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Building Permits in Miami, Florida

PermitStack indexes 228,791 building permits issued in Miami, Florida, with 31,024 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

228,791
Total permits
31,024
Last 12 months
2,644
Last 30 days
-4%
vs same period prior year
Aug 5, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

New construction
8,303
Roofing
2,287
Addition
1,911
Mechanical
1,826
Electrical
1,264
Demolition
1,152
Plumbing
826
Signage
742
Solar
33

Permit data by trade in Miami

Drill into the most common permit categories in Miami.

Top contractors in Miami

Most active contractors by permit volume in Miami.

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Miami, Florida. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-08-05BD26007133001MA0012911 GRAND AV 100BOtherREMODELING/REPAIRS
2026-08-05BD26008780001B001140 NE 39 ST 109OtherREMODELING/REPAIRS
2026-08-05BD26018521001MA001133 NE 2 AV # 1708MechanicalMECHANICAL
2026-08-05BD26003880001P0013500 PAN AMERICAN DROtherSPECIAL EVENTS
2026-08-05BD23010903001E0012911 SW 16 TERNew constructionNEW CONSTRUCTION
2026-08-05BD25024868001P0011846 NW 22 STOtherREMODELING/REPAIRS
2026-08-05BD26011095001B001139 NE 62 STOtherREMODELING/REPAIRS
2026-08-05BD26018492001P0011250 S MIAMI AV # 1902PlumbingPLUMBING
2026-08-05BD26016976001E001511 NW 46 STElectricalELECTRICAL
2026-08-05BD26001438005B0011906 SW 17 CTNew constructionNEW CONSTRUCTION

Access Miami permit data via API

Query Miami, Florida permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

# Search all Miami permits issued this month
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Miami&state=FL&issued_after=2026-04-01"

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Miami permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Miami open data portal (ArcGIS Hub) daily. This is the same source used by the city's own public dashboards, normalized into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.

How current is the Miami data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Miami, Florida was issued on August 5, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Miami permits without an API key?

Yes — our free tier includes 100 requests per day, enough to search and filter Miami permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.

Can I export Miami permit data?

Yes. CSV export is available on every plan, including free, with the row cap rising by tier. Real-time webhooks for changed permits are on the Developer plan and above.

How long does a Miami building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Miami, Florida is 43 days, based on permits issued in the last 12 months. Smaller permit types (residential alteration, electrical) typically issue faster; new construction and large additions usually take longer.

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