Apply for a Permit

Apply for Building Permits and Much More Online


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The Town of Bay Harbor Islands now uses the Citizenserve Web Portal to allow you to apply online for all construction related permits. Please click on the link to continue to our online portal www.citizenserve.com/bhi.

It’s easy to use, too! Once you are enrolled it allows you to apply for a permit, make payments via credit card, upload documents, request inspections, review inspection results and access to all your permits.


Required Approval

For any exterior modification, the Town requires review and approval by the Town Planner and/or the Planning and Zoning Board. 

  • Additions
  • Awnings
  • Doors
  • Driveways
  • Fences
  • Paint
  • Signs
  • Windows

Florida Building Code

The Town of Bay Harbor Islands operates under Florida Building Code 2017

Permit Application and Affidavit

Permit Application General Information