City of Opa-locka building permits

City of Opa-locka issues its own building permits. Their folio numbers start with 08.

Last checked September 22, 2026

How a permit moves through City of Opa-locka

Where the application starts

In person

The City’s own description of intake: “all building permit applications must be submitted in a complete form at the intake counter. Once the application is reviewed for sufficiency, it is given a process number and routed to the Zoning Department.” Permits are issued in the name of the person performing the work, and only licensed contractors or owner-builders may obtain one.

Source: City of Opa-locka — Building & Licenses FAQs · checked September 22, 2026

Where plans and documents go

In person

Delivered with the application at the intake counter. The City sets out where they go next: Zoning checks that the district allows the use and reviews setbacks, height restrictions and flood zone determination; on Zoning’s approval the package is routed to plans examination for Florida Building Code compliance; then to the processing section to finalise the permit.

Source: City of Opa-locka — Building & Licenses FAQs · checked September 22, 2026

Status and corrections

In person

The City publishes an Open Permit Search form among its downloads. Its stated process ends at the counter it began at — “the approved permit is routed to the cashiers for collection of any outstanding fees” — and it sets the clock: a permit expires after six months with no inspection, or six months from the last inspection, after which a new or reissued permit must be obtained or the partial work removed.

Source: City of Opa-locka — Building & Licenses FAQs · checked September 22, 2026

What City of Opa-locka asks for

City of Opa-locka publishes submittal requirements for these 3 permit types:

  • Windows
  • Roofing
  • Minor repairs

Fees

No published fee schedule found; ask City of Opa-locka for an estimate.

Fees are paid to City of Opa-locka through City of Opa-locka cashiers, Building and Licensing Department — fees collected when the permit is finalised.

Official forms

3 forms from City of Opa-locka’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 Opa-locka Building & Licenses
Phone
(305) 953-2868 option 4
Email
building@opalockafl.gov
Address
780 Fisherman Street, Opa-locka, FL 33054
Hours
Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Source: City of Opa-locka — Building & Licenses · checked September 22, 2026

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