Building, Permits & Inspections

The Florida Building Code 7th Edition (2020) went into effect January 1, 2021. All permit applications received before that date will be under the current 6th edition (2017) codes. For permit applications submitted on January 1, 2021 and thereafter, all permit applications will be reviewed under the new Florida Building Code 7th Edition (2020)

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USE OUR ONLINE SERVICE TO:

Submit Permit Applications: MIRAMARFL.GOV/PERMITTING

Make a Payment or Schedule an Inspection: MIRAMARFL.GOV/PERMITINSPECTIONS

If unable to use the online service, please call or email for an appointment.

   Building: 
  Email (954) 602 - 3200            
   Fire:
  Email
 (954) 602 - 4882
   Planning & Zoning:
  Email
 (954) 602 - 3264
   Engineering:      
  Email
 (954) 602 - 3304

For any questions regarding Fire Plans or Inspections please schedule an appointment with Miramar Fire-Rescue - Fire Life Safety Division.  For any additional questions regarding Fire Plans or Inspections please contact the Fire Prevention & Arson team

For a status on your project, please visit our self service portal.

Please send ALL contractor updates and contractor registration to Contractor Updates.

Walk-In Customers
Please note that walk-in customers will be asked to wait outside until they receive the text form Qless that they have reached the front of the line.

The safety and well-being of our Community and Employees is our highest priority. Thank you.

About Us

 
The goal of the building staff, inspectors, and plan reviewers is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Miramar by faithfully upholding federal, state, county, and city laws, regulations, and ordinances to ensure the highest built environment for our jurisdiction.

Services

The Building Division provides the following services:
 
  • Reviews all building permit applications for compliance with all national, state, county, and municipal codes to preserve the health, safety, and welfare of the public
  • Issues garage sale and other permits
  • Issues occupational permits and inspections
  • Performs all necessary building inspections
  • Maintains files of building plans and blueprints
  • Ensures building code compliance

Homes 10 Years or Older

The City of Miramar is not likely to have records (blue prints, etc.) to satisfy public records requests for residents who live in structures built more than 10 years ago. According to the General Records Schedule GS1-SL item # 252 for State and Local Government Agencies, the Building Division of City of Miramar does not need to keep on record Residential Plans with more than 10 years after issuance of certificate of occupancy.
 

Home Improvement Projects

Residents should call the Building Division at 954-602-3200 for information before beginning any Home Improvement Project. We will assist you with the permitting process.

Fee Schedule

View for the Schedule of User Fees (PDF). Please see pages 5 - 7 for Community Development Department - Building Permits And Inspection.
All building fees are subject to an 8% surcharge.

For Lien Searches:
As of October 1 2019,  checks made out for the incorrect amount will be voided and returned back to the customer.



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