RELATING TO THE INFILL HOUSING INITIATIVE PROGRAM

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-06-16 · ordinance

This legislative matter concerns an amendment to the Miami-Dade County Infill Housing Initiative Program. The ordinance, File Number 260671, amends Section 17-124 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to limit the number of extensions and the total time that may be granted to developers for property development under the program. Specifically, no more than two one-year extensions will be granted per property, with a possibility of one additional extension in extraordinary circumstances (declared emergencies, natural disasters) upon a two-thirds vote. The amendment aims to promote accountability, ensure program efficiency, and expedite affordable housing production. The ordinance was amended on June 16, 2026, after being deferred on June 2, 2026, and adopted on first reading on April 21, 2026. The Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee forwarded it with a favorable recommendation on May 13, 2026.