RER FEE UPDATE

Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee · 2026-06-10 · resolution

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners amended Implementing Orders (IOs) 4-42, 4-63, and 4-111 to modify fees for regulatory activities within the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER) and the Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM). These changes are in response to new state laws: HB 803 requires reduced permit fees when private providers are used for plans review or inspections, and HB 399 prohibits basing development permit fees on a percentage of construction costs, site costs, or project valuation. The fee adjustments are intended to be revenue neutral and will go into effect upon the resolution's adoption. IO 4-63 covers building plan review, inspections, and compliance. IO 4-42 covers environmental permitting, operating permits, and the delegation of Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems (OSTDS). IO 4-111 covers zoning, planning, and platting. The changes aim to comply with state law while maintaining efficient permitting processes.