RELATING TO THE INFILL HOUSING INITIATIVE PROGRAM

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

This is a legislative matter amending the Miami-Dade County Infill Housing Initiative Program, specifically Section 17-124 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, to limit the number of extensions and time that may be granted to developers. The ordinance was introduced on 4/14/2026, adopted on first reading on 4/21/2026, forwarded with a favorable recommendation on 5/13/2026, deferred on 6/2/2026, and amended on 6/16/2026. The final amended version is Legislative File No. 261111. The amendment limits extensions to no more than two, each for no more than one year, with a possible additional extension by a two-thirds vote for extraordinary circumstances. Public comment included Commissioner Bastien expressing support and proffering an amendment to protect developers, Commissioner Hardemon suggesting deferral because affected commissioners were absent, and Commissioner Bermudez stating there needed to be consequences for developers who do not develop infill properties. No specific project site, address, parcel, size, or applicant is stated.