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 new state laws: HB 803 requires increased discount rates for private providers in building permit fees, and HB 399 prohibits calculating development permit fees based on a percentage of construction costs, site costs, or project valuation. The modifications aim to be revenue neutral and ensure fees correlate with project complexity rather than cost. IO 4-63 covers building plan review, inspections, and compliance. IO 4-42 covers environmental permitting, inspections, operating permits, and the delegation of Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems (OSTDS). IO 4-111 covers zoning, planning, and platting services. The changes are effective upon the resolution's adoption.