DEMOLITION OF ARTHUR MAYS VILLAS PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · resolution

Resolution authorizing submission of a HUD demolition application for 147 units of the Arthur Mays Villas public housing development site, bounded by SW 214th Street to the north, SW 113th Avenue to the east, SW 216th Street to the south, and SW 114th Court to the west, in unincorporated Miami-Dade County. The resolution also authorizes demolition subject to HUD approval and a demolition contract up to $2,000,000.00 through the MCC 7360 Plan. The item was deferred by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026. The site is also referenced as 11351 SW 216 Street, Miami, Florida 33170 (Folio No. 30-6007-016-0010). The estimated rehabilitation cost is $35,689,450.00, exceeding the HUD threshold of $27,884,336.00. Four of 26 buildings have unsafe structure violation notices. 13 units are occupied. Prior redevelopment under RAD was unsuccessful. Public meetings with residents were held on November 28, 2018, December 4, 2018, August 5, 2022, July 29, 2020 (virtual), and July 25, 2023. The Housing Committee forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation on 6/9/2026.