Permitting Information

Inspections Requests

Inspections can be requested in two ways:

• Online: Select Permits & Self Services
• By phone: 954-602-3200

View Inspection Code List(PDF, 69KB)

Building Division Inspectors can be contacted between 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. On the morning of a scheduled inspection to get a window of time when the inspector will arrive at the job site or to ask questions about the previous day’s inspections. Applicants can also call between 4:30-5:30 p.m. to speak to an inspector.

For any questions regarding Fire Plans or Inspections please schedule an appointment with Miramar Fire Rescue - Fire Life Safety Division.

Please send ALL contractor updates and contractor registration to Contractor Updates.

Building inspections scheduled before 3 pm will be conducted the next business day.

Please note:

• All scheduled inspections will be printed after 3:00 p.m.; any requested inspection after 3:00 p.m. will be conducted on the 2nd business day.
• Inspections requested on this website on Friday or the weekend will not be honored if they are scheduled for Monday.
• Construction Debris will not be collected with regular trash pickup. Please contact Waste Pro at (954) 967-4200 for construction debris removal.

The Daily Inspection Times(PDF, 261KB) are updated at 8:00 a.m. daily.

Permit Timelines

New Permitting Rules per Section 553.792, F.S.

Welcome to the City of Miramar’s new Plan Review timelines imposed by recent amendments to Florida Statute 553.792. Below is a comprehensive guide to how these changes may affect the City of Miramar’s permitting process.

Key Highlights of the Recent Changes:
New Plan Review Timelines:
The Following Permit Types are Affected:

• Residential permits. This includes single-family residential unit or a single-family residential dwelling, accessory structure, alarm, electrical, irrigation, landscaping, mechanical, plumbing, or roofing.

• Non-residential buildings less than 25,000 square feet.

• Sign permits.

• Multifamily residential not exceeding 50 units.

• Master building permit consistent with Section 553.794 to obtain site-specific building permit.

• Permits reviewed under the proposed timelines will not obtain concurrent review. Learn More.

IMPORTANT: Permits that do not qualify under Section 553.792, F.S. will proceed with the standard plan review process. Link to the statute: 553.792 (1)(a), Florida Statutes.

Responsibilities of Applicants:

IMPORTANT: Once the application is submitted, you cannot make changes to the type of review selected. If you need a new review process, you must create a new permit application.

• Permit applicants are responsible for submitting complete and accurate applications.
• A complete application consists of:

1. Process number assigned.
2. Upfront fees paid.
3. The permit application form and all drawings and supporting documents have been submitted.
4. Any documents required by the local building official to determine that the fee owner has secured all other government approvals required by law.
5. Prescreen approved.

• Pursuant to these new timelines, the Department can no longer accommodate concurrent reviews with outside agencies such as Fire, Flood Plain, Planning, Public Works, Zoning, DERM, Florida Health Department, and others. If the applicant wishes to proceed with fully concurrent building plan reviews in the same manner as before these changes, a waiver must be executed.
• For permit applications which fall under the categories listed above, applicants must provide corrections to rejection comments within 10 business days. Failure to comply shall result in the denial of the permit application and require resubmission including any associated fees.
• The permit applicant may waive these timelines as described below.

About the Use of the Waiver:

The new rules allow applicants to waive the timeline requirements described above. By opting for the waiver, applicants avoid the stringent response deadlines and reduce the risk of their application being rendered null and void. This option provides greater flexibility for applicants who may need additional time to address corrections and, once waived, the permitting process will proceed as normal including concurrent reviews with outside agencies.

If you've already applied for a permit, and would like to waive the timeline requirements of Section 553.792, F.S., please complete this form (Link to Form). Once completed and notarized, ensure you upload it to the documents folder via EnerGov.

The City of Miramar is committed to providing updates and guidance as this legislation is implemented. Please contact the Building Department for any questions or clarifications.

Additional Resources

• To access and download the waiver option, which will need to be notarized and uploaded to the documents folder via EnerGov, please visit: (Link to Statute and Waiver).
• City of Miramar Link to Permitting Landing Page
• Access the Citizen Self Service Portal: Link to Start your application here.
• Code Compliance: Resolve code violations before applying-Link to page.
• Florida Building Code: Learn about building requirements-Link to Page
• Learn About Naming Your Documents: Standard Naming Convention Guidelines- Link to Page

About Concurrent Plan Review:

In 2025, the City of Miramar implemented an Electronic Plan Review (EnerGov) system to process plans. One of the benefits of this technology is the ability to perform “concurrent reviews” for all required disciplines. In this method, plans in the form of PDF documents are distributed electronically to all applicable plan examiners simultaneously. This avoids the delays inherent in the traditional approach, where the plans were routed from one examiner to another in sequence.

As an accommodation to our customers, and to efficiently administer the process of permit issuance within our own permitting system, the City of Miramar has accepted plans that require outside approvals, and distributed them to those respective plan examiners. Customers should be aware that this process may change, depending on their preference in the process.

