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 laws HB 803 and HB 399. HB 803 requires fee reductions for projects using private providers for plans review or inspections, effective July 1, 2026. HB 399 prohibits fees from being calculated as a percentage of construction costs or project valuation, effective January 1, 2027, requiring fees to relate to the complexity of the project and staff effort. The amendments affect fees for building plan review and inspections, building compliance, neighborhood compliance, environmental permitting and inspection, operating permits, zoning, planning, and platting. The changes are intended to comply with state law, maintain timely permit processes, and are estimated to be revenue neutral. The final adopted version is in Legislative File No. 261145.