SAME DAY PERMIT PROGRAM

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

This legislative matter, File Number 261075, proposed an ordinance to create Section 8-9 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, establishing a Same-Day Permitting Program for certain minor residential projects. The program aimed to streamline the permit application process for projects such as fences up to six feet, gates, stairs, railings, driveways, pavers, trusses, pools, windows, doors, shutters, skylights, garage doors, 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 were excluded. Applicants would submit documents electronically for same-day review and potential permit issuance. The County Mayor or designee was to implement the program and submit six-month 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. However, the legislative item was ultimately withdrawn by the Policy Council on 7/13/2026, with a reference to a substitute version (File No. 261261). No public comment is stated in this document.