Permit guidance · Last reviewed 2026-08-28
Impact Window Permits in Miami
A permit is generally required until the building department with jurisdiction says otherwise. 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
Window and door replacements are listed on the City of Miami residential permit guide and Homeowner's Express eligible list. Product approvals (NOA) are part of a compliant HVHZ installation.
Miami-Dade County (unincorporated)
County building pages cover windows, shutters, doors, and security bars, including owner-builder extra forms. Unincorporated properties use County permitting; City of Miami properties use the City.
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
- Measure openings; do not buy from a per-window ad without a takeoff.
- Collect the Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance for the product.
- Confirm association rules in a condo before permitting.
- The installer typically pulls the permit.
Exemptions (high level)
Like-for-like interior work is unrelated. Replacing exterior windows is generally permitted in this market.
Fees
County fee schedules include window/door change-out line items. Confirm current amounts 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.