SAME DAY PERMIT PROGRAM

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

This legislative item, File Number 261075, proposed the creation of a Same-Day Permitting Program for certain minor residential projects in Miami-Dade County. The program aimed to streamline the permitting process for projects such as fences (under six feet), gates, stairs, railings, driveways, pavers, trusses, pools, windows, doors, shutters, skylights, garage doors, roofing/re-roofing, kitchen/bathroom remodels, interior/partial demolition, prefabricated sheds, minor non-structural repairs, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing repairs. Projects requiring structural review, located in historic districts, with open code enforcement cases, or to legalize existing violations were excluded. Applicants would submit documents electronically for an in-person, same-day review and potential permit issuance. The County Mayor or designee was to implement the program and submit six-month reports on application numbers, approvals, and reasons for delays. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on June 16, 2026, but was later withdrawn by the Policy Council on July 13, 2026. A substitute version, Legislative File No. 261261, was referenced.