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 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 state law updates, specifically House Bill (HB) 803 and HB 399. HB 803 requires fee reductions for projects utilizing private providers for plans review or building inspections. HB 399 prohibits fees from being calculated as a percentage of construction costs, site costs, or project valuation, shifting the basis to project complexity and staff effort. The amendments affect building plan review and inspections, building compliance, neighborhood compliance, countywide building code administration, environmental permitting and inspection, operating permitting, zoning, planning, and platting services. The changes are intended to be revenue neutral and comply with state mandates. The resolution was introduced on June 4, 2026, and amended on June 16, 2026. The Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee forwarded the item with a favorable recommendation on June 10, 2026. The final version adopted is referenced under Legislative File No. 261145.