The following items, forms and standard details are required for all electrical-related projects. Note there is an additional form required for Owner-Builder permits.
For more information, check How to Apply for a Permit and/or Homeowner’s General Permit information.
Visit Permit Exemption to verify if an electrical building permit is required.
To obtain an electrical permit
A completed Building Permit Application (yellow form) is required. Select the permit type and the electrical category on the form.- An Electrical Fee Sheet must be submitted as part of a permit application. Fee sheets break down the cost of permit by category.
- If a category indicates "needs processing", then plans must be submitted for plan review.
- Submit via the Portal, or in-person.
To obtain a temporary electric service permit
- Applicants may only apply for Temporary Electric Service with an active building permit (commercial and/or residential). Complete Building Permit Application (yellow form), select the permit type, and category 14 for temporary service
- An Electrical Fee Sheet must be submitted as part of a permit application. Fee sheets break down the cost of permit by category.
- Applicants may only apply for Temporary for Test permit with an active building permit (commercial and/or residential). Select one of the permit categories: Electrical category 26 (30 Day Temporary Electrical Service), or Electrical category 15 (180 Day Temporary Electrical Service for Elevators). A copy of the affidavit must always be kept at job site. If the application is not renewed or a certificate of occupancy obtained within the allowable timeframes listed below, electric service will be disconnected without notice.
- Submit via the Portal, or in-person.
E-permitting for Contractors
Online Options
Permit Submission Portal
Permitting and Inspection Center
Edward A. RojasBuilding Official
Permitting and Inspection Center
11805 SW 26th Street,
Miami, FL 33175
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