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:
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