Everything You Need to Know About Miami’s New Demolition Permit Requirements

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Miami Demolition Permit Update 2025: New Rules, Safety Protocols, and Compliance Tips

The City of Miami has officially updated its Demolition Permit Policy (Bulletin 2025-001), effective October 1, 2025. This new bulletin replaces previous demolition guidelines and introduces stricter safety, engineering, and notification requirements for property owners, developers, and contractors planning demolition work within the city limits.

At The Permit Brokers, we break down what these changes mean — and how to stay compliant before starting any demolition project.

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Why the Policy Changed

The new bulletin reflects the City’s commitment to public safety and property protection. Recent incidents and the increasing complexity of large-scale demolitions prompted the Building Department to revise its process to ensure safer planning, oversight, and communication between contractors, engineers, and city officials.

All previous demolition bulletins — especially Bulletin 2023-003 — are now superseded by this update.

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Key Highlights of the 2025 Demolition Policy

1. Pre-Demolition Meeting Required

Before submitting any permit application, a pre-demolition meeting with the Building Official is now mandatory. This ensures all project details, safety measures, and responsibilities are reviewed early in the process.

2. Engineer-Prepared Demolition Plans

Applicants must now submit engineer-sealed demolition drawings that include detailed site plans, exclusion zones, and full-height building sections. These drawings must show how the demolition will proceed safely, including equipment to be used and protection systems in place.

3. Defined Exclusion Zones

The policy introduces “exclusion zones” — areas around a demolition site that may be affected by falling debris. These must be clearly identified in the plans to protect workers, neighbors, and nearby property.

4. Special Inspector Oversight

A Special Inspector is now required to confirm that all demolition work follows the approved engineered plan and that the **Temporary Traffic Control Plan (TTCP)** is correctly implemented on-site.

5. Neighbor Notification and Public Safety

Property owners adjacent to a demolition site must be notified in writing at least 10 days before work begins. Additionally, the Building Official must be notified 24 hours before demolition starts and immediately in the event of any incident or injury.

**6. Vibration and Traffic Control Requirements

Some projects may now require a Vibration Monitoring Plan, and all demolitions must include a Temporary Traffic Control Plan (TTCP) approved by the City’s Public Works Department.

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What This Means for Owners and Contractors

These changes place greater emphasis on planning, engineering, and safety compliance before demolition work begins. Projects that fail to meet the new standards may face stop-work orders or delays in approval.

At The Permit Brokers, we assist property owners, developers, and contractors through every step — from coordinating pre-demolition meetings and engineering submittals to managing city communication and inspections.

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How We Can Help

* Prepare and file demolition permit applications

* Coordinate engineer-sealed demolition drawings

* Schedule pre-demolition meetings with City officials

* Manage violation and compliance cases

* Oversee the entire process as your Owner’s Representative

If you’re planning a demolition project in the City of Miami, these new requirements apply immediately.

Let The Permit Brokers help you stay compliant — safely, efficiently, and without costly delays.

📞 Contact us today at (786) 285-5740 or visit [www.ThePermitBrokers.com](https://thepermitbrokers.com) to get started.