Assist Miami Homeowners

Who is Eligible
All homeowners with residential properties designated as homesteaded within the City of Miami are entitled to access the following services at no charge.

Eligibility Criteria
This program extends its assistance to residential properties holding homestead status within the jurisdiction of the City of Miami.

About the Program
Our complimentary services are available through face-to-face consultations, telephone discussions, or email correspondence. For intricate matters, it’s advisable to arrange in-person meetings to ensure comprehensive assistance from a range of professional disciplines. (Contact Persons: Claudia Elorza: 305-710-0605, Rosa Vera: 786-877-9732, HOA Landline: 305-416-1139, Email: hoabuilding@miamigov.com). Our team of permitting specialists is dedicated to aiding you in the following areas:

• Determining whether a permit is necessary for your residential project and identifying the specific type required.
• Offering detailed guidance throughout the permitting procedure based on the project’s scope.
• Providing permit applications, essential documentation, blueprints, and project specifications.
• Assisting in navigating ProjectDox for form completion, document uploads, and communication.
• Handling the submission of applications, as well as receiving and responding to tasks within ProjectDox.
• Facilitating the scheduling, tracking, and routing of inspections.
• Providing information regarding permit fees.
• Collaborating with Unsafe Structure and Code Enforcement departments to address any violations.

Process Overview
Our specialists will lead you through the permit acquisition process. In instances where property violations exist, we offer multiple avenues for compliance, empowering you with choices:

• Verifying your property address for building or zoning violations, open permits, and pending applications.
• Explain the permit acquisition process tailored to your specific circumstances, be it a new project or legalization.
• Guiding you through every step of the permitting journey.
• Assisting in form completion and preparing the necessary documentation for a seamless review.
• Providing regular updates on the status of your application and assisting with online tracking.
• Facilitating potential meetings with various departments and disciplines based on your project’s complexity.
• Reviewing any pending disapproval remarks with Plan Review Staff to ensure comprehensive comprehension.
• Offering clarity on whether a design professional (architect or engineer) is mandatory for plans and drawings.
• Providing insights into the necessity of a licensed contractor or eligibility for an owner-builder permit and test.
• Submitting sketches or drawings prepared under our guidance for certain permits.

Document Requirements
For Permit Applications, the following documents are typically necessary:

Most permits necessitate a survey (issued within the last year) and electronically signed plans or drawings by an architect or engineer.

Additional required documents may include NOA’s (Notice of Acceptance), engineering calculations/test reports, affidavits or elevations, arborist reports, contractor’s information, and any documents requested during the process.