Where do I submit a permit application in Hialeah?

In-person, email (permits@hialeahfl.gov), or Tyler CSS portal — all applications must be NOTARIZED. Portal: https://epay.hialeahfl.gov/.

What insurance certificate holder wording does Hialeah require?

The certificate holder should read: City of Hialeah

Do I need a Notice of Commencement in Hialeah?

Florida law requires a recorded Notice of Commencement when the contract price is greater than $5,000 ($15,000 for repair or replacement of an existing heating or air conditioning system). Timing can vary, so confirm with the Hialeah building department whether it is due at application or before the first inspection.

How many plan sets does Hialeah require?

2 sets listed. This can vary by permit type, so confirm with the building department.

Is Hialeah in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ)?

Yes. Hialeah is in the HVHZ, which affects product approval and wind load requirements.

Hialeah Permit Requirements (2026 Checklist)

Requirements by permit type

General / Structural

4 types▼

Building Permit

31 items

Hialeah Permit Application — signed & notarized by BOTH owner AND qualifier (separate permit for each trade discipline)
2 Updated Surveys (less than 6 months old, by professional land surveyor) — for additions, new construction, and alterations affecting footprint
2 Sets of Plans — signed & sealed by licensed FL PE or Registered Architect
Product Approvals / NOAs (2 copies) — from Miami-Dade County approved testing agency (HVHZ); NOT just FL Product Approval — MDC NOA required for all exterior products
Contractor Registration with City of Hialeah — must be registered PRIOR to submittal with all license/insurance current
+ 26 more requirements

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Demolition Permit

8 items

Hialeah Permit Application — signed & notarized
2 Updated Surveys / Site Plans — specifying size of structure(s) to be demolished
Utility Disconnection Approval Letters (2 copies each) — from ALL utilities: Water/Sewer, Cable (Comcast), AT&T/BellSouth, FPL, City Gas
Contractor Registration + Insurance — cert holder verbatim: 'City of Hialeah as certificate holder'
Notice of Commencement — job value greater than $5,000
+ 3 more requirements

Accessory Dwelling Unit Permit

24 items

Hialeah Permit Application — signed & notarized (building permit type)
2 Updated Surveys (less than 6 months old) — showing proposed ADU location, setbacks, existing structures, utility connections
2 Sets of Plans (signed & sealed by PE/Architect) — existing + proposed floor plans, fire separation details, emergency escape/rescue openings (EERO) labeled in sleeping rooms, site plan
Product Approvals / NOAs (2 copies) — Miami-Dade NOA for all exterior components (HVHZ — 175 mph)
Energy Calculations — ACCA Manual J, S, D and EPL display card when HVAC installed
+ 19 more requirements

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Certificate of Occupancy

9 items

Application for TCO (Temporary Certificate of Completion or Occupancy) — form on city website
All final inspections passed — all trade permits (building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical) must pass final
As-Built Certificate — form on city website (when required)
Fire Department final approval — commercial / multi-family
GotchaTCO fee is $1,150.00 — for initial AND each renewal; this is expensive — budget for it
+ 4 more requirements

Roofing

1 types▼

Roofing Permit

30 items

HVHZ Uniform Roofing Permit Application (2 copies) — FBC 8th Edition (2023); Sections A-E as applicable per roof type
Hialeah Permit Application — signed & notarized by owner AND qualifier
Roofing Permit Fee Sheet (Rev March 20, 2026) — minimum roofing permit fee is $290.00
Copy of Contract Between Owner and Contractor — REQUIRED with every roofing package
Owner Notification for Roofing Considerations (FBC Section 1524 HVHZ) — owner must initial all items; contractor responsible for providing and explaining
+ 25 more requirements

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Electrical

3 types▼

Electrical Permit

15 items

Hialeah Permit Application (Electrical checked) — signed & notarized; separate permit required for electrical on any building project
Electrical Fee Sheet (Rev March 20, 2026)
Contractor Registration with City of Hialeah — current credentials
GL Insurance + WC Certificate — cert holder verbatim: 'City of Hialeah as certificate holder'
Notice of Commencement — job value greater than $5,000; HVAC exemption $15,000
+ 10 more requirements

