Short answer: Florida contracts elevator oversight to a few local agencies. In South Florida, the City of Miami and City of Miami Beach run their own elevator divisions, Miami-Dade County OES covers the rest of the county, and Broward County covers all Broward cities. Palm Beach County is handled by the state DBPR Bureau of Elevator Safety.
Quick reference
| If the property is in… | The AHJ is… | How reports are filed |
|---|---|---|
| City of Miami limits | City of Miami Elevator Division | Report + periodic test form emailed together, wet signatures |
| City of Miami Beach | Miami Beach Elevator Division | Registered third-party inspector; owner signs corrected report |
| Any other Miami-Dade city or unincorporated area | Miami-Dade County Office of Elevator Safety | Online Reporting System |
| Anywhere in Broward County | Broward County Building Code Division | POSSE system within 5 calendar days |
| Palm Beach County | Florida DBPR Bureau of Elevator Safety | DBPR e-file within 5 days |
The most common mistake
A "Miami" mailing address does not mean the building is in the City of Miami. Many properties with a Miami mailing city are in unincorporated Miami-Dade or another municipality, which means a different AHJ, a different renewal process and different fees. Check the property's municipality, not its mailing city.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aventura or Sunny Isles under Miami-Dade County for elevators?
Yes. Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Bal Harbour, Coral Gables, Doral, Key Biscayne, Homestead and other Miami-Dade municipalities fall under the Miami-Dade County Office of Elevator Safety.
Sources
Last reviewed November 3, 2026 by Integrity Elevator Inspections. Codes and fees change; confirm current requirements with your authority having jurisdiction.