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, specifically HB 803 and HB 399. HB 803 requires fee reductions for projects using private providers for plan review or inspections. HB 399 prohibits fees from being calculated as a percentage of construction costs, shifting the basis to project complexity and staff effort. The amendments affect building plan review and inspections, building compliance, neighborhood compliance, countywide building code administration, environmental permitting and inspection, operating permits, delegation of Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems (OSTDS), zoning, planning, and platting. The changes are intended to be revenue neutral and comply with state law, aiming to maintain timely and transparent permitting processes to foster economic growth. The resolution was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on June 16, 2026, with a final version noted in Legislative File No. 261145.