Can a home project under $7,500 in Miami-Dade County go without a building permit?
Since July 1, 2026, some county-permitted projects valued under $7,500 at single-family homes, duplexes, townhouses and their accessory structures may qualify for a process without a building permit. Units in multi-family buildings and some other properties don't qualify, and electrical, plumbing, structural, mechanical and gas work always needs a permit, even under $7,500. We check which office covers your address and what it asks for before your job goes on our calendar.





