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Solar permitting in Miami

How to pull a solar permit, get interconnected, and understand the AHJ requirements specific to Miami, with direct links to Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER) and Florida Power & Light (FPL).

Permit office

Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER)

Utility

Florida Power & Light (FPL)

Permit timeline

10–20 business days

Permit fee

$150–$500 typical residential

For Miami homeowners

Your solar project, step by step

  1. 1. Pick a licensed solar contractor. Florida requires Certified Solar Contractor. Verify license status before signing. The Aora Solar directory flags state-licensed contractors with a ✓ badge.
  2. 2. Site survey & design. Your contractor measures the roof, evaluates shading, and proposes a system size. Get this in writing along with a panel/inverter brand list and warranty terms.
  3. 3. Permit submission. Your contractor pulls the permit through Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER). Typical permit timeline in Miami is 10–20 business days.
  4. 4. Installation. Most residential rooftop PV installs take 1–3 days of on-site work once the permit is approved.
  5. 5. Inspection. Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER) performs a final inspection. Schedule this through the permit office.
  6. 6. Interconnection & PTO. Your contractor submits the interconnection paperwork to Florida Power & Light (FPL). Permission to Operate (PTO) typically arrives within 30–60 days of submission. You may not legally operate the system before PTO.

Resources for Miami homeowners

For contractors installing in Miami

Working under Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER)

Notable local requirements

  • •Florida Building Code wind-load requirements (Miami-Dade is High-Velocity Hurricane Zone).
  • •All hardware must meet High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) approval.
  • •Roof attachment plans require Florida-registered Professional Engineer signoff.
  • •FPL Net Metering application separate from permit.

Permit office

Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER)

Open permit office page ↗

Utility interconnection

Florida Power & Light (FPL)

Utility solar/interconnection page ↗

Resources for Miami installers

Broader Florida context

Florida requires Certified Solar Contractor. Full retail net metering is the current export compensation framework. See the full state guide for licensing requirements, interconnection rules, and incentives.

Florida solar permitting guide →

Last reviewed 2026-06-03. Local permitting requirements change. Always verify current rules with Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER) and Florida Power & Light (FPL) before starting a project.

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