Recent changes in the Florida Statutes have mandated that enforcement agencies issue building permits faster, specifying shortened timelines for the review and issuance of building permits. These timelines apply only to all disciplines governed by the Florida Building Code, as described in Chapter 553, Florida Statutes--- namely, Building, Structural, Roofing, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing. The timelines do not apply to plans requiring approvals from regulatory agencies not governed by the Florida Building Code, nor do they apply to the requirements of local ordinances. These outside reviews include Fire Prevention, Public Works, Zoning, Planning, Broward County DERM, and Environmental Resources, to name a few.

If you choose to invoke the timelines mandated by the new statutory requirements, your review process will be handled in a sequential manner, with all non-FBC reviews being done first. In this manner, they will be considered prerequisites. If you choose to waive these new timelines, your plans will be reviewed concurrently as before.

Understanding the New Permitting Rules per Section 553.792, F.S.

This document is a comprehensive guide to how these changes may affect you within the City of Miramar permitting process.

Permit Types and Timelines for the First Review Cycle

IMPORTANT: Plans for permits not included above are not affected by the new permitting procedures and will be reviewed in the same manner as before, with the benefit of fully concurrent plan reviews.

Deadline for the Prescreen Process
In the Prescreen phase, the City of Miramar must provide written notice to the applicant within 5 days after receipt of application notifying what information, if any, is needed to determine the application is complete.*

*An application is deemed complete when:

• A process number was assigned.
• Upfront fees have been paid.
• The application forms are signed, notarized, and uploaded to the document folder in EnerGov.
• Any documents required by the local building official to determine that the fee owner has secured all other government approvals required by law.
• Application status is Prescreen Approved in EnerGov.

IMPORTANT: Once the application is submitted, you cannot make changes to the type of review selected. If you need a new review process, you must create a new permit application.

Outside Agency Approvals:
Outside agency approvals* are considered a prerequisite to having a complete and sufficient permit application. If your application is missing any of these approvals, City of Miramar staff will send you the following Prescreen Comment via EnerGov:

“To comply with the timelines for Florida Building Code (FBC) review under 553.792, F.S., the approval of other agencies and/or disciplines not regulated under the FBC must be obtained prior to FBC discipline review. Please note that once all external agencies have approved, resubmit the applicant task to have it routed to all FBC trades for review."

*The following disciplines are governed by the Florida Building Code: Building, Structural, Roofing, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing. Outside agency approvals, are defined as approvals outside the scope of these Florida Building Code disciplines, including requirements under local ordinance also fall within the outside agency category.

Prescreen Rejection Comments:
An “Application Completeness Check” will be conducted by the City of Miramar Staff within 5 City working days of receipt of your application. If you applications is not complete, you will be notified through the Online Portal and via email. You will then have the opportunity to provide the missing documents needed to proceed with plan review.

Summary of Applicable Plan Review Deadlines:

1. After an application is deemed complete, the City of Miramar’s initial review (first cycle) must adhere to the timelines based on the project type (30 days, 60 days, or as applicable) as per chart.
2. Applicant corrections: You must submit all reworked plans within 10 business days after receiving written notice via email. Failure to do so will result in the denial of your permit application, making it null and void.
3. If your corrections are provided within the specified timeline, for the second and all subsequent review cycles, the City of Miramar must approve or deny your permit application within 10 business days after receiving the corrected plans.

IMPORTANT: If the City of Miramar is unable to meet the specified review deadlines a reduction to the permit fee may apply.

• Applicants can avoid the stringent response deadlines imposed by the law and reduce the risk of their application being denied.
• Greater flexibility for applicants who may need more time to address any changes and/or corrections.
• The permitting process will continue as normal including concurrent reviews with outside agencies.

You will be given the opportunity to use the waiver as follows:

The City of Miramar’s Permitting Coordinator will send the following Review Comment via EnerGov: “Please indicate if you would like to proceed under the timelines outlined under §553.792, F.S., or waive the timeline requirements. Please upload the Waiver form if electing to waive timeline requirements.”
Please include notarized letter stating that “We are proceeding without a waiver” OR “Waiver signed, notarized, and uploaded to the documents folder named as WAVER”

IMPORTANT: Waiver must be signed, notarized, and uploaded to the Documents folder in EnerGov.

Resources and Support:

(Provide Links to sites below)

City of Miramar
• City of Miramar Website (Link)
E-Permitting Portal
• Visit the e-permitting Portal Sign In page (Link)
Citizen’s Self Service Portal
• Visit the CSS Sign In page (Link)
Code Compliance
• Resolve code violations before applying (Link)
Florida Building Code
• Learn about building requirements (Link)
Learn About Naming Your Documents
• Learn about the City’s Standard Naming Convention Guidelines (Link)
Building Department
• Via email at buildingpermitclerks@miramarfl.gov or via phone at (954)602-3200