Hialeah Roofing Permit Requirements (2026 Checklist)

Roofing Permit checklist for Hialeah

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
Product Control NOAs (2 copies) — NOA and installation method must be provided at permit AND posted at job site; must include Roof Application Standards (R.A.S.); required attachments: Fire Directory Listing, Front Page, System Description, Limitations, Detail Drawings
Roof Plan Sketch — illustrate all levels/sections, roof drains, scuppers, overflow scuppers/drains; include dimensions, elevated pressure zones, parapet locations; PLYWOOD THICKNESS MUST BE INDICATED
NOAs for All Other Components (roof vents, etc.) — all components must have Miami-Dade NOAs at time of permit
Manufacturer Installation Specifications — must be specific to the job; for roof-overs, NOA must indicate product approved for installation over existing roofing
Contractor Registration with City of Hialeah — must be registered PRIOR to submittal
GL Insurance Certificate — cert holder verbatim: 'City of Hialeah as certificate holder'
WC Certificate (or exemption on file) — cert holder verbatim: 'City of Hialeah as certificate holder'
Notice of Commencement — job value greater than $5,000 per FL Statute 713.135; HVAC exemption $15,000; recorded at MDC Recorder 22 NW 1st St; posted at job site before first inspection
Submit via Tyler CSS Portal + In-Person at 501 Palm Ave 2nd Floor
GotchaMinimum roofing permit fee is NOW $290.00 (per March 2026 fee sheet) — was $180 in the 2022 fee schedule — VERIFY AMOUNT before submittal
GotchaContract between owner and contractor is REQUIRED — most cities do NOT require this; Hialeah does for EVERY roofing package
GotchaOSHA-approved ladder MANDATORY at ALL inspections — $120 fine, NO EXCEPTIONS; must extend 3 ft above roof, set at 4:1 ratio
GotchaNOA + installation specs must be POSTED AT JOB SITE — not just in the permit file
GotchaConcealed roofing work done without permit requires engineer certification with the package
GotchaSheathing Affidavit (notarized) required — qualifier certifies re-nailing of existing roof sheathing meets FBC requirements
GotchaRoofing Affidavit (notarized, at final) — qualifier certifies all work per approved plans, specs, and Product Control Approval
GotchaTile roof calculations per RAS 127 required at permit submittal — Moment-based (Method 1 or 2) or Uplift-based (Method 3)
NoteRoof-to-Wall Connection Mitigation — if structure ad valorem >= $300,000 AND NOT built per FBC or 1994 SFBC, affidavit of compliance required (per FL Statute 553.844); if exempt, Owner's Affidavit of Exemption required (notarized)
NoteCondo work: Association Authorization Letter with president signature NOTARIZED
NoteRequired inspections vary by roof type: Low Slope = anchor sheet + final; Tile nail-on = tin cap + in-progress + tile installation + final; Shingles = tin cap + shingle in-progress + final; Metal = tin cap + fire barrier + in-progress + final
NoteAt ALL inspections: approved plans + NOC + permit card + NOA/specs must be present on site
NoteRoofing fee per SF: Groups R2/R3 shingle $0.20/SF (tile $0.20/SF); Other groups $0.20/SF first 10K then $0.05/SF (tile same); repairs R3 $0.075 per $1 cost (min $180, max $1,500)
NoteGutters fee: $180 or $1/linear foot
NoteRoof stands fee: $30 each
NotePermit expires 6 months after last approved inspection

Requirements change. Confirm the current checklist with the Hialeah building department before you submit. See every permit type on the Hialeah permit requirements page.

Frequently asked questions

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.

What gets a roofing application rejected in Hialeah?

Minimum roofing permit fee is NOW $290.00 (per March 2026 fee sheet) — was $180 in the 2022 fee schedule — VERIFY AMOUNT before submittal. Contract between owner and contractor is REQUIRED — most cities do NOT require this; Hialeah does for EVERY roofing package. OSHA-approved ladder MANDATORY at ALL inspections — $120 fine, NO EXCEPTIONS; must extend 3 ft above roof, set at 4:1 ratio.

Hialeah Roofing Permit Requirements

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