City or county permit
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Driveway permits by city.
A driveway usually needs three separate approvals: a city or county permit, a right-of-way check, and — if your community has one — HOA approval. We pour in Miami-Dade and Broward. Find your city below.
What gets approved
Right-of-way check
The apron, sidewalk, or swale may need separate engineering approval.
HOA approval
Private community rules on finish, color, and layout. Separate from the permit.
City by city
Choose your city
Search or filter, then press a city for its permit, right-of-way, and HOA details.
15 locationsPress a city for details
- Permit
- County building or zoning review is generally required.
- Right-of-way
- Public Works review if the approach, swale, or sidewalk is touched.
- HOA
- HOA approval is separate — follow the community’s private rules.
- Permit
- Standalone residential driveway permit; plans may be requested.
- Right-of-way
- Right-of-way permit for sidewalk or City-property work.
- HOA
- HOA approval is separate.
- Permit
- Permit required for a new driveway or changes to material or shape.
- Right-of-way
- Swale or tree work adds Public Works review.
- HOA
- City architectural review can apply even without an HOA.
- Permit
- City review required; survey and plan may be requested.
- Right-of-way
- Approach gets Public Works review and inspection.
- HOA
- HOA approval letter required with the application when applicable.
- Permit
- Driveway permit application signed by owner and contractor.
- Right-of-way
- Streets Department review for approach, sidewalk, and curb work.
- HOA
- Confirm HOA approval separately.
- Permit
- City permit review for driveway work on private property.
- Right-of-way
- Separate review for streets, sidewalks, and easements.
- HOA
- Condo/HOA approval is private, not a substitute.
- Permit
- Driveway and slab permit checklist with site details.
- Right-of-way
- Sidewalk and approach need grading and swale drainage attention.
- HOA
- HOA awareness document is part of the permit package.
- Permit
- Reviewed through the City’s development and permitting process.
- Right-of-way
- Engineering review for right-of-way standards and drainage.
- HOA
- Confirm both City and HOA approval before scheduling.
- Permit
- Driveway checklist with Building, Zoning, and Engineering review.
- Right-of-way
- Concrete in the swale may need extra forms — that area can hold utilities.
- HOA
- HOA awareness affidavit is part of the application, even for non-HOA homes.
- Permit
- Driveway permit checklist; current survey and plan may be required.
- Right-of-way
- Swale, sidewalk, and curb are subject to City standards.
- HOA
- HOA may set finish, color, and layout rules.
- Permit
- Application package for slabs and driveways, with zoning and site requirements.
- Right-of-way
- Check whether approach or easement work needs Engineering review.
- HOA
- HOA affidavit is in the City’s materials; community approval may still be needed.
- Permit
- Engineering and Zoning review, plus an impervious lot-coverage calculation.
- Right-of-way
- Show swale, sidewalk, and right-of-way work for Engineering.
- HOA
- Architectural approval is separate.
- Permit
- Reviewed through Building, Engineering, and Zoning.
- Right-of-way
- Approach and swale must meet right-of-way and drainage standards.
- HOA
- Check association rules before choosing the finish or footprint.
- Permit
- Engineering permit for new or repaired paving and curbing.
- Right-of-way
- Improvement-district properties may need another approval first.
- HOA
- HOA approval is separate.
- Permit
- Concrete driveway checklist; signed and sealed survey may be required.
- Right-of-way
- Utility easement work may need a hold-harmless agreement.
- HOA
- Get association approval before finalizing the design.
Requirements and forms change — confirm with the city before construction.
Last checked: October 2026.
Common questions
Usually yes. Open your city above and confirm with its permit office.
No. A permit covers public codes; HOA approval covers private community rules. You may need both.
The apron connecting the driveway to the road — it often gets separate engineering review.
Property address, driveway size, desired finish, and any HOA instructions.
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