Deck Construction Permits in Miami Gardens

Local Rule

City of Miami Gardens Building Department

The citys own page explaining Florida House Bill 803s new value-based permit exemption, effective July 1, 2026, explicitly excludes elevated decks from that exemption, listing them alongside railings, guards, pool barriers, fences, windows and doors, siding, soffits and roofing as structural work that always keeps its normal permit requirement regardless of project value. Miami Gardens sits within Miami-Dade Countys High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, and any property located partially or entirely within a mapped flood hazard area is separately barred from using the HB 803 exemption for any work at all.

Source · Verified September 2026

Miami Gardens Building Department

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How This Compares to Miami-Dade County

Miami Gardens's own rule is shown above (Permit required). Here is the separate rule that applies at the county level, for context:

Miami-Dade County Regulatory and Economic Resources (FBC Sec

A wood deck 18 inches or less above ground does not require a building permit - stricter than the 30-inch threshold used in most other Florida counties. Adding stairs to an otherwise-exempt deck, or building any roof or pergola over it, triggers a permit regardless of height.

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Nearby Cities with Verified Rules

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