Building Division    

• Permit Application 
  • Application accepted via E-mail [PDF] 
  • Contractor Registration Requirements [PDF]
  • Mobile Permit Service [PDF]
  • Permit Application Packet [PDF] 
  • Portable Storage Unit Application [PDF] 
  • Tree Removal Application [PDF]
  • Notice of Termination [PDF]
  • Release of Lien [PDF]

The City of Coral Gables permitting system is being upgraded. As a result, all building permit applications approved prior to Nov. 1, 2020 with outstanding fees need to be paid by May 1. Fees not paid by the May 1 deadline will be recalculated based on the amended permit fee ordinance effective Nov. 1, 2020. You may pay your fees online at the link below.

Pay Permit Application Fees

• Building/FEMA 
  • Change of Address Request [PDF] 
  • Flood Management Brochure [PDF]
  • Flood Zone Map
  • Phased Permits Class I & II / DERM Preliminary Approval for Sewer Extensions [PDF]
  • Pool Safety Requirements [PDF]
  • Shop Drawing Requirements [PDF]
  • VE Zone Construction [PDF]
• Electrical 
  • Affidavit for 30 Day Temp Service [PDF]
  • Fee Sheet - Electrical [PDF]
  • Low Voltage Permit Exemptions [PDF]
  • Uniform Notice of Low [PDF]
  • Generator Permit Requirements [PDF]
• Mechanical 
  • Fee Sheet - Mechanical [PDF]
• Plumbing 
  • Fee Sheet - Plumbing [PDF] 
  • Sewer Capacity Certifications [PDF]
• Structural 
  • Special Inspector form 2017 [PDF] 
  • Special Inspector form 2020 [PDF]
  • Structural Peer Review Requirements [PDF] 
  • Threshold Inspector Form [PDF] 
• Inspections 
  • Inspections Request via E-mail 
  • Overtime Inspections [PDF] 
• Plans Processing 
  • Art in Public Places - Project Value Application [PDF] 
  • Cancellation of Permit & Refund Request Form [PDF] 
  • CC, CO, TCO Request [PDF] 
  • Change of Contractor/Architect/Engineer [PDF]
  • Construction Staging Plans Questionnaire [PDF] 
  • How to Close Expired Permits [PDF] 
  • Permanent Address Blocking [PDF] 
  • Plans Routing Form [PDF] 
  • Proof of Ownership [PDF] 
  • Requirements for Total Demolition [PDF] 
• Related Links 
  • Florida Department of State Division of Corporations  
  • Miami-Dade – Contractor’s License Information 
  • Miami-Dade Building Department Web Site  (Permit Information)
  • Miami-Dade County Recorder's Official Record Search  
  • Miami-Dade Property Appraiser  
  • Municipal Code Information Site   (Coral Gables)
  • State of Florida – Contractor’s License Information  

Code Enforcement Division    

• A Citizen's Guide to Code Enforcement [PDF] 
• Code Enforcement / Courtesy Inspection [PDF] 
• Lien Search Request Form 
• Mitigation Request [PDF] 
• Public Records Request [PDF] 
• Signage Request Form [PDF]

Planning and Zoning Division  

• Sidewalk Café   
  • Sidewalk Café Dining Manual [PDF]
    • Sidewalk Café Application Only [PDF]
    • Landlord/Tenant Covenant (Summit original to City Attorney) [PDF] 
    • Pre-Approved Locations for Miracle Mile and Giralda Plaza [PDF] 
    • Pre-Approved Furniture Options [PDF] 
• Board of Adjustment 
  • Board of Adjustment Application [PDF] 
  • Board of Adjustment Supporting Information [PDF] 
  • Board of Adjustment Calendar [PDF] 
  • Board of Adjustment Application Fee Schedule [PDF] 
  • Certified Mailing List Service Providers [PDF] 
• Board of Architects 
  • Board of Architects Application [PDF] 
  • Board of Architects Appearance Affidavit [PDF] 
• Development Review Committee 
  • Development Review Committee – Level 1 Application [PDF] 
  • Development Review Committee – Level 2 Application [PDF] 
  • Development Review Committee – Meeting Dates and Deadlines [PDF] 
• Planning and Zoning Board 
  • Planning Division Application 
• Zoning   
  • Zoning Verification Worksheet [PDF] 
  • Building Site Determination Request [PDF] 
  • Zoning Verification Request [PDF]  
  • Zoning Code Requirements for Open-Air Dining on Private Property [PDF] 
  • Open-Air Dining Annual Renewal Permit Application [PDF]  
  • Application to Transfer Approved Application for Open-Air Dining on Private Property [PDF] 
  • Administrative Review Application [PDF]  
• Remote Parking
  • Application for Remote Off-Street Parking [PDF]  
• Affidavit of Mailed Notice
• Appeal fee waiver petition [PDF] 
• Appeal fee waiver Resolution 2014-224 [PDF] 
• Certified Mailing List Service Providers [PDF] 
• Certificate of Landscape Completion [PDF] 
• Certificate of Use Application [PDF] 
• Covenants 
• Concurrency Application [PDF] 
• Commercial Signage Handbook [PDF] 
• Development Review Process Handbook [PDF] 
• Mediterranean Style Design Handbook [PDF] 
• Pre-application Zoning Review [PDF] 
• Public School Concurrency [PDF] 
• Request for Building Site Determination Letter [PDF] 
• Request for Zoning Verification Letter [PDF] 
• Remote Off-Street Parking Application [PDF] 
• Starting a Business in Coral Gables 
• Survey Affidavit [PDF] 
• Temporary Open-Air Dining (COVID-19 Economic Stimulus) [PDF]
• Temporary Use Permit (COVID-19 Economic Stimulus) [PDF]

Other helpful Information    

• Approved Dumpster Contractors [PDF] 
• Allowed Construction Hours [PDF] 
• Extended Hours Request
• Construction Lien Law for Owners 
• Commercial Signage Handbook [PDF] 
• Flood Management Brochure [PDF] 
• Flood Zone Maps 
• Florida Building Code 
• Kitchen Cabinet Replacement Requirements [PDF] 
• Miami-Dade Impact Fee
• Projects not requiring a permit [PDF] 
• Helpful Numbers [PDF] 
• Records search and copies (Microfilm) [PDF] 
• Instructions for Online Services Registration [PDF]