RER FEE UPDATE

Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee · 2026-06-10 · resolution

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners amended Implementing Orders (IOs) 4-42, 4-63, and 4-111 to modify certain fees for regulatory activities within the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER) and the Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM). These changes are in response to new state laws: HB 803 requires local governments to reduce permit fees by at least 25% (or 50% if a private provider handles all services) for commercial construction projects when a private provider is retained for plans review or building inspection. HB 399 prohibits fees from being calculated as a percentage of construction costs, site costs, or project valuation, requiring fees to relate to the cost of review and processing and be based on project complexity. IO 4-63 covers building plan review and inspections, compliance, and code administration. IO 4-42 covers environmental permitting, operating permits, and the delegation of Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems (OSTDS) from the Florida Department of Health. IO 4-111 covers zoning, planning, and platting services. The revisions are intended to comply with state law, maintain timely and transparent permit processes, and are estimated to be revenue neutral. The changes are effective upon the resolution's effective date.