NOTE: We recommend you have two windows open during this process - one with the below instructions, and one with the ProjectDox portal, so you can make progress in real time.
NOTE: A valid email address is important, since it will be used by ProjectDox to send project confirmations and document upload tasks. Also, it will be used during the review process to alert you of any important tasks or changes to your application.
The password must not contain special characters, must contain at least one numeric digit, one upper case letter, one lower case letter, and must have at least 8 characters. ClickCreate My Accountto proceed.
Note: If you experience difficulty, please contact ePlan Technical Support by email: eplantechsupport@miamigov.com.
Note:Use the Forgot password? link to change your password. Enter your registered email address and follow the instructions.
Service Screen Title
Description
Apply for a Special Permit
Apply here for permits that may be necessary to develop property under the Miami 21 Code including: Warrant, Waiver, Exception, or Variance. You will be able to upload your drawings and documents and monitor in real time comments made by city staff.
Additional services include: Preliminary Zoning Review, Temporary Use Permit (Vacant Land), SAP Permit, Special Appearance, Interim Parking, Class II, Special District, and Alcohol Reservation Letter.
Apply for Building Permits
Building Permits are required to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure. Click here to Submit Application, Payments, and Requests to the City of Miami Building Department.
Manage Your Plans Reviews
Access ProjectDox to upload drawings and documents, review comments and markups, and download approved plans. All development reviews are managed in ProjectDox.
Make Payment Online
Pay for all fees through our online point of sale system. You will need your transaction or invoice number to complete payments.
Search Property on Map
This powerful mapping tool allows you to search addresses and view transect zones, zoning regulations, districts, land use, owner information, and more.
Request a Zoning Change
Apply here for consideration to change the current zoning regulation or an amendment to the comprehensive plan that responds to changing conditions affecting the local community.
Additional Services include: Rezoning, Comprehensive Plan Amendment, and Special Area Designation.
Review a Covenant
Apply here for covenants that is supplemental to an application submitted to the Planning or Zoning Departments.
Additional Services include: Unity of Title, Declaration of Restrictive Covenants, Release of Unity of Title, Public Benefits, etc.
Historic Preservation
Apply for the designation of historic sites/districts and for alterations to historic structures and sites, archaeological sites, and environmental preservation districts.
Certificate of Appropriateness, Special Certificate of Appropriateness, Certificate of Approval, Certificate to Dig, Historic Resource Nomination.
Request a Vacation Closure
Apply here to request a closure to a street or alley located within the City of Miami.
Important Note: Submissions will only be considered after the applicant request has been reviewed and approved by the City's Plat and Street Committee.
Assisted Living Facility
Apply here to open or change ownership of an assisted living facility within the City of Miami.
Apply for Special Events Permit
Upload supporting documents and drawings in support of a special events application processed by the Department of Parks & Recreations, Office of Film & Entertainment, or the Office of Zoning.
Application Services include: Special Events (Parks), Special Events (more than 300 persons), Film, Temporary Event, Farmer's Market, and Fireworks (Pyro) Permits.
Apply for Public Works Permit
Apply for permits in the Public Right of Way (ROW). Any vehicular, equipment, material, or worker staging/protecting in the Right of Way will require a permit.
Additional Services include: Utility Company and Contractor Registrations, Right of Way Permit Applications, Extensions, and Permit Close Outs.
Request a Zoning Verification Letter
Request a Zoning Verification Letter is a request to learn a property Zoning Designation, Permitted Uses and if it is consistent with the Future Land Use Designation.
Request a Certificate of Use
Apply here for a Certificate of Use to ensure that all startups or established businesses are operating legally, safely, within the City of Miami.
Some of these links will lead to other portals of ePlan Review (ProjectDox, iBuild, iPW, etc.) or even external resources (Property map, certificate of use, payment, etc.)
