PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS OWNER-BUILDER

1. Proof of ownership (warranty deed, closing statement, or Metro Dade County tax Bill).
2. An owner may apply for a permit, supervise and do the work in connection with the construction, maintenance, repair, alteration, and addition to a single-family or duplex residence for his own use and occupancy and not intended for sale.
3. No more than one (1) permit shall be issued to an owner for the construction of a new single-family or duplex residence in any twenty-four (24) month period. Permits for alterations and additions, or plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or gas installations shall be issued only in connection with one single-family or duplex residence in any twenty-four (24) month period, although more than one permit may be issued for such work on the same single-family or duplex residence during that period.
4. The owner must come in person between the hours 8:00 AM and 11:30 AM.
5. The permit application and affidavit must be signed and notarized.
6. The owner must prove to the Building Official that he has the knowledge and ability to do the work.
7. If there is a violation on the property:
   
   *No building permit will be issued to a homeowner to cover illegal work.
   
   *The work must be performed by a general contractor or a specific contractor licensed to do the work.
    
8. An architect’s or engineer’s report must be submitted certifying that the work was done in accordance with the Florida Building and Code and general construction practices.
    

PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS CONTRACTOR 

1. State registration or certification.
2. Municipal contractor’s occupational license or certificate of registration.
3. Certificate of Competency.
4. Certificate of insurance:
   
   Liability with no less than $100,000 per accident or occurrence for bodily injury and $25,000 per accident for property damage.
   
   Must show name of insurer, type of policy issued, policy number, date of inception and expiration, type of insurance, and that no changes or cancellation of the insurance shall be effective without thirty (30) days written notice by registered or certified mail.

The Florida Prototype Building Program (FPBP), authorized by Section 553.77, Florida Statutes, is a long anticipated plan review and approval system that allows residential and construction businesses to simplify the permitting process. Buildings and structures to be constructed many times in many different locations can undergo plan review once, saving time, money and effort. For information contact www.floridabuilding.org.

Permits will be issued to contractors with an affidavit of authorization from the owner on all buildings (Form available at the Permit Counter).