SAME DAY PERMIT PROGRAM

Policy Council · 2026-07-13 · 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 residential projects, with reports every six months. The item was withdrawn on 7/13/2026, with a substitute version in Legislative File No. 261261. The ordinance was adopted on first reading on 6/16/2026. 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, kitchen or bathroom remodels, interior or partial demolition, prefabricated sheds, minor non-structural repairs, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing repair permits. Excluded are projects requiring structural review, projects in historic districts, projects with open code enforcement cases, and projects to legalize existing violations. No specific street address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount is stated. No public comment sentiment is stated.