Permit Types & Checklists

Driveway / Patio Pavers / Approach

2-3 Business Days

• Permit Application & HOA Affidavit
• Owner/Builder Affidavit (if applicable)
• Two (2) copies of survey (indicate location, and written dimensions of driveway/approach/location)
• Two (2) copies of material details (pavers, concrete, slabs etc.)

Approach: All the above plus a separate application and set of plans

• Right of way Covenant (needed for anything other than solid plain concrete)

Forms

Miami Lakes Building Permit Application & HOA Affidavit

Owner Building Affidavit

Covenant of Construction Within Right of Way

Windows / Doors / Garage

3-5 Business Days

• Permit Application & HOA Affidavit.
• Owner/Builder Affidavit (if applicable)
• New Windows and Doors Affidavit signed by qualifier (not applicable for garage and shutters)
• Two (2) Copies Product Approval (NOA)
• Two 2 Copies Wind Load Calculations
• Two 2 Copies of layout indicating location and dimensions of Windows/Doors/Garage Doors

Forms

Miami Lakes Building Permit Application & HOA Affidavit

Owner Building Affidavit

New Windows and Doors Installation

Fence

3-5 Business Days

• Permit Application & HOA Affidavit
• Owner/Builder Affidavit (if applicable)
• New Fence Affidavit signed by qualifier
• Homeowner Association Letter (if a townhome)
• Two (2) copies of Original Signed & Sealed Survey (indicate location of fence and linear feet)
• Two (2) copies Fence Detail (wood, dura-fence, concrete, chain-link, etc.)

Forms

Miami Lakes Building Permit Application & HOA Affidavit

Owner Building Affidavit

New Fence Affidavit

Roofing

2-3 Business Days

• Permit Application & HOA Affidavit
• CANNOT be Owner Builder
• Two (2) copies of roofing package indicating details

Metal Roof: Color Sample

Forms

Miami Lakes Building Permit Application & HOA Affidavit

Roofing Package| Florida Building Code 8th Edition

Metal Roof Affidavit

Terrace / Adding Square Feet

5-7 Business Days

• Permit Application & HOA Affidavit
• Miami-Dade County Municipal Permit Application
• Owner/Builder Affidavit (if applicable, building portion only)
• Two (2) copies of Original Signed & Sealed Survey
• Two (2) sets of Original Signed & Sealed Architectural Plans
• Plumbing, Electrical and Mechanical sub-permits may be required prior to master permit being issued
  • New permit applications signed by licensed qualifier
  • Sub-permits must be finaled before master can be finaled

Forms

Miami Lakes Building Permit Application & HOA Affidavit

Miami Dade County Application for Municipal Permit

Owner Building Affidavit

Interior Remodel

5-7 Business Days

• Permit Application & HOA Affidavit
• Owner/Builder Affidavit (if applicable, building portion only)
• Two (2) sets of Original Signed & Sealed Architectural Plans
• Plumbing, Electrical and Mechanical sub-permits may be required prior to master permit being issued
  • New permit applications signed by licensed qualifier.
  • Sub-permits must be finaled before master can be finaled

Forms

Miami Lakes Building Permit Application & HOA Affidavit

Owner Building Affidavit

Kitchen / Bath Alterations

5-7 Business Days

• Permit Application & HOA Affidavit
• Owner/Builder Affidavit (if applicable, building portion only)
• Kitchen/Bathroom layout indicating all the electrical outlets and fixtures
• Plumbing, Electrical and Mechanical sub-permits may be required prior to master permit being issued
  • New permit applications signed by licensed qualifier.
  • Sub-permits must be finaled before master can be finaled

Forms

Miami Lakes Building Permit Application & HOA Affidavit

Owner Building Affidavit

New Pool / Alteration / Remodel

5-7 Business Days

• Permit Application & HOA Affidavit
• Owner/Builder Affidavit (if applicable, building portion only)
• Two (2) copies of Original Signed & Sealed Survey
• Two (2) sets of Original Signed & Sealed Architectural Plans.
• Plumbing, Electrical and Mechanical sub-permits may be required prior to master permit being issued
  • New permit applications signed by licensed qualifier
  • Sub permits must be finaled before master can be finaled

Forms

Miami Lakes Building Permit Application & HOA Affidavit

Owner Building Affidavit

Solar Panels

5-7 Business Days

• Permit Application & HOA Affidavit
• Solar System Disclosure Form
• CANNOT be Owner Builder
• Two (2) sets of Original Signed & Sealed Architectural Plans
• Electrical Master Permit: Requires a Sub-Roofing Permit
• CVC Master Permit: Requires a Sub-Electrical Permit

Forms

Miami Lakes Building Permit Application & HOA Affidavit

Solar System Disclosure Form

Commercial & Multi-Family

5-7 Business Days

• Permit Application & HOA Affidavit
• Miami-Dade County Municipal Permit Application
• Application must be signed by property owner, NOT business owner
• Licensed contractor required
• Two (2) sets of Original Signed & Sealed Architectural Plans
• Permit may not be issued prior to Miami-Dade permit
• All rework must come either with a third set or a digital copy to submit to county

Forms

Miami Lakes Building Permit Application & HOA Affidavit

Miami Dade County Application for Municipal Permit

POD / Containers

1-2 Business Days

• Permit Application & HOA Affidavit
• Owner/Builder Affidavit
• Two (2) copies survey (indicate location of POD and dimensions)
• Needs to be 5′ from neighbor property line
• Needs to be 5′ from sidewalk
• Cannot be placed on green area

Forms

Miami Lakes Building Permit Application & HOA Affidavit

Owner Building Affidavit

Plan Duplicates / Certified Copies

2-3 Business Days

• Request form signed by owner or qualifier
• Must know permit(s) they require
• Specify if certified copies are required
• Specify if new permit card is required

Forms

Request for Duplicate Plans Form

Extensions

1-2 Business Days

• Permit Application signed by qualifier
• Letter signed and notarized by qualifier with letterhead and reasoning behind the request
• Must be reviewed and approved by Building Official

Forms

Miami Lakes Building Permit Application

Renewals

1-2 Business Days

• Permit Application signed by owner and qualifier
• Original / Certified job copies
• Must be reviewed and approved by Building Official (48 hours)
• Plumbing, Electrical and Mechanical sub-permits may be required prior master permit re-issuance
• All contractor information must be up to date to be able to pick up

To close expired permit:

• Will need to schedule and finalize all pending inspections
• If work is concealed prior to inspection, inspector may require a licensed engineer letter

Forms

Miami Lakes Building Permit Application

Revisions

2-7 Business Days

• Must provide narrative of changes being made to Master Permit
• Permit Application with description of what is being revised.
• Application must be signed by qualifier only (if applicable)
• Two (2) sets of original signed and sealed Architectural Plans of new or revised pages only
• Original job copy and permit card not required for submittal

Forms

Miami Lakes Building Permit Application

Closing MDC Expired Permits

1-2 Business Days

• Permit Application signed by qualifier.
• A letter from Architect/Engineer certifying that to the best of their knowledge the work was done according to the current code of that time.
• Must be reviewed and approved by Building Official.

Forms

Miami Lakes Building Permit Application