Building Permits in Miami, Florida

PermitStack indexes 220,503 building permits issued in Miami, Florida, with 30,763 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

220,503
Total permits
30,763
Last 12 months
2,738
Last 30 days
+5%
vs same period prior year
May 4, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

New construction
8,054
Roofing
2,280
Addition
1,853
Mechanical
1,802
Electrical
1,312
Plumbing
738
Signage
716

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-05-04BD22027050008E0012480 ABACO AVNew constructionNEW CONSTRUCTION
2026-05-04BD23002024015E0012800 SW 38 CTNew constructionNEW CONSTRUCTION
2026-05-04BD22006533004E0011715 SW 37 AVNew constructionNEW CONSTRUCTION
2026-05-04BD22023136011E001731 SW 27 RDAdditionADDITION AND REMODELING
2026-05-04BD22028501013E0014031 NW 1 AVNew constructionNEW CONSTRUCTION
2026-05-04BD23000252008F001830 BRICKELL PLZ 4600OtherREMODELING/REPAIRS
2026-05-04BD20010763015B0013100 JEFFERSON STNew constructionNEW CONSTRUCTION
2026-05-04BD20026337005B0013051 LUCAYA STAdditionADDITION AND REMODELING
2026-05-04BD22023542078P0011400 BISCAYNE BLVDNew constructionNEW CONSTRUCTION
2026-05-04BD23014602001PW0012538 LINCOLN AVNew 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 May 4, 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 1,000 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. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.

How long does a Miami building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Miami, Florida is 49 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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