Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Discharge Control Operating Permit

If the facility is located within a city or municipality, you must first apply for the Municipal Occupational License and/or a Certificate of Use (CU) from the city prior to submitting a complete FOG Discharge Control operating permit application. It is not necessary for the municipal occupational license to be finalized by the corresponding municipality prior to applying for the FOG operating permit.

Note: All municipalities require an Environmental Resources Management Plan Review "stamp" prior to finalization of their occupational license.

It is suggested that other municipal, county, state and federal Agencies be consulted to determine which additional permits, if any, must be obtained from those agencies.

Facilities can apply by using the online portal and selecting the Certificate of Use option.

Credit cards (Visa, MasterCard and Discover Card only) and e-checks are accepted for payment of application and processing fees.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted. The actual operating permit document that must be posted at the facility is usually mailed within 30 days of processing and approval of the complete application.

Please see the Fee Schedule.

The FOG operating permit is valid from January 1 through December 31 of the same year. Permit renewal forms are sent to the facility operators at least 45 days before the expiration of the permit.

All sellers or lessors of properties containing FOG generators, as defined in Section 24-5 of the Miami-Dade County Code, are required to disclose the presence of the FOG generator at the time of conveyance or lease.

The FOG Disclosure template and fillable FOG Disclosure form are available for your convenience but not required.

• Read the FOG generator disclosure ordinance, which created Section 21-49.2 of the Miami-Dade County Code.