A PRACTICAL STARTING POINT
Contractor left your Miami-Dade project? Start with the permit record.
By the Liquid Permit team · Updated
Start by confirming the issuing authority and collecting the current permit record. A change of contractor is a permit process as well as a handoff of unfinished work. The exact paperwork depends on the authority and the permits involved.
Collect the handoff information
Keep the permit number, property address, contractor-of-record details, approved plans and latest inspection results together. Write down what is finished and what remains. Preserve correspondence without assuming it resolves the permit transfer.
Separate the paperwork from the work
A coordinator can help organize the request. The replacement contractor and appropriate design professionals must address the work and technical responsibilities in their scope. Ask the authority whether the master permit and individual trade permits need separate changes.
Agree on a scoped next step
Bring the record and unresolved questions to your replacement team. Ask for a written scope identifying administrative work, remaining construction, professional services and separate fees. Do not assume a contractor change extends the permit or closes outstanding inspections.
What to have ready
- Permit number and issuing authority
- Current contractor and proposed replacement, if known
- Approved plans and inspection history
- City notices, deadlines and a description of unfinished work
You do not need a complete package to ask for help.
Help me plan the next stepSources and further reading
Miami-Dade construction and permitting procedures ↗
Source checked September 20, 2026. Confirm current forms and case-specific requirements with the issuing authority. This checklist is not a technical design, professional opinion or permit approval.