SAME DAY PERMIT PROGRAM

Policy Council · 2026-07-13 · ordinance

The document is a legislative item for an ordinance creating Section 8-9 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to establish 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, 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. The ordinance lists eligible projects including 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 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, acreage, or applicant is stated.