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Solar Panel Permit

12 items

Hialeah Permit Application — signed & notarized
2 Sets of Plans (signed & sealed) — structural and electrical; panel layout, mounting, inverter location, disconnects
Product Approvals / NOAs (2 copies) — Miami-Dade NOA required (HVHZ) for BOTH panels AND mounting/racking system — must be rated for 175 mph wind zone
Structural Engineering Calculations (signed & sealed) — roof load capacity + wind uplift for HVHZ
Contractor Registration + Insurance — solar contractor + electrical contractor registration
+ 7 more requirements

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EV Charger Permit

9 items

Hialeah Permit Application (Electrical checked) — signed & notarized
Electrical Fee Sheet (Rev March 20, 2026)
Site Plan / Electrical Diagram — charger location, panel location, wire routing, circuit sizing
Product Specifications / UL Listing — UL-listed EVSE equipment spec sheets
Contractor Registration + Insurance — licensed electrical contractor
+ 4 more requirements

Plumbing

1 types▼

Plumbing Permit

14 items

Hialeah Permit Application (Plumbing checked) — signed & notarized
Plumbing Fee Sheet (Rev March 20, 2026)
Contractor Registration + Insurance — cert holder verbatim: 'City of Hialeah as certificate holder'
Notice of Commencement — job value greater than $5,000; HVAC exemption $15,000
Submit via Tyler CSS Portal + In-Person
+ 9 more requirements

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Mechanical / HVAC

1 types▼

Mechanical / HVAC Permit

19 items

Hialeah Permit Application (Mechanical checked) — signed & notarized
Air Conditioning Replacement Data form (2 copies; 1 if electronic) — ALL fields must be completed: existing unit info, new unit info, electrical data, AHRI Reference Number, manufacturer, model #s, SEER2/IEER, system size
Mechanical Fee Sheet (Rev March 20, 2026)
Product Approval: NOA or State Product Approval for new equipment (2 copies)
Wind load calculations with anchoring details — for roof-mounted equipment (unit to curb AND unit paneling)
+ 14 more requirements

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Windows & Doors

1 types▼

Window & Door Permit

12 items

Hialeah Permit Application — signed & notarized by owner AND qualifier (or homeowner affidavit + DL copy for owner-builder)
Schematic layout / floor plan showing: (a) all rooms and spaces labeled, (b) size, location, and type of each opening, (c) Product Approval NOA numbers for each opening component (windows, doors, fixed glass, mullions), (d) wind load pressures per opening (multifamily & commercial ONLY)
Product Control Approvals (2 copies) — Miami-Dade NOA and/or State Approvals; mark all applicable installation details
Contractor Registration + Insurance — cert holder verbatim: 'City of Hialeah as certificate holder'
Notice of Commencement — job value greater than $5,000
+ 7 more requirements

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Pool & Spa

1 types▼

Pool & Spa Permit

13 items

Hialeah Permit Application — signed & notarized
2 Updated Surveys (less than 6 months old) — show proposed pool location, setbacks, property lines
2 Sets of Pool Plans — structural, plumbing, electrical details; pool barrier/fence compliance per FBC Section 424
Contractor Registration + Insurance — cert holder verbatim: 'City of Hialeah as certificate holder'
Notice of Commencement — job value greater than $5,000
+ 8 more requirements

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Fence, Driveway & Structures

3 types▼

Fence Permit

15 items

Hialeah Permit Application — signed & notarized
2 Updated Surveys (less than 6 months old) — clearly indicate fence location, gate locations, total linear feet
2 copies of Fence Plan — height, material, spacing details
Contractor Registration + Insurance (if by contractor) — cert holder verbatim: 'City of Hialeah as certificate holder'
Notice of Commencement — job value greater than $5,000
+ 10 more requirements

