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Miami-Dade County Commercial Permit Fees & Rules

Official municipal fee schedule estimator, mandatory contractor bond requirements, and plan review SLAs for commercial construction in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Plan Review SLA: 15 - 25 Business Days
Contractor Bond: $10,000 Min
COI Mandate: $1.0M Liability
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Enforcing Department
Miami-Dade Dept of Regulatory and Economic Resources
Governing Ordinance
Miami-Dade Code IO 4-63
Plan Review SLA
15 - 25 Business Days
Surety Bond Min
$10,000
AHJ Verified Workstation 2026 Fee Schedule Enforced

Miami-Dade County Commercial Permit Fee Estimator

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Quick Presets:
📐 Applied Municipal Formula Tier

Tier Valuation Formula: $1,665 base fee + $3.80 per $1,000 above $250,000 valuation.

Itemized Cost Assessment Verified
Base Municipal Permit Fee: $0.00
Plan Review Fee (65%): $0.00
Tech & Admin Surcharge (4%): $0.00
Cost Ratio Breakdown Base 58% | Review 38% | Tech 4%
Total Estimated Cost: $0.00

Mandatory Contractor Prerequisites & Submittal Checklist

Miami-Dade County AHJ Requirements
Permit Prerequisite Instant Underwriting

Contractor Surety License Bond

Miami-Dade County requires an active $10,000 Florida Contractor License Bond on file prior to plan submittal.

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Insurance Mandate Same-Day COI

Commercial COI Liability ($1M+)

Minimum $1.0M General Liability COI naming Miami-Dade County Building Dept as Certificate Holder.

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🏛️ Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

Verified Government Contact
Department Name: Miami-Dade Dept of Regulatory and Economic Resources
Phone Number: (786) 315-2000
Physical Address: 11805 SW 26th St, Miami, FL 33175
Governing Ordinance: Miami-Dade Code IO 4-63
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📋 Required Commercial Submittal Checklist

To prevent plan check rejections in Miami-Dade County, commercial permit applications must include the following stamped documentation:

  • ✓ Architectural Blueprints & Site Plan (Stamped by Florida Registered Architect)
  • ✓ Structural Engineering Calculations & Foundation Details (Stamped PE)
  • ✓ MEP Single-Line Electrical & Mechanical Load Calculations
  • ✓ Proof of $10,000 Florida Contractor License Bond

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (Miami-Dade County)

Ordinance Verified
What model building code does Miami-Dade County enforce in 2026? ▼

Miami-Dade County enforces the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) requirements under Florida Building Code. in accordance with Miami-Dade Code IO 4-63.

How long does commercial plan review take in Miami-Dade County? ▼

Commercial plan review in Miami-Dade County typically takes 15 - 25 Business Days depending on project valuation and submittal completeness.

Is a contractor surety bond required for permits in Miami-Dade County? ▼

Yes. Miami-Dade County requires a mandatory $10,000 Florida Contractor License Bond prior to permit issuance.

🏛️ Official AHJ Authority Citation

Miami-Dade Dept of Regulatory and Economic Resources

11805 SW 26th St, Miami, FL 33175

Department Phone: (786) 315-2000
Enforced Ordinance: Miami-Dade Code IO 4-63
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