Above-Ground Pool permit in Doral, FL
Yes — you need a permit for above-ground pool work in Doral.
depth of 24 inches or more (city defines swimming pool to include above-ground pools at this depth)
| Permit needed? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Where the line falls | From 24 in deep |
| Fee | Per Schedule A on file with City Clerk (Doral Code Sec. 5-1) |
| Review time | Not in the ordinance |
| Code section | FBC 105.2; Doral Code Sec. 52-5 |
| Based on | Florida Building Code, Building, 2023 (FBC 2023); Doral Code Sec. 52-5 |
How to pull the permit
- Put together a site plan showing where the work goes, with dimensions.
- Apply through the Doral building department.
- Pay the permit fee when the permit is issued. Work done before that isn't covered.
- Book each inspection listed on the permit as the job reaches that stage.
If you skip it
Doral's code doesn't set a specific fine for this work. In practice the department can issue a stop-work order, and unpermitted work tends to surface during a sale, when the buyer's inspector or the title company asks for it.
Nearby cities, same job
Rules stop at the city line. If your lot is near a boundary, or you work across several towns, this is where they differ.
| City | Distance | Permit? | Where the line falls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doral | — | Yes | From 24 in deep |
| Hialeah | 5 mi | Yes | From 24 in deep |
| Miami | 10 mi | Yes | Over 24 |
| Miramar | 11 mi | Yes | Over 24 in deep |
| Miami Gardens | 12 mi | Yes | Over 24 |
| Miami Beach | 13 mi | Yes | Over 24 in deep |
Other work in Doral
Questions people ask
How much does a above-ground pool permit cost in Doral?
Per Schedule A on file with City Clerk (Doral Code Sec. 5-1). Valuation-based fees mean the number depends on what the job is worth, so the department quotes it when you apply.
I already built it without a permit. What now?
Doral can issue a stop-work order and require you to apply after the fact, sometimes with an extra fee. Work that was covered up may have to be opened for inspection. Full walkthrough here.
Does unpermitted work cause problems when selling the house?
Often, yes. A buyer's inspector or the title company may flag it, and lenders can balk at financing a home with open or missing permits. What to do about it.