Miami Beach Roofing Permit Requirements (2026 Checklist)

Roofing Permit checklist for Miami Beach

Submit via Civic Access (CSS) portal
Miami Beach Permit Application required
Roofing Permit Package (updated 12/24/2025) — comprehensive city-specific package
HVHZThis is HVHZ territory — Miami-Dade County NOAs required for ALL roofing products
HVHZ Section A-B Pages required (updated 2023)
HVHZ roofing system-specific pages required depending on roof type
- Built-Up Roofing (BUR): Section C System Page + all BUR detail pages (coping, drip edge, gutter, parapet wall, plumbing vent, scupper)
- Single Ply Membrane (SPM): Section C System Page + all SPM detail pages (edge metal, gutter, laminated edge, parapet wall, scupper)
- Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF): Section C System Page + all SPF detail pages (drip edge, parapet wall, plumbing vent, roof drain, support flashing)
- Tile: A-B, D, E Pages + Tile Calcs
- Shingle: A-B, D Pages
- Metal: A-B, D Pages
- Wood Shake/Shingle: D Page
- Section C2 System Page (for certain systems)
- Liquid Applied Roofing (LAR): Section A-B Page (waterproof form) + Section C Page
Certification of Flue Vents present during Re-roofing required (Combustion Flue Vent Certification — MDC form)
Roof-to-Wall Connection Compliance Affidavit required
Sheathing Nailing Affidavit required
Roofing Inspection Report (RIR) Form required
HVHZ Commercial Re-roof Statement required for commercial properties
Hurricane Mitigation Affidavit available on forms page
NOC required for job value exceeding $5,000
Product approvals (MDC NOAs) required for ALL roofing materials, underlayment, fasteners, edge metals
Insurance cert holder: City of Miami Beach, Building Department, 1700 Convention Center Drive, 2nd Floor, Miami Beach, FL 33139
GotchaMiami Beach has an EXTENSIVE set of HVHZ roofing forms — over 30 individual form PDFs for different roofing systems and details. Missing ANY required form for the specific roof system will fail plan review.

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 roofing application rejected in Miami Beach?

Miami Beach has an EXTENSIVE set of HVHZ roofing forms — over 30 individual form PDFs for different roofing systems and details. Missing ANY required form for the specific roof system will fail plan review.

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