Building Permits in Miami-Dade County, FL — May 2026
3,066 permits issued in Miami-Dade County over the last 30 days — an average of 102.2 permits per day. PermitIntel tracks every new permit + emails contractors the same day a homeowner files.
Permit volume by trade (2026-04-12 to 2026-05-12)
The Miami-Dade County permit office issued 3,066 building permits over the past 30 days, broken down as follows:
Trade
Permits (30 days)
% of total
Electrical
1,530
49.9%
Plumbing
571
18.6%
Mechanical
517
16.9%
Roofing
448
14.6%
Source: Miami-Dade County Accela building permit feed, scraped daily by PermitIntel. Updated May 2026.
Top cities filing permits
City
Permits (30 days)
MIAMI
3,025
HOMESTEAD
41
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Frequently asked questions
How often is the Miami-Dade County permit data updated?
PermitIntel pulls the Miami-Dade County Accela feed every morning and emails subscribers the same business day. Most permits show up in your inbox the day after the county issues them.
What trades file the most permits in Miami-Dade County?
Over the last 30 days, the top three trades by permit volume were Electrical (1,530), Plumbing (571), Mechanical (517). We track every permit type, not just these.
Can I filter to only my service area?
Yes — subscribers can filter by city, zip code, or trade. Miami-Dade County alone has 2+ active cities filing permits.
Does PermitIntel include contractor or owner contact info?
Wherever it appears in the public Accela record, yes — contractor name + license, owner name, project address. We do not enrich beyond what the county publishes.
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What other Florida counties does PermitIntel cover?
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