SAME DAY PERMIT PROGRAM

Policy Council · 2026-07-13 · ordinance

Miami-Dade County legislative item File Number 261261 is an ordinance creating Section 8-9 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, requiring the County Mayor or designee to develop and implement a same-day permitting program for certain residential projects, with reports every six months and fee refunds for delays caused by the reviewing department. The ordinance was introduced on 7/7/2026, is in committee, and is scheduled for agenda date 7/21/2026 as agenda item 7E. It is a substitute to file 261075. The prime sponsor is Anthony Rodriguez. 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 and re-roofing, kitchen or bathroom remodels, interior or partial demolition, prefabricated sheds, minor non-structural repairs, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing repair permits. Ineligible projects include those requiring structural review, in historic districts, with open code enforcement cases, or legalizing existing violations. No specific address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount is stated. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated.