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 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 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. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or applicant is stated. Public comment included Commissioner Bastien expressing support and proffering an amendment to avoid adverse effects on developers, Commissioner Hardemon suggesting deferral due to absent affected commissioners, and Commissioner Bermudez stating there needed to be consequences for developers who obtain infill properties but do not develop them.