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An electrical permit is required for electrical work to ensure that it is done safely and correctly. Electrical work can be dangerous and involve risks of fire and/or electrocution.

All permitted projects should comply with the Florida Building Code.

Below are required items, forms, and standard details for electrical related projects. Please note, there is an additional form required for Owner-Builder permits. You may find forms, applications, checklists, and guidelines for permitting, plan review, inspections, and more by visiting User Guides and Forms.

E-permitting for Contractors ONLY
E-Permitting allows qualified contractors to submit applications, pay fees, and print permit cards for subsidiary and stand-alone permits for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, roofing, and gas trades. Customers no longer need to come in-person to apply and receive these types of permits.

Know Your Inspection Requirements
Miami-Dade County performs both virtual and on-site inspections. Virtual inspections are available for each trade (electrical, mechanical, plumbing). Inspections are to be requested ONE DAY before you wish to have the inspection. You may track your inspection the day of by visiting Track Inspections with your permit number.

Your approved and stamped plans and permit card must be at the construction site and the address properly posted and visible from the street.

For more information on inspection requirements and how to schedule, visit Inspections.

What do I need to obtain an electrical permit?
A completed Building Permit Application (yellow form) is required, select the permit type and the electrical category on the form. If this is a subsidiary permit, include the master permit number at the top of the application where indicated.
  • Electrical Fee Sheet must be submitted as part of a permit application. Fee sheets break down the cost of permit by category.
  • If a category indicates "needs processing", then plans are required to be submitted for plan review via the Portal.
  • For general electrical permits, commercial and/or residential, an "01" category will be required.
  • Residential categories with a master permit may be determined by using the fee code on the fee sheet (G80 and G81). Every other category applies to "Commercial" projects and are itemized under the 01 electrical category. For example, add your outlets, fixtures, etc. to come up with pricing.
  • Specialty electrical permits (i.e. burglar alarms, fire alarms, master TV antennas) may be obtained as a master permit, subsidiary permit, or as a stand-alone permit. A fee sheet and plans may be required.
  • Visit Permit Exemption to verify if the work to be performed requires an electrical building permit.

What is required for temporary power?

To obtain temporary power for construction development, and/or for testing electrical systems, a master permit is required. The permit categories for temporary power would include:

A Temp for construction (Category 14): allows temporary power on-site for the use of constructing a building or structure.  
A Temp for test (Category 15) for elevators: are valid for 180 days from the date of issuance.
A Temp for test for Commercial/Residential (Category 26): are valid for 30 days from the date of issuance.

For more information on the permitting process, visit How to Apply for a Permit and/or Homeowner’s General Permit information

Online Options

Submit or Check Permit Status
Contractors Only: E-Permitting
Consult with Plan Reviewer or Inspector (MeetQ)
Schedule/Cancel/Track Inspections