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Prepare for King Tides in coastal and low-lying areas

King Tides normally occur a few times per year and often cause nuisance flooding in coastal and low-lying areas.

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Find recertification and code violations cases online

Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources is introducing a new tool for the general public to search online for 40-year recertification cases.

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Here comes the rain again; don’t use fertilizers containing nitrogen or phosphorus

With Miami-Dade County entering into the rainy season, the use of fertilizers containing nitrogen or phosphorus is prohibited from May 15 through Oct. 31.

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Sign up for updates on active zoning hearing applications

The Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources has launched a new Active Zoning Hearings Notification System, which allows the public to subscribe to receive electronic updates on the status of zoning applications.

Climate Action Strategy draft and Biscayne Bay Report Card released

On Earth Day, Miami-Dade County released the Climate Action Strategy draft report and 2021 Biscayne Bay Report Card, important efforts to address our community’s environment and future.

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Complimentary permitting assistance for small businesses and homeowners

The Small Business and Homeowner Assistance Team helps you to navigate the permitting process at no additional cost.

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To enable sustainable economic growth through smart regulatory strategies and business expansion efforts.

Our responsibilities include:

  • Enforcement of building codes and zoning regulations. Issuing of contractor licenses and approvals of construction materials and products. Protection of environmental and historic resources.
  • Review of land development and construction permit applications for compliance with applicable building, zoning, environmental and public works codes, and with the County's Comprehensive Development Master Plan.
  • Promotion of fair competition through consumer protection efforts (licensing, enforcement and mediation), and consumer education efforts focused on youth and families.
  • Development and implementation of economic development strategies for the County overall as well as sector-specific initiatives in the agricultural, entertainment and trade industries.
  • Economic research, land use planning and resilience initiatives to enable sound economic development and policies.

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