RELATING TO THE INFILL HOUSING INITIATIVE PROGRAM

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

This is a legislative item amending Section 17-124 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to limit the number of extensions and time that may be granted to developers under the Miami-Dade County Infill Housing Initiative Program. The ordinance limits extensions to no more than two, each for no more than one year, with a possible additional extension by a two-thirds vote of the Board for extraordinary circumstances. The item 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. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or applicant is stated. Public comment: Commissioner Bastien expressed support and proffered an amendment to avoid adversely affecting developers; Commissioner Hardemon suggested deferral because affected commissioners were absent; Commissioner Bermudez stated there needed to be consequences for developers who obtained infill properties but did not develop them.