City of Homestead building permits

City of Homestead issues its own building permits. Their folio numbers start with 10.

Last checked September 19, 2026

How a permit moves through City of Homestead

Where the application starts

Online portal

Applications are made in EPL-B.U.I.L.D, the City’s Electronic Permitting & Licensing system: “submit applications, upload documents, and track progress all in one place”. A downloadable Permit Application is also published on the forms page.

Open EPL-B.U.I.L.D self-service portal

Source: City of Homestead — All Things Electronic Permitting & Licensing (B.U.I.L.D) · checked September 19, 2026

Where plans and documents go

Online portal

Documents are uploaded in the same system, which carries electronic plan review across Development Services, Public Works, Code Compliance, the Energy Department and the City Clerk’s Office.

Open EPL-B.U.I.L.D self-service portal

Source: City of Homestead — All Things Electronic Permitting & Licensing (B.U.I.L.D) · checked September 19, 2026

Status and corrections

Online portal

Progress is tracked in EPL-B.U.I.L.D.

Open EPL-B.U.I.L.D self-service portal

Source: City of Homestead — All Things Electronic Permitting & Licensing (B.U.I.L.D) · checked September 19, 2026

What City of Homestead asks for

City of Homestead publishes submittal requirements for these 29 permit types:

  • Repairs and alterations
  • Residential additions
  • Single family new
  • Single family master model
  • Commercial additions
  • Multi family new
  • Pool
  • Roof
  • Awnings canopies
  • Demolition
  • Driveways patios walkways
  • Fences
  • Mechanical change out
  • Chinese drywall
  • Screen enclosure
  • Signs
  • Windows doors
  • Shutters
  • Shop drawings
  • Carports
  • Garage
  • Sheds
  • Slabs
  • Light poles
  • Paving and drainage
  • Aluminium cover
  • Mobile homes
  • Revisions
  • Certificate of occupancy

Fees

No published fee schedule found; ask City of Homestead for an estimate.

Fees are paid to City of Homestead through EPL-B.U.I.L.D citywide online payments.

Official forms

3 forms from City of Homestead’s own forms index. MiamiPermitAI can fill all of them from your project details.

County reviews may also apply: County guide.

Contact

Office
City of Homestead Development Services
Phone
305.224.4500
Email
Permits@homesteadfl.gov
Address
100 Civic Court, Homestead, FL 33030
Hours
Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. permitting hours

Source: City of Homestead — Repairs and Alterations Checklist · checked September 19, 2026

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