SAME DAY PERMIT PROGRAM

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

This legislative matter concerns the creation of a Same-Day Permitting Program for eligible residential projects in Miami-Dade County. The program, initiated by Ordinance File Number 261075, aimed to expedite permits for minor residential construction such as fences, gates, stairs, driveways, pools, roofing, remodels, and minor repairs. Projects requiring structural review, those in historic districts, or with code violations were excluded. The program was intended to streamline the application process by requiring electronic submission of documents and plans prior to an in-person meeting for same-day review and approval. The County Mayor or designee was to implement the program and provide six-month progress reports. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on June 16, 2026, but was later withdrawn by the Policy Council on July 13, 2026. A substitute version, Legislative File No. 261261, was referenced.