors on eligible work.
Inspections
Expect inspections during the job, for example of deck nailing and underlayment, and a final inspection. Don't sign off on the job until the final inspection passes.
Look up a permit
Use the County's "Find a Permit" tool or your city's portal to check permits on your address. That's also how you can confirm your roof's permit date for insurance (Roof Age and Homeowners Insurance in Florida).
Why you should never skip the permit
Unpermitted roofing can cause problems with insurance, resale and inspections, and it removes the code check that protects you. A properly licensed roofer (How to Check a Florida Roofer's License) pulls the permit under their own license.
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More roofing guides
- Roof Age and Homeowners Insurance in Florida
- What Is a Miami-Dade NOA?
- How to Check a Florida Roofer's License
Sources
- Miami-Dade County, Roofing Permits
- Miami-Dade County, County / Municipal approval (which jurisdiction permits your property)
- Miami-Dade County, Find a Permit
- City of Miami, FBC 8th Edition (2023) HVHZ Uniform Roofing Permit Application (PDF)
- 2023 Florida Building Code – Building, 8th ed., Chapter 15 Roof Assemblies (HVHZ §§1512–1525), via UpCodes
Sources checked October 2026. Laws, codes and prices change, so confirm current details with the source.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Miami?
Yes. Reroofing requires a building permit from the County or your city.
Who pulls the roof permit?
Normally the licensed roofing contractor, under their license.
How do I check whether my roof was permitted?
Search your address in Miami-Dade's Find a Permit tool or your city's permit portal.
How long does a roof permit take?
Timing varies by jurisdiction and workload. Ask the department or your contractor for current turnaround times.
Do repairs need a permit?
Many do. Ask your roofer and your building department what's required for the specific repair.