Pool Permit Requirements in Miami Beach
In Miami Beach, pool projects generally require a permit.
Verified against official sources · Last verified: September 9, 2026
Do You Need a Permit?
Permit RequiredA building permit is generally required for a new private residential swimming pool in the City of Miami Beach. Shared, public, or certain multifamily pools may be subject to additional Florida Department of Health requirements.
See what applies to your exact property.
Check Your PropertyPermit Type
Building Permit
Documents You May Need
- Site Survey Signed & Sealed Topographic/Boundary Survey
- Architectural Plans
- Structural Plans
- Electrical Plans
- Mechanical Plans
- Landscaping Plans
- Pool plans and/or water-feature plans, as needed
- Plumbing Plans
- Tree survey
- Structural Calculations (supporting document that may be required)
- Special Inspector Forms (supporting document that may be required)
- Geotechnical Report (supporting document that may be required)
- Drainage Calculations Report, if applicable (supporting document that may be required)
- Tree Disposition, if applicable (supporting document that may be required)
- Tree Protection Plan, if applicable (supporting document that may be required)
- Approved Tree Permit, if applicable (supporting document that may be required)
- Construction Site Sediment and Erosion Control Affidavit (supporting document that may be required)
Approvals
- Building-Multiple Trades
- Environmental
- Planning
- Public Works
- Urban Forestry Group
- Structural
- Electrical
- Mechanical
- Plumbing
- Planning Board approval, when required prior to building permit submittal
Inspections
- Notice of Commencement - Certificate
- Special Inspection-Piles
- Foundation
- Planning Final
- Building Final
What to Do Next
- 1Gather the required documents listed above.
- 2Complete any required additional approvals.
- 3Submit your application through the official Miami Beach permit portal.
- 4Respond to any plan-review comments if issued.
- 5Complete the verified inspections listed above.
Ready to continue?
Apply for the permit
Open the official government application portal.
Questions about your permit?
Call the Building Department.
Permit Fees
Fees vary by project scope. See the official City of Miami Beach Building Department fee schedule.
Review Time
Varies by project and plan-review workload
Building Department
Building Department
Phone: 305-673-7610Email: homeownerbuild@miamibeachfl.govAddress: 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Official Sources
City of Miami Beach — Permit Checklist for Pool – Residential New
miamibeachfl.gov · Official PDF · verified September 9, 2026
Source last checked: September 17, 2026
City of Miami Beach — Permit Checklists
miamibeachfl.gov · Official page · verified September 9, 2026
Source last checked: September 17, 2026
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