Miami Gardens Roofing Permit Requirements (2026 Checklist)

Roofing Permit checklist for Miami Gardens

Miami Gardens General Permit Application — notarized
Roofing Permit Fee Sheet (updated 2020) — fill in SF for correct roof type
Homeowners Association Affidavit of Awareness
Workers' Compensation Exemption Notice to Owner (2021) — NOTARIZED by both owner and contractor
CMG Roof-to-Wall Connection Exemption Affidavit — if insured value ≤ $300,000 per F.S. 553.844
HVHZ Owner's Notification for Roofing Considerations (revised 2021) — 7 items must be initialed by owner (re-roofs only)
HVHZ Roofing Package (2023 — FBC 8th Edition) — complete applicable sections (A through E depending on roof type)
MDC Prescriptive Anchor/Base Sheet Attachment Table (2023) OR site-specific engineering calculations
Product Approvals / MDC NOAs — front page, specific system description, limitations, detail drawings — posted at jobsite
Fire Directory Listing Page
Design calculations per Chapter 16, or RAS 127 (steep slope) or RAS 128 (low slope) as applicable
OSHA Ladder Information Sheet (updated 2023) — OSHA-approved ladder REQUIRED at jobsite
NOCRequired when the direct contract is greater than $5,000 ($15,000 for repair or replacement of an existing HVAC system), per Fla. Stat. 713.135. Some older city forms list lower figures. Confirm timing with the building department.
Contractor Registration (City + MDC)
Insurance certificate naming City of Miami Gardens
Submit via CSS Portal
Gotcha$120.00 FINE for non-compliant ladder at any inspection — no exceptions
GotchaNOA/Product Approval must be provided at application AND posted at jobsite — missing either = rejection
GotchaTile (mortar set) roof requires pull test PRIOR to final inspection
GotchaRoof-to-wall connection retrofit required for insured value OVER $300,000 — must provide exemption affidavit if under $300K with proof (insurance dec page or property appraiser assessment)
GotchaPonding water conditions may require structural engineer review — flag on re-roofs
GotchaRe-nailing existing wood deck may be required per current HVHZ Chapter 16 provisions
GotchaCommon roofs (townhouses, condos) — contractor AND/OR owner should notify adjacent unit occupants
NoteCommercial re-roofing with system change requires signed/sealed structural calculations for supporting structure (Re-Roofing Commercial Affidavit)
NoteCommercial re-roofing exact replacement requires attestation that existing overflow drains/scuppers prevent >5" water accumulation
NoteMethod 2 Simplified Tile Calculations is ONLY applicable in Broward County — NOT valid in Miami Gardens (MDC)

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

Frequently asked questions

Where do I submit a permit application in Miami Gardens?

Online via CSS portal — all attachments uploaded digitally; payments online only. Portal: https://miamigardensfl-energovpub.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home.

Do I need a Notice of Commencement in Miami Gardens?

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

How many plan sets does Miami Gardens require?

2 sets listed. This can vary by permit type, so confirm with the building department.

Is Miami Gardens in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ)?

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

What gets a roofing application rejected in Miami Gardens?

$120.00 FINE for non-compliant ladder at any inspection — no exceptions. NOA/Product Approval must be provided at application AND posted at jobsite — missing either = rejection. Tile (mortar set) roof requires pull test PRIOR to final inspection.

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