Miami-Dade County - Solar System Permitting

October 20, 2016

Summary

Miami-Dade County outlines its guidelines for rooftop solar systems in its application. This document highlights that Miami-Dade County is in a high velocity hurricane zone (HVHZ) and may require specific steps to be followed in order to gain a solar system permit.

A roof plan including the solar system is necessary for the application. The system can either be photovoltaic or solar thermal. Along with the roof plan, structural drawings and electrical diagrams are needed for the completion of the application. More information can be found in the application and the electronic solar permit form.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Local
Category: Regulatory Policy
State: Florida
Incentive Type: Solar/Wind Permitting Standards
Web Site: http://www.miamidade.gov/building/
Administrator:
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: Solar Water Heat,Solar Thermal Electric,Solar Photovoltaics,Solar Pool Heating

Contact

Name: County Permitting and Inspection Center
Address: 11805 SW 26th Street
Miami FL 33175
Phone: (786) 315-2000
Email: bldgdept@miamidade.gov

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.