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Understanding flood risk is important for Miami Beach as a coastal barrier island.
NEW! FEMA Elevation Certificate and Floodproofing Certificate
Elevation Certificates submitted for review dated November 1, 2023 or after must use the new form; New FEMA Elevation Certificate. If the file does not open properly, please follow these instructions to make Adobe Reader your default PDF viewer: Adobe PDF Viewer
Also, the new Dry Floodproofing Certificate for Non-Residential Structures must be used as of November 1, 2023 as well.
Property owners are encouraged to review the map changes through the resources included below:
See a discrepancy?
Members of the community have opportunities to submit evidence on why they believe their property has been improperly mapped. Consider submitting an appeal, comment, and/or Letter of Map Change (LOMC).
Need Help?
Make an appointment with the City’s Floodplain Manager. Appointments may be made through the Building Department’s Online Appointment System
Call the City’s Floodplain Manager at 305.673.7610
For more information on flood risk and flood insurance:
This website and the Flood Awareness Guide were created to be your source to help reduce flood risk in Miami Beach. They provide knowledge and information for us all to plan and prepare, and act and adapt to reduce flood risk now and for years to come as a coastal community. Learn more about Miami Beach's 2022 Program for Public Information (PPI) and Resiliency Strategy.
The following fact sheets were created to provide focused information about flood risk and ways to reduce that risk. They share overall knowledge about the National Flood Insurance Program as well as important tips for target audiences like renters and prospective property owners. The fact sheets are currently being updated and will continue to include the most recent flood awareness information.
- 10 Steps to Flood Awareness
- Are you interested in resilient construction?
- Are you interested in purchasing property on Miami Beach?
- What to do before, during, and after a flood.
- Learn more about King Tides.
- Keep it Clean! Storm drains lead to Biscayne Bay.
- Do you live in a 2-4 unit building in Miami Beach?
- Are you a business owner in Miami Beach?
- Do you rent in Miami Beach?
- Why do extreme rain events cause flooding?
- Flood Protection Assistance
What is the Program for Public Information?
The Program for Public Information Plan was developed in 2017 to help reduce flood risk and the cost of national flood insurance premiums for residents and businesses. The plan is updated every year to highlight the progress made toward desired outcomes, review project implementation status and propose recommendations for improvement. In 2022, the Committee created a new, five-year Program for Public Information.
The plan and annual report are part of the Community Rating System (CRS) requirements, a voluntary program under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) allowing communities to earn flood insurance discounts.
Miami Beach pursued an aggressive goal to improve its CRS ranking from a Class 6 to a Class 5 and was officially awarded the new score in 2019. In 2022, the City received formal notice that its Class 5 rating was officially recertified. With this score, the City continues to receive a 25% discount which totals $8.6 million in savings annually. This helps offset increasing federal rates.
Contact & Appointment Info
Office Info
Main Office
1700 Convention Center Drive,
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305.673.7610
North Beach Office
962 Normandy Drive,
Miami Beach, FL 33141
305.673.7610
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8 AM - 4 PM
Closed for Lunch:
12 PM - 1 PM
Contact Emails
Inspection-related questions:
BuildingInspection@MiamiBeachfl.gov
Contractor registration-related matters including updating licenses and insurance:
BuildingContractor@MiamiBeachfl.gov
Submitting Elevation Certificates, Floodproofing Certificates, and Onsite Stormwater Drainage Certifications as part of an Electronic Plan Review:
BuildingElevCert@MiamiBeachfl.gov
Building violation-related questions:
BuildingViolations@MiamiBeachfl.gov
Building Recertification related questions:
BuildingRecertification@miamibeachfl.gov
General building questions:
BuildingInfo@MiamiBeachfl.gov
Administration
Ana M. Salgueiro, P.E.
Building Official / Director
AnaSalgueiro@miamibeachfl.gov
Mashaer Ismail
Operations Manager
MashaerIsmail@miamibeachfl.gov
Natasha Diaz
Assistant Director
NatashaDiaz@miamibeachfl.gov
Narinder Singh
Deputy Director
NarinderSingh@miamibeachfl.gov
Building Department
North Beach Office
Leonor Hernandez
Customer Service Manager
LeonorHernandez@miamibeachfl.gov
Section Chiefs
Mohsen Jarahpour
Chief Building Inspector
MohsenJarahpour@miamibeachfl.gov
Martha McNicholas, P.E.
Acting Chief Mechanical Inspector
MarthaMcNicholas@miamibeachfl.gov
Jaime Reyes
Chief Electrical Inspector
JaimeReyes@miamibeachfl.gov
James Zeigler
Chief Plumbing Inspector
JamesZeigler@miamibeachfl.gov
Lancelot Bacchus
Chief Roofing Inspector
LancelotBacchus@miamibeachfl.gov
Mohsen Jarahpour
Flood Plain Manager
MohsenJarahpour@miamibeachfl.gov
Ibrahim Alvarez
Chief Building Code Compliance Officer
BuildingViolations@MiamiBeachfl.gov
Appointments to meet with the Building Official/Director, Deputy Director, Assistant Director, or Building Operations Manager:
Call to schedule an appointment at 305.673.7610, extension 26130
Appointments to meet with a Section Chief must be made using our online booking system.
For additional assistance or if you have questions regarding the permitting process please contact Customer Service at 305.673.7610 and press 0 or, email us at BuildingInfo@miamibeachfl.gov
Home Owners
If you are a homeowner in Miami Beach, please direct all questions to: HomeOwnerBuild@miamibeachfl.gov
