Miami-Dade County charges $403.13 for the initial recertification review, $169.04 per discipline for a quality control inspection and $453.52 if you file late, with fees effective 1 October 2025. Non-compliance can bring an initial penalty of $510, up to $10,000 per violation and a lien. In the City of Miami, a one-time extension costs $500 (Miami-Dade County; City of Miami).
General information, not legal or engineering advice. Fees as published on 27 October 2026.
What does Miami-Dade charge for recertification?
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Initial recertification review | $403.13 |
| Quality control inspection | $169.04 per discipline |
| Re-inspection | $99.42 |
| Late fee | $453.52 |
| Extension of up to 60 days | $75.58 |
| Structural glazing recertification (every 5 years, threshold buildings) | $380.90 |
A building with structural and electrical reports that both get a quality control inspection would pay $403.13 plus two times $169.04, or $741.21, before any late fee, if the county applies the per-discipline fee to both. Confirm your total with the county.
What are the penalties for not recertifying?
The county page lists a citation with an initial penalty of $510, penalties of up to $10,000 per violation, and a possible lien on the property [1]. The cheapest route is filing within the 90 days after notice.
What does the City of Miami charge?
| Item | Fee or rule |
|---|---|
| One-time extension | $500, requested before the due date |
| Repair permits after filing | Within 60 days, without a violation |
What drives the engineers' fees?
- Threshold building or not. Threshold buildings need both a qualified structural engineer and an electrical engineer [1].
- Size and systems. More floors, garages and electrical equipment mean more inspection time; larger electrical systems also need thermography.
- City filing rules. The City of Miami requires specific file names and reports through iBuild and ProjectDox [2].
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Frequently asked questions
Are these the only costs?
No. They are government fees. The structural and electrical engineers' fees are separate and depend on the building, and repairs the reports identify are a further cost.
How much is a recertification extension?
Miami-Dade County charges $75.58 for an extension of up to 60 days requested by the engineer. The City of Miami charges $500 for its one-time extension, requested before the due date.
What does structural glazing recertification cost?
Miami-Dade lists a $380.90 fee for structural glazing recertification, required every 5 years for threshold buildings.
Sources
- Recertification (Miami-Dade County Building), Miami-Dade County. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Get a Building Recertification (City of Miami), City of Miami. Accessed October 27, 2026.
