SOLID WASTE FY 26-27 FLAT FEE

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · ordinance

Ordinance approving, adopting, and ratifying non-ad valorem assessment rolls, rates, and assessments for the Solid Waste Collection Service Area of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commencing October 1, 2026. The typical full-service residential household assessment remains at $702 annually, representing a 0% increase from Fiscal Year 2025-26. The assessments range from $178 for properties receiving access to Trash and Recycling Centers only to a maximum of $702 for properties receiving the highest level of service. The proposed 2% Consumer Price Index adjustment was not approved at the May 5, 2026 Board meeting. The ordinance was adopted on first reading on 6/16/2026 and adopted on final action on 7/21/2026. File Number: 261077. Sponsor: Raquel A. Regalado. Requester: Solid Waste Management Department. The ordinance authorizes the County Mayor or designee to place the non-ad valorem assessments on the 2027 Truth in Millage (TRIM) notice and property tax bills. Service reductions will be implemented on October 1, 2026, and are anticipated to have a measurable social equity burden, as all Service Area customers will be affected equally based on their level of service.