City of Miami Beach fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Miami Beach? Yes. The City of Miami Beach requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Miami Beach (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
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How to file for a fence permit in the City of Miami Beach
Steps based on miamibeachfl.gov — permits
- Download the Residential Fence/Vehicular Gates permit checklist from the Building Department's permit checklists page.
- Prepare a signed and notarized application and the checklist documents.
- Apply through the City's Civic Access online permit portal (homeowners can get help at [email protected]).
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Inspections
- Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Who to contact
Building Department
City of Miami Beach
- Phone
- 305-673-7610
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m. (closed 12–1 p.m.)
- Address
- Building Department, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Contact from miamibeachfl.gov — permits
What to submit
- Signed and notarized permit application
- Items on the City's "Permit Checklist for Building – Residential Fence/Vehicular Gates"
- Construction cost affidavit for jobs over $5,000
Other rules to know
- The Building Department publishes a residential fence and vehicular gate permit checklist.
- Front-yard fence and wall height is measured from existing grade; Altos del Mar historic district fences are limited to 42 inches within 130 ft west of the bulkhead line.
- The City's commercial fence checklist calls for digitally signed and sealed drawings, a signed and sealed survey, and a site plan; residential requirements may be similar — check the residential checklist.
Before you dig
Call Sunshine 811 before digging post holes (dial 811 or file online at sunshine811.com) at least two full business days ahead. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. County parcel maps can be off by several feet; if you're not sure where the line is, a licensed land surveyor can stake it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to build a fence in the City of Miami Beach, FL?
Yes. The City of Miami Beach requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Miami Beach?
Download the Residential Fence/Vehicular Gates permit checklist from the Building Department's permit checklists page. Prepare a signed and notarized application and the checklist documents. Apply through the City's Civic Access online permit portal (homeowners can get help at [email protected]). Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Miami Beach (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Miami Beach?
Building Department, City of Miami Beach. Phone 305-673-7610, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Miami Beach's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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