Permit path
Confirm zoning, permitted use, setbacks, site constraints, and how the new area connects to the existing building. ADU eligibility must be confirmed locally.
THE SCOPE / THE PERMIT / THE INSPECTIONS
Addition & ADU Permits
Planning guide, not a permit determination. Exact forms, exemptions, design documents, and inspections depend on the property, scope, jurisdiction, and issued permit.
Requirements to prepare
Existing/proposed site and floor plans; area/use information; structural and trade plans; utility and energy documents; supporting approvals required by the jurisdiction.
Inspection milestones
Foundation and framing stages, connection details, trade rough-ins, and finals as required. Confirm the authority’s occupancy or completion process for the actual scope.
Official forms & references
These are City of Miami or Miami-Dade examples, not statewide forms. Julio confirms the authority for your address and obtains its current application and checklist.
Inspection stages are examples, not a complete inspection schedule. Do not cover work before required inspections. A passed inspection is not the same as a closed permit.
Sources reviewed October 20, 2026. Confirm current local requirements before applying.