Building Department

MISSION
To enforce the State of Florida building code within the boundaries of the City of South Miami, and collaborate with other City departments in the enforcement of local codes.

FUNCTION
The Building Department enforces the State of Florida Building Code within the boundaries of the City of South Miami, and collaborates with other City Departments in the enforcement of local codes. It provides fair, consistent and equitable interpretation of codes during the review of construction documents submitted for building permits and during the field inspection conducted for compliance. The Department also certifies buildings upon completion and at pre-stated periods afterwards.

Permit Fees are established by Ordinance and are listed under the title Schedule of Permit Fees. As of October 1, 2010 a 1.5% surcharge will apply to all permits, payable to the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs.

PERMIT SERVICE COUNTER
Open 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Monday through Friday

Call for Inspections (Building, Roofing, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) before 3:45 pm to be scheduled for the following day. Please have your permit number available for reference.