Building Permit A Miami-Dade County
About This Dataset
This dataset shows all building permits issued in Miami-Dade County over the past three years, including locations, project types, contractors, and estimated values. It's updated weekly and lets residents see what construction projects are happening in their neighborhoods, understand development patterns, and track the scale of building activity across the county.
Why This Matters
- A homeowner wants to know if there's major construction planned on their street or nearby—they can search by address to see active permits and project details.
- A real estate investor analyzing neighborhood growth patterns searches permit data to identify areas with high construction activity and investment potential.
- A small contractor researches competitor activity and market demand by filtering permits by contractor name or project category in their service area.
Key Metadata
| Publisher | Miami-Dade County, Florida |
|---|---|
| Department | Regulatory and Economic Resources |
| Category | Communications and Information Technology Department |
| Format | Feature Service |
| Last Updated | Updated 6 days ago |
| Rows | None |
| Civic Relevance | HIGH |
| Update Frequency | Weekly |
| Source | View on Open Data Portal |
| Keywords | building permits construction permits development projects new construction renovation permits contractor licenses construction activity neighborhood development building projects permit status construction locations |
Columns / Fields
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
OBJECTID |
integer | BuildingPermit: OBJECTID |
ID |
number | A unique numerical identifier for this specific building permit record. AI |
ADDRESS |
text | The street address of the property where the building permit applies. AI |
STNDADDR |
text | The standardized street address of the property where the permitted work is or will be performed. AI |
UNIT |
text | The unit number or identifier if the permit applies to a specific unit within a larger building, such as an apartment or condo unit. AI |
PROCNUM |
text | A process or case number used internally by the County to track and manage this permit through the approval workflow. AI |
FOLIO |
text | A unique property identification number assigned by Miami-Dade County that links this permit to a specific parcel of land. AI |
GEOFOLIO |
text | A geographic version of the property identifier used for mapping and location-based queries in the county's geographic information system. AI |
ISCONDO |
text | Indicates whether the property is a condominium; typically coded as Y (yes) or N (no). AI |
TYPE |
text | The category or type of building permit, such as new construction, alteration, demolition, or renovation. AI |
CAT1 |
text | First category code that classifies the type of work or improvement covered by the permit. AI |
DESC1 |
text | A detailed text description of the first major work item or scope covered by the permit. AI |
CAT2 |
text | Second category code that further classifies the type of work or improvement covered by the permit. AI |
DESC2 |
text | A detailed text description of the second major work item or scope covered by the permit. AI |
CAT3 |
text | Third category code that further classifies the type of work or improvement covered by the permit. AI |
DESC3 |
text | A detailed text description of the third major work item or scope covered by the permit. AI |
CAT4 |
text | Fourth category code that further classifies the type of work or improvement covered by the permit. AI |
DESC4 |
text | A detailed text description of the fourth major work item or scope covered by the permit. AI |
CAT5 |
text | Fifth category code that further classifies the type of work or improvement covered by the permit. AI |
DESC5 |
text | A detailed text description of the fifth major work item or scope covered by the permit. AI |
CAT6 |
text | Sixth category code that further classifies the type of work or improvement covered by the permit. AI |
DESC6 |
text | A detailed text description of the sixth major work item or scope covered by the permit. AI |
CAT7 |
text | Seventh category code that further classifies the type of work or improvement covered by the permit. AI |
DESC7 |
text | A detailed text description of the seventh major work item or scope covered by the permit. AI |
CAT8 |
text | Eighth category code that further classifies the type of work or improvement covered by the permit. AI |
DESC8 |
text | A detailed text description of the eighth major work item or scope covered by the permit. AI |
CAT9 |
text | Ninth category code that further classifies the type of work or improvement covered by the permit. AI |
DESC9 |
text | A detailed text description of the ninth major work item or scope covered by the permit. AI |
CAT10 |
text | Tenth category code that further classifies the type of work or improvement covered by the permit. AI |
DESC10 |
text | A detailed text description of the tenth major work item or scope covered by the permit. AI |
ISSUDATE |
date | The date when the building permit was officially issued by Miami-Dade County. AI |
LSTINSDT |
text | The date of the most recent inspection conducted on the project associated with this permit. AI |
RENDATE |
text | The date when the permit was renewed, if applicable; permits may need renewal to remain active. AI |
CCDATE |
text | The date when the permit received final certification or clearance from the city. AI |
BLDCMPDT |
text | The date when the building construction or project was completed. AI |
RESCOMM |
text | Indicates whether the property is primarily residential or commercial; typically coded as R or C. AI |
BPSTATUS |
text | The current status of the building permit, indicating whether it is approved, pending, expired, or closed. AI |
PROPUSE |
text | The intended use of the property, such as residential, commercial, industrial, or mixed-use. AI |
APPTYPE |
text | The type of application submitted for the building permit, such as new construction, renovation, or addition. AI |
CLUC |
text | The County Land Use Code that identifies the zoning classification and permitted uses for the property. AI |
FFRMLINE |
text | The distance in feet that the building or structure is set back from the front property line. AI |
LGLDESC1 |
text | The first part of the legal description of the property, describing its location within the county's survey system. AI |
LGLDESC2 |
text | The second part of the legal description of the property, providing additional details about the parcel's boundaries and location. AI |
ESTVALUE |
text | The estimated dollar value of the construction project or improvements covered by the permit. AI |
PTSOURCE |
text | The source or system from which this permit data was entered or originated. AI |
MPRMTNUM |
number | A master permit number that may group related permits or phases of a larger construction project. AI |
LSTAPPRDT |
text | The date of the most recent approval or action taken on this permit. AI |
CONTRNUM |
text | The identification or license number assigned to the contractor performing the work. AI |
CONTRNAME |
text | The name of the general contractor or construction company responsible for the project. AI |
GlobalID |
text | BuildingPermit: GlobalID |
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Quality Breakdown
A
Composite Score: 96%
Findings
- Row count not available