Miami Beach Dock & Marine Permit Requirements (2026 Checklist)

Q: Do I need a Notice of Commencement in Miami Beach?

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

Q: What gets a dock & marine application rejected in Miami Beach?

Multi-agency approval sequence: County EPD → FL DEP → Army Corps → Local permit.

Dock & Marine Permit checklist for Miami Beach

BARRIER ISLAND — Miami Beach has extensive waterfront on Atlantic Ocean, Biscayne Bay, and Indian Creek
Submit via Civic Access (CSS) portal for city building permit component
Miami Beach Permit Application required for structural components
MDC DERM Class I Permit Application required for ALL dock/seawall/mangrove work in tidal waters (submittable online as of Dec 1, 2025)
Signed & sealed engineering plans by licensed FL PE required
Current survey required showing existing conditions and water boundaries
SFWMD Environmental Resource Permit may be required (DEP General Permit for docks <= 1,000 sq ft)
USACE Section 10/404 Permit required for navigable waters / wetlands
FDEP Environmental Division Approval may be required for coastal work
GotchaMulti-agency approval sequence: County EPD → FL DEP → Army Corps → Local permit
NOC required for job value exceeding $5,000 (city) plus DERM fees
Insurance cert holder: City of Miami Beach, Building Department, 1700 Convention Center Drive, 2nd Floor, Miami Beach, FL 33139

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

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a Notice of Commencement in Miami Beach?

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

What gets a dock & marine application rejected in Miami Beach?

Multi-agency approval sequence: County EPD → FL DEP → Army Corps → Local permit.

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