Roof Permit Requirements in Miami-Dade County
Most roof work in Miami-Dade County needs a permit — but a narrow exemption covers small repairs done by a licensed roofing contractor, capped at $2,000 and two roofing squares.
Verified against official sources · Last verified: September 10, 2026
Do You Need a Permit?
Conditional — More Information NeededA permit is generally required for roof replacement and repair in Miami-Dade County. A narrow exemption exists for minor roof repairs performed by a licensed roofing contractor that do not exceed $2,000 in materials and labor and do not exceed two roofing squares (200 sq ft) in extent.
See what applies to your exact property.
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Building Permit
Documents You May Need
- Uniform Roofing Permit Application
- HVHZ roof-system-specific forms (vary by roof type: shingle, tile, metal, built-up, single-ply, SPF, etc.)
- Ridge Ventilation Calculations form
- Owner's Notification for Roofing Considerations
- Certification of Flue Vents present during Re-roofing
Approvals
- Hurricane Mitigation Roof Retrofit forms (roof-to-wall connection, roof decking attachment/secondary water barrier), when an existing roof is replaced
Conditions That Can Affect This Result
This isn't a flat rule — the outcome can depend on details specific to your project. Use the checker to get a result based on your own answers, or see the verified scenarios below.
- If scope of work is full reroof: a permit is required.
- If repair cost is more than 2000: a permit is required.
- If repair area squares is more than 2: a permit is required.
- If is licensed roofing contractor work is no: a permit is required.
What to Do Next
- 1Confirm which scenario applies to your project with the building department.
- 2Once confirmed, gather the required documents for that scenario.
- 3Contact the building department for how to submit your application.
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Apply for the permit
Open the official government application portal.
Questions about your permit?
Call the Building Department.
Common Questions
Do I need a permit for a roof repair?
Generally yes, unless the repair qualifies for Miami-Dade's narrow exemption: performed by a licensed roofing contractor, at or under $2,000 in materials and labor, and no more than two roofing squares (200 sq ft) in extent.
Does a full reroof require a permit?
Yes — the minor-repair exemption never applies to a full reroof.
Are small roof repairs exempt?
Only within the exemption's exact limits: licensed roofing contractor, ≤$2,000, and ≤2 roofing squares. A repair that exceeds any of those still needs a permit.
Permit Fees
Fees vary by project scope. A Notice of Commencement must be filed with the county if the contract value exceeds $5,000, per Florida Statute 713.135.
Review Time
Varies by project and plan-review workload
Building Department
Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER) — Building & Permits
Phone: 305-375-2877Email: RERInfo@miamidade.govAddress: 111 NW 1st Street, 11th Floor, Miami, FL 33128
Official Sources
Miami-Dade County — Roofing Permits
miamidade.gov · Official page · verified September 10, 2026
Source last checked: September 17, 2026
Miami-Dade County — Permit Exemptions
miamidade.gov · Official page · verified September 10, 2026
Source last checked: September 17, 2026
Florida Statute 713.135 — Notice of commencement and applicability of lien
flsenate.gov · Code / statute · verified September 10, 2026
Source last checked: September 17, 2026
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