City of Hialeah
City of Hialeah Building Department / SFWMD
CityMS4 Phase IIVerified 2026-03
Local Permit / Authorization
- Permit Required
- Yes
- Permit Name
- Building Permit with Stormwater Management / SFWMD ERP
- Submit To
- City of Hialeah Building Department / SFWMD
- Lead Time
- City review 2–4 weeks; SFWMD ERP review 4–8 weeks
- Application Method
- City permits via Hialeah Building Department; SFWMD ERP via ePermitting portal
- Fee
- City permit fees per project value; SFWMD ERP fee varies
Water Quality Standards
- Impervious Cover Limit
- No citywide cap; stormwater treatment per SFWMD ERP and Miami-Dade County standards
- On-Site Treatment Required
- Yes
- Detention Required
- Yes
- Detention Standard
- Pre- vs. post-development discharge rate matching; water quality treatment per SFWMD rules; exfiltration trenches and dry detention common
- Turbidity Standard
- Must comply with FDEP Generic Permit and Florida surface water quality standards
Local SWPPP / Drainage Plan
- Local Plan Required
- Yes
- Plan Name
- Erosion and Sediment Control Plan; Stormwater Management Plan per SFWMD ERP
- PE Stamp Required
- Yes
Plans must be prepared by a Florida-registered PE. Hialeah follows Miami-Dade County stormwater standards as a municipality within the county.
Local Inspection Requirements
- Requirements
- City building inspectors check erosion controls at construction milestones. SFWMD conducts ERP compliance inspections.
- Inspector Qualification
- No state-specific certification required; CPESC/CESSWI recognized
Special Overlay Zones
Miami-Dade County Wellfield Protection Area
Trigger: Properties within designated wellfield protection zones (portions of western Hialeah)
Restriction: Restricted land uses; no hazardous materials storage; enhanced stormwater treatment for groundwater protection
Design Manual
- Manual Name
- SFWMD ERP Applicant's Handbook / Miami-Dade County Public Works Manual
Official Resources
Jurisdiction Notes
Hialeah is the sixth-largest city in Florida and operates within the Miami-Dade County stormwater framework. Its highly urbanized, flat terrain with high water table presents the same BMP challenges as neighboring Miami.
Remember: These local requirements are in addition to the FDEP state construction permit. Both must be satisfied before breaking ground.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only. Always verify requirements directly with City of Hialeah Building Department / SFWMD and the agency website before beginning construction.