Permit guidance · Last reviewed 2026-08-28
Hurricane Shutter Permits in Miami
A permit is often required, depending on the exact scope. Confirm with the department. This is educational information, not a legal determination and not a substitute for the building department.
Miami-Dade is in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone. Product approvals (often a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance) matter for many exterior assemblies.
City of Miami vs unincorporated Miami-Dade
City of Miami
Shutters appear on City of Miami walk-thru / express lists for windows, doors, shutters, skylights, and garage doors. Confirm whether your shutter type is accordion, panel, or other — checklists differ.
Miami-Dade County (unincorporated)
County pages note e-permitting paths for some residential accordion shutters and storm panels by licensed contractors, and HOA attestation rules for some permanent shutters. Read the current County page.
Other municipalities (Coral Gables, Miami Beach, Hialeah, and the rest) have their own building departments. Always start with the jurisdiction of the property address.
Typical steps
- Choose a product with current product approval.
- Ask the contractor about permit path (e-permit vs full plans).
- Get association approval in writing if you have an HOA or condo.
Exemptions (high level)
Temporary plywood is not a permitted shutter system. Do not treat it as code-equivalent protection.
Fees
Fees depend on jurisdiction and product. Confirm with the issuer.
Official resources
Businesses that perform related work
Directory classifications from source evidence — not a certified permit-puller list.
Sources & verification
Factual and regulatory statements on this page are based on official government and licensing authorities. Requirements change — always confirm current details at the source.
- Miami-Dade County — Contractor licensing and permitting (RER / Building)Miami-Dade County contractor licensing and building permit requirements.Source checked 2026-08-28
- Florida Building Commission — Florida Building CodeThe Florida Building Code and the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) that applies to Miami-Dade.Source checked 2026-08-28
- City of Miami Building Department — Permits, construction, and residential permit guideCity of Miami building permits, iBuild, express review, and roofing/window/solar catalog items. Confirm current checklists on the City site.Source checked 2026-08-28
Questions
Can you tell me if I need a permit?
Only the building department with jurisdiction over the address can. This page summarizes published City of Miami and Miami-Dade guidance and links to those sources.
Who should pull the permit?
For licensed contracting work, the contractor typically pulls it under their license. Being asked to pull it yourself as an owner-builder shifts responsibility to you.