SAME DAY PERMIT PROGRAM

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

Miami-Dade County adopted Ordinance File Number 261305, creating Section 8-9 of the County Code to establish a Same-Day Permitting Program for certain minor residential projects. The ordinance requires the County Mayor or designee to develop and implement the program, covering specific project types such as fences six feet or less, gates, stairs, driveways, pools, windows, roofing, kitchen or bathroom remodels, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing repairs. Projects requiring structural review, in historic districts, with open code enforcement cases, or legalizing violations are excluded. The program requires electronic submission of documents and plans prior to an in-person or virtual meeting, with same-day review and approval as appropriate. Reports to the Board are required every six months, and permit fees must be reduced by 10 percent per business day for delays caused by the reviewing department. The ordinance was introduced on 7/14/2026, adopted on 7/21/2026, and becomes effective ten days after enactment unless vetoed. No specific address, parcel, acreage, or applicant is stated.