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Driveway Permit

16 items

Hialeah Permit Application — signed & notarized by owner and contractor (or homeowner affidavit + DL if owner-builder)
Property Survey (less than 6 months old) — MUST be to scale; reduced or enlarged copies NOT accepted
Survey must indicate: (a) location and shape of proposed driveway with ALL construction dimensions, (b) material (concrete, stamped concrete, paver, etc.), (c) construction specs for concrete (slab thickness + reinforcement)
Proof of Streets Department Permit(s) and/or Preliminary Review — Streets Dept at 900 E 56th St, Bldg 4, Hialeah FL 33013, phone (305) 687-2611
Contractor Registration + Insurance (if by contractor) — cert holder: 'City of Hialeah as certificate holder'
+ 11 more requirements

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Shed Permit

10 items

Hialeah Permit Application — signed & notarized by owner and contractor (or owner-builder affidavit + DL)
Property Survey (less than 6 months old) — MUST be to scale; reduced or enlarged copies NOT accepted
Miami-Dade County Approved NOA or State Product Approval — MUST highlight or mark the installation method on the NOA
Site Plan showing shed dimensions, slab dimensions (if different), and setbacks
Contractor Registration + Insurance (if by contractor) — cert holder verbatim: 'City of Hialeah as certificate holder'
+ 5 more requirements

Marine / Waterfront

1 types▼

Dock & Marine Permit

3 items

NoteHialeah is primarily INLAND but has some canal-fronting properties
NoteMarine construction (docks/seawalls) on canals requires permits through Miami-Dade County DERM + SFWMD + USACE — NOT through City of Hialeah Building Department
NoteContact Miami-Dade County DERM: miamidade.gov/permits/ or 305-372-6789

Signs

1 types▼

Sign Permit

13 items

Hialeah Permit Application — signed & notarized
Sign Fee Sheet (Rev March 20, 2026)
2 copies of Site Plan — showing proposed sign location
2 copies of Sign Drawings — specifying size of sign, size of letters, materials
Building Facade Drawing to Scale — showing location of proposed signs relative to building facade
+ 8 more requirements

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Business & Admin

3 types▼

Private Provider

13 items

Notice to Building Official of Use of Private Provider form — includes project info, services (plan review, inspections, or both), private provider qualifications; MUST be notarized (individual, corporation, or partnership sections)
Proof of professional and comprehensive liability insurance — $1 million per occurrence minimum + tail coverage for minimum 5 years after services performed
Duly Authorized Representatives Employment Affidavit — certifies all reps are employees of the private provider per FL Statute 553.791; must include resumes and copies of all reps' licenses
Private Provider Plan Compliance Affidavit (if doing plan review) — attests plans comply with FBC + all local amendments; each page of submitted plans must bear private provider stamp and signature
Statement of Inspection (on private provider's letterhead, per discipline) — prepared upon completion of all inspections; summarizes inspections performed; must attest construction complies with approved plans and applicable codes
+ 8 more requirements

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Change of Contractor

6 items

Change of Contractor Request form — available on city website (hialeahfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3127)
Change of Architect-Engineer form + Instructions — available on city website (hialeahfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11457)
Feeminimum $180
GotchaNo refund to original permit holder when change of contractor occurs
GotchaNew contractor must be registered with City of Hialeah with current credentials before change is processed
+ 1 more requirements

Special Event Permit

16 items

CONSTRUCTION TRAILERS: minimum fee $500 for first 6 months; additional 3 months = $250; tie-down inspection $130 additional
Construction trailer requirements: tie-down specifications + survey + site plan (location & setbacks) + DCA approval for pre-manufactured trailer
Separate mechanical, plumbing, and electrical permits required for trailer utilities (meter mounts, service equipment)
TEMPORARY TENTS: 2 site plans/surveys + fire retardant certificate + material sample (swatch)
GotchaTents with electrical: MUST be permitted by a licensed contractor — owner-builder not permitted for electrical on tents
+ 11 more requirements

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Requirements change. Confirm the current checklist with the Hialeah building department before you submit.

