Question 1

Are you affiliated with the City of Miami?

Accepted Answer

No. Miami Permit Check is an independent private service, not affiliated with the City of Miami or Miami-Dade County.

Question 2

Will this guarantee my permit or same-day review?

Accepted Answer

No. We help you prepare. The City decides eligibility and approval, and corrections can add time.

Question 3

Which projects have full document checklists?

Accepted Answer

Every City-listed express category except pool: windows/doors, roofing, fences, driveways, kitchen/bath/laundry/cabinet/soffit repairs, interior demolition, stairs, railings and truss. Pool gets an eligibility result while we look for an official applicant checklist.

Question 4

Where do the requirements come from?

Accepted Answer

Official City of Miami pages and PDFs, linked beside every item. Last verified October 2026. Always confirm the current version before submitting.

Question 5

Do I need an account?

Accepted Answer

No. The check works fully as a guest. Create a free account only if you want to save and reopen projects.

Question 6

What is a BD number?

Accepted Answer

The Building Department process number you receive after applying in iBuild. Building permit applications start with BD.

Question 7

What is ProjectDox?

Accepted Answer

The City’s electronic plan review system. You upload drawings and documents there and complete the Applicant Upload task so review can start.

Question 8

What are the Walk-Thru Express hours?

Accepted Answer

The City lists Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–12:30 PM at the Miami Riverside Center. Hours can change; check the official page before you go.

Question 9

My property has a Miami address but is in unincorporated Miami-Dade. Can I use this?

Accepted Answer

The express-review check is for City of Miami properties. Miami-Dade County has its own process and checklists, linked on our Resources page.

Question 10

What does the $29 Document Pre-Check include?

Accepted Answer

A person reviews your planned upload package against the official checklist and lists gaps. It’s on a waitlist — no payment is collected today.

Question 11

How is my data used?

Accepted Answer

Saved projects are visible only to you. Lead forms are used only to contact you about the service. See our privacy policy.

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