Kendall Roofing Permit Requirements (2026 Checklist)

Roofing Permit checklist for Kendall

Portal: EPS Portal + E-Permitting available for qualifying residential roofing in unincorporated MDC (folio '30')
MDC Building Permit Application — latest version, signed and notarized
HVHZ Uniform Roofing Permit Application — FBC 8th Edition (2023); fillable PDF — enter N/A in non-applicable fields
HVHZ Roofing Permit Forms Package — includes instruction page + all required sections
Roofing Fee Sheet (per sq ft) — REQUIRED; fee schedule revised Oct 1, 2025
GotchaUpfront fees must be PAID before plan review begins — unpaid = no review
Section A & B: General information, roof category, roof type, roof system info, and roof plan sketch (all roof types)
Section C: Built-up roof systems OR single-ply membrane roof systems (select applicable)
Section C2: Additional component details as applicable
Section D: Shingle roof system OR wood shingle/shake OR metal roof OR tile roof (select applicable)
Section E: Tile calculations (for tile roofs — Method 1 moment-based, Method 2 uplift, or Method 3 per RAS 127)
Roof Deck Attachment form — required for all re-roofs
Product Control NOAs (Miami-Dade) — REQUIRED for ALL roofing system components including roof vents
GotchaNOA must cover SPECIFIC system assembly, not just individual products — AND must cover your wind zone and building height
UL listing indicating system to be used — required
Verify NOAs at: Product Control Search on miamidade.gov
Digitally signed & sealed plans — for Portal submissions; paper = conversion fee + extra time
MDC Contractor Registration — licensed roofing contractor registered with MDC
Notice of Commencement — job value ≥ $5,000
Owner's Notification for Roofing Considerations (Form 1524) — contractor must explain content to owner, owner initials each item
Owner's Affidavit of Exemption — if applicable
GotchaAdditional form required for Owner-Builder permits
Certification of Combustion Appliance Flue Vents — required when re-roofing over combustion appliances
Ridge Ventilation Calculations Form — when balanced ventilation needed (under-eave/soffit must equal or exceed ridge ventilation)
Roof Decking Attachment & Secondary Water Barrier Compliance — per FL Statute 553.844 for SFR hurricane mitigation retrofit
Solar System Reinstallation Affidavit — if existing solar on roof being replaced; separate permit needed for reinstallation
HOA Attestation for Permanent Residential Storm Shutters — MDC form for SFR, duplex, townhome
GotchaPeel-and-stick underlayment REQUIRED for shingle roofs in HVHZ
GotchaMaximum 2 roof layers — often must tear off existing before installing new
E-Permitting roofing guidelines: follow procedures exactly for online residential roofing permits
Separate E-Permitting guidelines for metal roof panels
Waterproofing/Liquid Applied Roof Systems: must comply with HVHZ section of FBC; separate Section A & B form
Permit expiration: 180 days; extended by each approved inspection
NoteFBC 8th Edition Code Changes for Roofing — webinar recording available on MDC website

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

Frequently asked questions

Where do I submit a permit application in Kendall?

Yellow Form - signed and notarized.

Do I need a Notice of Commencement in Kendall?

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 Kendall building department whether it is due at application or before the first inspection.

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

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

What gets a roofing application rejected in Kendall?

Upfront fees must be PAID before plan review begins — unpaid = no review. NOA must cover SPECIFIC system assembly, not just individual products — AND must cover your wind zone and building height. Additional form required for Owner-Builder permits.

Kendall Roofing Permit Requirements

Check your roofing package.