Home / Cities / Hialeah

Miami-Dade CountyHVHZ

Hialeah Permit Requirements

We check your documents against every Hialeah-specific requirement. Instantly.

0

Permit Types

0

Requirements

0

Gotchas

Check Your Hialeah Package →

Building Department

Phone

Address

501 Palm Avenue, 2nd Floor, Hialeah, FL 33010

Hours

Mon-Fri 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM; 1st Saturday of month 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Submission

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

NOC Threshold

$2500 — NOC required above this amount

Plan Sets

2 set(s) required

Wind Zone

HVHZ — All exterior products need Miami-Dade NOA or FL# approval

Insurance Certificate Holder — Copy Exactly

City of Hialeah

Open Hialeah Permit Portal →

Permit Types by Trade

Click any trade to expand. These are the 212 requirements we check.

General / Structural4

Building Permit — New Construction / Alterations / Additions

25

Hialeah Permit Application — signed & notarized by BOTH owner AND qualifier (separate permit for each trade discipline)
2 Sets of Plans — signed & sealed by licensed FL PE or Registered Architect
Contractor Registration with City of Hialeah — must be registered PRIOR to submittal with all license/insurance current
+ 22 more checked during analysis

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

14

Hialeah Permit Application — signed & notarized (building permit type)
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
+ 11 more checked during analysis

Certificate of Occupancy / Use / Completion / TCO

8

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
+ 4 more checked during analysis

Demolition Permit

6

Hialeah Permit Application — signed & notarized
2 Updated Surveys / Site Plans — specifying size of structure(s) to be demolished
Contractor Registration + Insurance — cert holder verbatim: 'City of Hialeah as certificate holder'
Notice of Commencement — job value >= $2,500
+ 2 more checked during analysis

Roofing1

Roofing Permit — Re-Roof / New Roof / Repair (HVHZ)

22

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
+ 18 more checked during analysis

Electrical3

Electrical Permit — Service Change / Wiring / Shutters / Windows & Doors

13

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 >= $2,500; HVAC exemption $15,000
+ 9 more checked during analysis

Solar PV System Permit

9

Hialeah Permit Application — signed & notarized
2 Sets of Plans (signed & sealed) — structural and electrical; panel layout, mounting, inverter location, disconnects
Structural Engineering Calculations (signed & sealed) — roof load capacity + wind uplift for HVHZ
Contractor Registration + Insurance — solar contractor + electrical contractor registration
+ 5 more checked during analysis

EV Charger Permit

8

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
+ 4 more checked during analysis

Plumbing1

Plumbing Permit

14

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 >= $2,500; HVAC exemption $15,000
+ 10 more checked during analysis

Mechanical / HVAC1

Mechanical Permit — HVAC / AC Replacement

13

Hialeah Permit Application (Mechanical checked) — signed & notarized
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)
+ 9 more checked during analysis

Windows & Doors1

Window & Door Replacement Permit

9

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 >= $2,500
+ 6 more checked during analysis

Pool & Spa1

Pool, Spa & Hot Tub Permit

10

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'
+ 6 more checked during analysis

Fence & Driveway3

Fence Permit — Wood, Chain Link, Iron, Concrete, PVC, Rolling Gates, Bollards

9

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'
+ 5 more checked during analysis

Driveway Permit

9

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
Contractor Registration + Insurance (if by contractor) — cert holder: 'City of Hialeah as certificate holder'
+ 6 more checked during analysis

Shed Permit — Prefabricated & Site-Built

7

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
+ 3 more checked during analysis

Marine / Waterfront1

Marine Construction (Docks / Seawalls) — LIMITED

3

NOTE: Hialeah is primarily INLAND but has some canal-fronting properties
NOTE: Contact Miami-Dade County DERM: miamidade.gov/permits/ or 305-372-6789
+ 1 more checked during analysis

Signs1

Sign Permit (CONTRACTOR ONLY)

11

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
+ 7 more checked during analysis

Business & Admin3

Temporary Structures — Tents, Construction Trailers & Short-Term Events

11

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)
+ 9 more checked during analysis

Private Provider Inspections

7

+ 7 more checked during analysis

Change of Contractor / Architect / Engineer

4

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)
Fee: minimum $180
NOTE: Second professional holder pays the fee, not the first

Common Rejection Reasons

Top 8 reasons permits get rejected in Hialeah.

1

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

2

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

3

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

4

Owner-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

5

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

6

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

7

NOC threshold: $2,500 per FL Statute 713.135(1)(d) and city General Permits Requirements PDF; $15,000 exemption for HVAC per FL Statute 713.02(5)

8

NOC 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

See What You Get

This is what a Flo Permit analysis looks like:

Analysis Complete

Hialeah · Roofing Permit

73%

Compliance

×Roof Material WorksheetMissing

×Product Approval (FL# or NOA)Missing

✓Signed & Sealed PlansFound

✓Permit ApplicationFound

✓Notice of CommencementFound

Product approvals must show FL approval number or Miami-Dade NOA — generic spec sheets will be rejected.

Try With Your Documents →

Free

$0

1 analysis/month

Pro

$29/mo

30 analyses/month

Single

$15.99

One-time analysis

FAQ — Hialeah

What documents do I need for a permit in Hialeah?

For most permits: completed application, signed & sealed plans, site survey, product approvals (Miami-Dade NOA or FL# required since Hialeah is HVHZ), energy calculations for HVAC, and Notice of Commencement if your job exceeds $2500. Our AI checks your package against all 212 Hialeah-specific requirements and shows you exactly what's missing.

How do I submit a permit in Hialeah?

In-person, email (permits@hialeahfl.gov), or Tyler CSS portal — all applications must be NOTARIZED Access the portal: Hialeah online permitting system. Phone: 305-883-5825

What are the most common reasons permits get rejected in Hialeah?

Based on 40 documented gotchas: ALL applications MUST be NOTARIZED — strictly enforced, automatic rejection without it... Our AI automatically flags all 40 known rejection triggers for Hialeah before you submit.

Is Hialeah in the HVHZ?

Yes — Hialeah is in a High Velocity Hurricane Zone. Every exterior product (windows, doors, roofing, shutters) must have a Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval with FL# number. Standard ICC-ES reports or generic spec sheets are NOT accepted. Our AI verifies product approval documentation automatically.

Ready to check your Hialeah package?

Upload your documents. Know what's missing in seconds.

Start Free Analysis →