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Do you want to replace or repair your roof? A building permit is required for all roofing work in both residential and commercial properties. 

NOTE: If your proposed roof is part of an existing project that you applied for before 12/5/18 (ePlan launch), then you will apply for your roofing permit online (see below), but you will submit your plans in-person at the Building department at 444 SW 2nd Ave, 4th Floor (i.e. do NOT follow the below instructions for uploading documents online).  

You need to ensure that your property is in City limits, and you'll need your property's folio #. You can find this using our GIS tool, hit "search" and search your address.  Or, you can do a county property search - if your folio # begins with -01, your property is in the City of Miami. 

NOTE: The GIS search bar auto-populates to a specific format. Type slowly and wait for your address to pop up. If you're not in the City of Miami, your address won't appear. 

All roofing materials must have a Miami-Dade County Notice of Acceptance (NOA) or Florida Product Approval. You will need to upload or present this document. 

You will need the following in order to get a roofing permit:

NOTE: These applications can take 30-45 minutes to complete. Once you start, you can "save for later" - simply log back in, and "resume application".

Your application package includes a financial transaction page (invoice) and a transaction ID. You can click the pay button immediately after submission or follow below. You do not need a customer ID. 

NOTE: Your application package will generate a "Miami Dade County RER/Municipal Application" (two pages). Customers will need to fill out DERM application only if it is a Commercial property.

You must name each of your files in a very specific way, known as a Standard Naming Convention, in order to upload documents. NOTE: These names can not change once they've been given.View Naming Instructions

NOTE: Any documentation that is required “signed and sealed” (by an architect, engineer, etc.), will require a digital signature for uploads.  This does not  refer to an applicant's physical signature on an application.How to Obtain a Digital Signature (Design Professionals)

After payment/submission, you will receive an email with a link to Electronic Plan Review Portal (ProjectDox). If you've never created an account, you must do so. If you already have an account, login.  How to Upload Documents Electronically

NOTE: Please be sure to verify that all required drawings & documents have been included and are placed in the appropriate folder ("Drawings vs. Documents"). Once you hit "upload complete", your ability to upload any more documents will be restricted until the completion of the City's application acceptance process. 

Upload Documents in ePlan Portal

NOTE: You may modify the content of your file(s), but do not change the file names when you re-submit, unless you have been instructed to do so.

You will be notified when your plans are approved. You will be required to complete several finalization steps, which may include “Adding/Updating Contractor”. The email you receive will include detailed steps for how to complete this process.

You may receive a final transaction ID (invoice) for "re-review" fees and any potential ancillary fees due. You must pay these fees before you pull your permit. You can pay your invoice online or at the cashier on the 4th floor.  

View instructions for pulling and printing your permit. You must pull your permit, pay fees, then print. 

NOTE: You must keep your printed permit card on-site at all times. 

Guide to Getting a Permit

Miami Riverside Center (MRC) 444 SW 2nd Ave Miami, FL, 33130