SAME DAY PERMIT PROGRAM

Policy Council · 2026-07-13 · ordinance

This is a legislative item for a Miami-Dade County ordinance creating a same-day permitting program for certain minor residential projects. The ordinance requires the County Mayor or designee to develop and implement the program, with reports every six months. The item was introduced on 7/7/2026, and was amended by the Policy Council on 7/13/2026. The amended version is under Legislative File No. 261305. The original item is under File No. 261075. The ordinance lists eligible projects including fences six feet or less, gates, stairs and railings, driveways and pavers, trusses, pools, windows, doors, shutters, skylights, garage doors, roofing, kitchen or bathroom remodels, interior or partial demolition, prefabricated sheds, minor non-structural repairs, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing repair permits. Projects requiring structural review, in historic districts, with open code enforcement cases, or to legalize violations are not eligible. The ordinance also includes a provision for refunding permit application fees within 30 days if delays are caused by the reviewing department. No specific address, parcel, size, applicant, or case number beyond the file number is stated.