SAME DAY PERMIT PROGRAM

Policy Council · 2026-07-13 · ordinance

The document is a legislative item for an ordinance creating a same-day permitting program for certain minor residential projects in Miami-Dade County. It does not describe a specific project, site, or action beyond the procedural and administrative label of the ordinance. The ordinance would require the County Mayor or designee to develop and implement a same-day permitting program for eligible applications, including building permits, public works permits, or zoning improvement permits for minor residential projects such as fences, gates, stairs, driveways, 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 existing violations are not eligible. The program would require electronic submission of documents and plans prior to an in-person or virtual appointment. The County Mayor or designee would submit written reports every six months to the Board of County Commissioners detailing the number of applications submitted, approved, not approved, and reasons for delays. If delays are caused by the reviewing department, permit application fees would be refunded within 30 days. The ordinance was introduced on 7/7/2026, assigned to the County Attorney on 7/7/2026, and amended by the Policy Council on 7/13/2026. The amended version is under Legislative File No. 261305, and it is a substitute to File No. 261075. The prime sponsor is Anthony Rodriguez. The status is Amended, and the final action is not stated. The effective date is not stated. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.