License #CGC1516436 · Licensed & Insured
Permitting Services
We manage the entire permit process for your construction or remodeling project — so you never have to deal with the building department yourself.
Why Permits Matter
A building permit is more than red tape — it's your legal protection, your resale safeguard, and your insurance coverage shield. Unpermitted work can result in stop-work orders, fines, forced demolition, and complications when selling your property.
In Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, permits are required for most construction activities, including structural work, electrical upgrades, plumbing changes, HVAC systems, room additions, and many remodeling projects. Active Builders handles every step of the permitting process — from preparing and submitting plans to scheduling and passing all required inspections.
Our team knows the local building departments, code requirements, and inspectors across every city in Miami-Dade and Broward. That local knowledge makes the process faster, smoother, and less stressful for our clients.
Active Builders includes full permit management as part of our general contracting service. When you hire us, you're getting a team that handles the bureaucracy — not just the build.
How It Works
We handle every step so you don't have to set foot in a building department.
We work with licensed architects and engineers to prepare permit-ready drawings that meet Miami-Dade and Broward County building codes, including Florida Building Code and HVHZ requirements where applicable.
We submit your permit application — online or in person — to the appropriate city or county building department. We know each jurisdiction's process and use the fastest available submission method.
Building departments often issue comments requiring corrections. We respond promptly and professionally to all plan review comments until the permit is approved.
Once approved, we post the permit on-site as required by law and begin construction. All permit documents are properly displayed throughout the project.
We schedule and pass all required inspections at each construction phase — foundation, framing, rough MEP, insulation, and final — with the building department inspector.
After passing all inspections, we obtain your Certificate of Occupancy or Final Inspection approval, completing the permitting process and legalizing your completed work.
Local Expertise
Each city and county in South Florida has its own building department, fees, and process. We've navigated them all.
FAQ
Permit timelines vary by municipality and project type. Simple permits may be approved in 1–3 weeks. Complex projects requiring full plan review — such as new construction or room additions — can take 4–12 weeks. We submit promptly and respond quickly to comments to minimize delays.
Permit fees are calculated by the building department based on project valuation and type. Fees typically range from a few hundred dollars for minor work to several thousand for large projects. We include permit fees in your project estimate.
Unpermitted work can result in stop-work orders, fines, required demolition of unpermitted work, and serious complications when selling your home. Insurance claims related to unpermitted work may also be denied. Active Builders always pulls the required permits — it protects you.
Yes, in many cases we can handle permit legalization (also called 'after the fact' permits) for existing unpermitted work. We assess the work, determine what may need to be corrected, and guide you through the legalization process.
It depends on the scope. Cosmetic updates like painting and replacing fixtures generally don't require permits. However, if you're relocating plumbing, adding electrical circuits, or moving walls, permits are required. Active Builders will always advise you honestly about what your project requires.
Start Your Project
Contact Active Builders for a free consultation about your construction or remodeling project in Miami-Dade or Broward County.
