Miami's architecture is clean and modern, and its patios, terraces and restaurant fronts are used year-round. A retractable awning adds shade that folds into a slim aluminum cassette when you don't need it, which matters in a county with the strictest wind rules in Florida.
Best retractable awnings for Miami
| Your property |
Recommended model |
| Modern homes and terraces (Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, Miami Beach) |
Apollo™ Full Cassette or Zeus™ with LED |
| Waterfront homes on Biscayne Bay and Key Biscayne |
Apollo™ Full Cassette or Sunflexx® with hood |
| Wide pool terraces |
Zeus™, up to 40 ft |
| Restaurants and cafes (Brickell, Wynwood, Little Havana, Coral Gables) |
Hercules™ with LED front bar |
| Budget-friendly sheltered patios (Kendall, Doral, Miami Lakes) |
SunScape® |
Miami-Dade wind and permitting
Miami-Dade is part of Florida's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ), with a design wind speed of about 175 mph and the state's strictest product-control and permitting rules. What that means for your awning:
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Retract before every storm. No retractable awning is built to stay out in hurricane winds.
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A new awning in unincorporated Miami-Dade requires a Zoning Improvement Permit. Cities such as Miami, Coral Gables and Miami Beach have their own processes and design rules.
- Motorized awnings may need an electrical permit.
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Condos usually require board approval. Bring specs, colors and a rendering.
We'll provide product documentation and specs for your permit package. Call before you order so the awning you choose fits your jurisdiction's requirements.
Areas we serve
Miami, Brickell, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, South Miami, Key Biscayne, Miami Beach, Surfside, Bal Harbour, Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, North Miami, Miami Shores, Doral, Kendall and Homestead.
Miami FAQ
Do retractable awnings need Miami-Dade approval? New awnings typically need a permit. Requirements vary by municipality, so confirm with your city or the county before ordering.
What's best for a condo balcony? A compact cassette like the Apollo™, mounted to the wall or soffit, if your association allows it.
Can I get LED lighting? Yes. The Apollo™, Zeus™, Helios™ and Hercules™ offer integrated, dimmable LED.
Get a quote
Call 1-800-AWNINGS (296-4647) or request a free quote. Read the Florida retractable awnings guide or see awnings in Miami.
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