SAME DAY PERMIT PROGRAM

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

An ordinance was introduced to create a Same-Day Permitting Program for certain residential projects in Miami-Dade County. The program aims to expedite permits for minor projects such as fences (under six feet), gates, stairs, railings, driveways, pavers, trusses, pools, windows, doors, shutters, skylights, garage doors, roofing/re-roofing, kitchen/bathroom remodels, interior/partial demolition, prefabricated sheds, minor non-structural repairs, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing repair permits. Projects requiring structural review, those in historic districts, with open code enforcement cases, or to legalize existing violations are excluded. Applicants must submit documents electronically before an in-person meeting for same-day review and potential permit approval. The County Mayor or designee is required to implement the program and submit semi-annual reports on application numbers, approvals, and reasons for delays. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on 6/16/2026. The Policy Council withdrew the ordinance on 7/13/2026, referencing a substitute version (File No. 261261).