Permits for a Miami dumpster
Only 21% of homes are detached houses, so many Miami projects have no driveway to use. Expect to need the street permit.
| Permit | Right-of-way obstruction/closure permit (City Code Sec. 54-3) |
|---|---|
| Issued by | City of Miami Department of Resilience and Public Works, with Police, Off-Street Parking and Risk Management sign-off; issued by City Manager or designee |
| Fee | Police application $120; RPW application $95 + $50 initial inspection; $325 closure permit fee; ROW usage fee greater of $595 or per-foot-per-day rates ($0.40/LF/day parking lane); storage of materials/construction spoils extra ($0.20/LF/day parking lane); $95 final inspection |
| Rules | Permit needs approval by Police, Resilience & Public Works, Off-Street Parking (Miami Parking Authority) and Risk Management; indemnity and insurance required; construction staging plan with a signed/sealed Florida PE statement that no onsite alternative exists; storage of construction spoils in the ROW needs separate approval and fee; $250/day fines. Code text does not name dumpsters specifically. |
Official sources
Checked October 2026. Cities often adjust fees at the start of a fiscal year, so confirm before booking.