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 was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026. The program covers minor residential projects including fences up to six feet, 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 legalizing 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 application counts and reasons for delays. If delays are caused by the reviewing department, the building permit fee is reduced by 10 percent per business day. The ordinance becomes effective ten days after enactment unless vetoed. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or applicant is stated.