SAME DAY PERMIT PROGRAM

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

Ordinance creating Section 8-9 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, requiring the County Mayor or designee to develop and implement a same-day permitting program for certain permit applications for certain residential projects, with reports every six months. The ordinance lists eligible minor residential projects including fences six feet or less, gates, stairs and railings, driveways and pavers, trusses, pools, windows, doors, shutters, skylights, garage doors, roofing and re-roofing, kitchen or bathroom remodels, interior or partial demolition, prefabricated sheds, minor non-structural repairs, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing repair permits. Projects requiring structural review, in historic districts, with open code enforcement cases, or to legalize existing violations are not eligible. Applicants must electronically submit documents and plans prior to an in-person or virtual meeting for same-day review and approval. The program is implemented through an implementing order approved by the Board. Reports every six months must detail total applications, same-day approvals, non-same-day approvals, and reasons for delays. For applications not approved same-day due to reviewing department causes, the building permit fee is reduced by 10 percent per business day per Florida Statutes. The ordinance was adopted on 7/21/2026. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or applicant is stated.