Biscayne Park Building Department 2026: Permits, Inspections & Services

Biscayne Park Building Permits & Inspections

Department Address, Phone & Office Hours

Source: Official Village Staff Directory. Public counter hours and holiday availability may change.

What Work Requires a Building Permit?

The Village requires permits for many types of construction, remodeling, exterior improvements, and building-system alterations. The exact permit and review requirements depend on the work being performed.

How to Apply for a Biscayne Park Building Permit

Building permits are processed through GeoCivix CAP. The Village states that applications and approvals must be submitted electronically and that documents will not be accepted in person.

1. Identify your permit type. Determine whether the project requires building, roofing, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, demolition, fencing, or another permit.
2. Download the correct forms. Open the official forms directory. Download the permit application and relevant supporting forms.
3. Check your project’s requirements. Review the Village’s project-specific checklists before preparing plans.
4. Create a CAP account. Visit cap.geocivix.com/secure, select the registration option, provide the required account information, and activate your account through the registration email.
5. Start a project submission. Sign in, choose the applicable project submission option, and select Miami-Dade County and the Village of Biscayne Park as the jurisdiction. Complete the current application fields for your project.
6. Upload your documents. Attach completed application forms, drawings, surveys, contractor information, product approvals, and other required records as clearly named PDFs.
7. Submit for review. Confirm the application and monitor your registered email and CAP account for updates.
8. Respond to corrections. If reviewers request changes, upload complete revised plans and the necessary supporting explanations through your application record.
9. Complete payment and issuance. After approval, follow the Building Coordinator’s invoicing and payment instructions. Download the stamped approved plans and issued permit before construction.

Documents Commonly Required

• Completed building permit application with property and project details.
• Property owner’s contact information and required signatures.
• Licensed contractor information or applicable owner-builder documentation.
• Property survey and site plan when required.
• Architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical plans as applicable.
• Roofing specifications, window and door product approvals, or engineering documents where relevant.
• Notice of Commencement and any required affidavits or additional agency approvals.
• Planning Board or zoning approval where required.

Upload each plan discipline as a complete multipage PDF. Use descriptive file names, valid digital signatures when required, and updated complete sets when responding to plan-review corrections. Avoid password-protected PDFs and compressed ZIP files.

Official documents: Permit Upload Instructions.

How to Schedule a Building Inspection

The Village’s published inspection instructions direct requests to inspection@biscayneparkfl.gov by 4 PM on the day before the requested inspection.

1. Locate your building permit number and identify the required inspection.
2. Ensure the relevant construction stage is complete and ready for inspection.
3. Email the inspection office with the permit number, property address, inspection type, preferred date, and contact telephone number.
4. Wait for confirmation of the requested inspection.
5. Make approved plans and permit documents available to the inspector.
6. Check the inspection result and correct any deficiencies before requesting reinspection.

Common Building Inspection Types

Depending on the approved work, inspections may include foundation, reinforcement, framing, electrical rough-in, plumbing rough-in, mechanical, roof underlayment, window and door installation, pool barriers, and final inspection.

Do not cover or conceal work that requires inspection before receiving the appropriate approval.

Reference: Village Inspection Types (PDF).

Biscayne Park Building Permit Fees in 2026

The Village publishes a Master Fee Schedule amended in June 2026 and linked from its forms directory under July 2026. The following are selected charges from that published schedule.

The published schedule also lists additional charges, including applicable state and county surcharges and a technology fee equal to 2.5% of the base permit fee. Separate trade permits and specialized reviews may increase the total.

Example: For a 100-square-foot single-family alteration, the listed $6-per-square-foot building calculation produces a $600 base amount before applicable plan review, surcharges, and separate trade permits. The Village determines the final invoice.

The Village’s payment instructions list a 2.29% transaction charge for credit or debit card payments.

Official fee document: 2026 Village Master Fee Schedule (PDF).

How Long Does Permit Approval Take?

There is no verified universal approval timeline covering every Biscayne Park permit. Processing depends on the project, completeness of submitted plans, zoning requirements, reviewer comments, and other required approvals.

The Village’s upload instructions state that an approved permit application generally takes one to two business days to be invoiced after approval. This does not include the time needed for initial review or corrections.

For a pending application, check your CAP account and email. If the status is unclear, contact the Building Coordinator with your project or permit reference number.

Local Zoning, Planning & Building Codes

Planning and Design Review

Biscayne Park has local design and zoning requirements in addition to statewide building standards. New homes, additions, and certain exterior projects may need Planning and Design Review Board approval.

The board generally meets on the first and third Monday of each month at 6:30 PM. Confirm the latest meeting calendar and submission deadlines before scheduling your project.

Common considerations include lot coverage, building setbacks, exterior appearance, roofing, fences, driveways, landscaping, and neighborhood compatibility.

Official Planning and Design Review Board

Exterior House Painting

Exterior painting requires Village approval. The Village’s building guidance directs applicants to provide three proposed color swatches. Certain preapproved colors available at Village Hall may follow a simpler approval route without separate zoning approval.

Before purchasing paint, check the current paint approval form and confirm whether your selected colors need Planning Board consideration.

Applicable Florida Building Code

As of October 2026, the Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), remains the operative statewide edition, subject to applicable amendments and project-specific requirements.

The Florida Building Commission’s published development schedule lists December 31, 2026 as the planned effective date for the 9th Edition (2026).

Projects filed near the transition should confirm the governing edition with the Building Department. Local zoning rules, flood regulations, and applicable product approval requirements may also apply.

Florida Building Commission — Official Code Resources

Common Permit Problems & What to Do

Official Applications, Forms & Resources

For projects in other Miami-Dade municipalities, see our Bal Harbour building permit guide and Aventura building permit guide. Confirm the correct municipal permitting office before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Information reviewed: October 2026, using official Village of Biscayne Park documents and Florida government resources. Fees, contact details, code editions, and submission procedures may change. USBuilding.org is an independent informational website, not an official government agency, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Village of Biscayne Park.