North Miami Dock & Marine Permit Requirements (2026 Checklist)

Dock & Marine Permit checklist for North Miami

City of North Miami Building Permit Application — signed and notarized
Boat Dock Checklist — city-specific intake checklist (2025 edition)
Building Cost Affidavit
Proof of Ownership: Recorded warranty deed
Contractor's State License + BTR (Marine Contractor or General Contractor registered with City)
Certificate of Liability Insurance — valid min 6 months
Workers' Comp Insurance or exemption
Current signed and sealed Survey — 2 copies
Survey Affidavit (if survey older than 1 year)
Survey must show: waterfront property lines, existing structures, mean high water line, water depths
2 sets signed and sealed Plans and Specifications — by FL licensed engineer showing dock design, dimensions, anchoring
Cross-section diagram of dock construction
Product approvals for dock materials (FL Product Approval or MDC NOA)
Approval by Miami-Dade DERM — Class I Environmental Permit for coastal/tidal work on Biscayne Bay
SFWMD Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) as applicable
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit if applicable
Florida DEP General Permit or Individual Permit depending on dock size
NOC for job value greater than $5,000 (city) + DERM fees separately
NoteNorth Miami lies on BISCAYNE BAY — marine construction IS available
NoteHome to Oleta River State Park and FIU Biscayne Bay Campus waterfront
Disciplines: Zoning, Structural, Building, Electrical
Fee2.5% of Estimated Construction Cost; $298 minimum

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