Online Permitting Resource Center
Online Permitting
The Building Department is excited to offer the ability to apply for permits online. Online permitting allows you to fill out an application, submit required drawings and documents and pay for your permit. Once your permit is approved, you may download your approved set of plans along with the permit card.
To view the list of permits available for online permitting and to begin the application process, click on the button below.
Important: If you are a contractor doing work for the first time in Miami Beach, click here to visit our Contractor License & Insurance page to view requirements prior to applying.
How-to Guides
Instructional Videos
How to Apply Online
How to Upload Drawings and Documents (File Structure Guidelines)
How To Submit Corrections
Methods for Signing and Sealing
To view a list of projects that require a design professional, click here.
Projects valued under $25,000 may allow for contractors to prepare drawings. Drawings and documents must be signed and notarized and must also include the contractor's name and license number.
Electronic Plans Submittal
The Building Department allows for the electronic submittal of drawings and documents for review. To qualify for this submittal type, design professionals must adhere to their respective boards’ requirements regarding Digitally or Electronically Signing and Sealing of drawings and documents. Below, are links to each board’s statutes:
Board of Architects
61 G1-16.005: Procedures for Signing and Sealing Electronically Transmitted Plans, Specifications, Reports or Other Documents
Board of Engineers
61G15-23.003: Procedures for Electronically Signing and Sealing Electronically Transmitted Plans, Specifications, Reports or Other Documents
Board of Surveyors and Mappers
5J-17.062: Procedures for Signing and Sealing Electronically Transmitted Surveys or Other Documents
Remote Online Notarization
Applicants may opt to notarize applications and other documents using an Remote Online Notary (RON). Although we do not endorse any vendor, below is a list of companies that provide this service.
If you need assistance applying for a permit online or encounter any issues, please contact the Building Department Call Center at 305-673-7610, option 0. You may also submit questions to BuildingInfo@MiamiBeachfl.gov.