Common rejection reasons in Hialeah

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1ALL applications MUST be NOTARIZED — strictly enforced, automatic rejection without it

2Owner affidavits MUST also be NOTARIZED — both owner AND qualifier signatures

3For condos: Association Authorization Letter with president's signature NOTARIZED required for ALL permits

4Owner-builder: Must reside at property with valid FL DL matching address; warranty deed + homestead exemption may be required; corporate-owned properties CANNOT use owner-builder exemption

5Tenant improvements limited to 500 sq ft OR under $5,000 for non-structural only — otherwise licensed contractor required

6DERM approval required BEFORE city permit for commercial projects, apartment buildings, and townhouse projects

7NOC threshold: $5,000 per FL Statute 713.135(1)(d) and city General Permits Requirements PDF; $15,000 exemption for HVAC per FL Statute 713.02(5)

8NOC recorded at Miami-Dade County Recorder, 22 NW 1st St, Miami, FL 33128; hours 9 AM-4 PM; fees $10 first page + $8.50 subsequent; phone (305) 275-1155 press 1-6-1-0

9Miami-Dade Product Approval (NOA) required for ALL exterior products (HVHZ — 175 mph)

10Hours: M-F 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Open during lunch; 1st Saturday of month 9 AM - 1 PM

11Check routed inspections: apps.hialeahfl.gov/building/DailyRoutedInspections.aspx

12OSHA-approved ladder MANDATORY at ALL inspections — $120 fine per violation, NO EXCEPTIONS; must extend 3 ft above roof at 4:1 ratio

13Buildings 25+ years require milestone inspections (recertification); fee $580

14Amnesty Program available — contact Building Department for eligibility

15Surveys must be less than 6 months old — certified by professional land surveyor

162 copies of most documents required (plans, NOAs, surveys, etc.) — 1 copy if submitted electronically

17Building permits require UPFRONT non-refundable payment — no refunds after submittal

18Permit expires 6 months (180 days) after last approved inspection

19Permit extension fee: $180; must be requested before expiration

20Renewal (expired permit): 50% credit of original fee if re-applied within 6 months of expiration

21Change of contractor fee: minimum $180

22Reinspection fee: $60 after 2 inspections of each type

23Violation fee: double the base permit fee (minor residential max $1,000; all others NO MAXIMUM)

24Insurance certificate holder wording (VERBATIM from Contractor Registration PDF): 'City of Hialeah as certificate holder'

25State-licensed contractors need: (1) Copy of State License, (2) GL Insurance cert, (3) WC cert or exemption, (4) Business Tax Receipt from where business is located, (5) Copy of qualifier DL

26County-licensed contractors need: (1) Certificate of Competency, (2) GL Insurance cert, (3) WC cert or exemption, (4) BTR from Miami-Dade County, (5) Municipal BTR from City of Hialeah, (6) Copy of qualifier DL

27Contractor registration form itself must be NOTARIZED

28INSPECTION SCHEDULING: Email ONLY to inspections@hialeahfl.gov; schedule between 7:30 AM-3:00 PM; 24 hours in advance; inspections performed M-F 8:30 AM-3:00 PM

29INSPECTION SCHEDULING (TYLER): For permits issued through Tyler CSS, inspections ONLY scheduled through Citizen Self-Service Portal — NOT by email

30AT INSPECTION: Approved plans + NOC + approved permit + permit card must ALL be present at job site; job must be accessible; OSHA ladder if needed

31NOC TIMING: Must be filed with MDC Recorder BEFORE first inspection; must be POSTED at job site for first inspection; no inspections will proceed without it per FL Statute 713.135

32NOC RECORDING: Walk-in same day at 22 NW 1st St Miami FL 33128 (9AM-4PM); mail-in takes 4-6 weeks; fees $10 first page + $8.50 subsequent; accepts cash, certified/cashier's check, money order, Visa/MC ($15 min)

33Private Provider inspections accepted — package available on city website; city conducts ALL final inspections and CO inspections regardless

34Sign permits are CONTRACTOR ONLY — owner-builders CANNOT pull sign permits

35Pre-fab wood fence panels from hardware stores need NOA from the store — city detail does NOT cover them

36Roofing minimum permit fee increased to $290.00 per March 2026 fee sheet (was $180 in 2022 fee schedule)

37Solar PV electrical permit fee: $455.00

38TCO fee: $1,150.00 initial AND each renewal

39Email submittal accepted at permits@hialeahfl.gov for windows/doors, fences, and other permit types

40Separate permits required for EACH trade: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, signs, pools, roofing, shutters, windows, AC — stated on permit application

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