RELATING TO THE INFILL HOUSING INITIATIVE PROGRAM

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-06-16 · ordinance

This legislative matter concerns an ordinance amending Section 17-124 of the Miami-Dade County Code, relating to the Infill Housing Initiative Program. The amendment aims to limit the number of extensions and the total time that may be granted to developers for property development under the program. Specifically, it limits extensions to a maximum of two, each for no more than one year, with a possibility of one additional extension under extraordinary circumstances (declared emergencies, natural disasters) upon a two-thirds vote. The ordinance was amended on June 16, 2026, after being deferred on June 2, 2026, and adopted on first reading on April 21, 2026. The Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee forwarded it with a favorable recommendation on May 13, 2026. The purpose of the Infill Housing Program is to increase affordable housing, redevelop urban neighborhoods, and generate ad valorem taxes. The amendment seeks to promote accountability, ensure program efficiency, and expedite affordable housing production by limiting extensions that delay delivery of much-needed units and can lead to underutilization of public land.