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Neighborhood Compliance

Regulations are in place for residential neighborhoods, commercial developments and the use of signs.

Residential Regulations

Miami-Dade County has rules that regulate many items, including zoning standards, graffiti and environmental nuisances, in residential neighborhoods. These laws assist in keeping neighborhoods throughout Miami-Dade County safe and enjoyable for all of their residents.

Some specialized codes pertaining to the environment, illegal dumping and other solid waste concerns are enforced by other Miami-Dade County departments. When you report violations of this type, staff will forward these specialized cases to the appropriate department for action.

Commercial and Sign Regulations

Rules are in place at businesses, commercial and industrial properties to help Miami-Dade County maintain the safety and vitality of its local business and shopping areas.

Neighborhood Compliance

To report a possible neighborhood code violation, call 311 or email [email protected].

For more information, call the Neighborhood Regulations Division at 786-315-2552.

Public Records

Read about accessing public records or email Building and Recertification Violations at [email protected].

Commercial Property Compliance

These regulations apply to business, commercial and industrial properties. Enforcement is done on a complaint basis.

Merchants and business property owners will receive a courtesy warning to correct violations. Civil citations will be issued after non-compliance or in cases where it’s a repeat offense.

Notice Regarding Anonymous Complaints

Florida Statute 125.69 requires that a code inspector only proceed to investigate an anonymous complaint if the code inspector determines, based only on the information from the complaint, that the violation reported presents an imminent threat to the public health, safety, or welfare or imminent destruction of habitat or sensitive resources. If a code inspector does not have enough information or determines that the information provided does not indicate an imminent threat, then the anonymous complaint will not be investigated.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you understand that your complaint will not be investigated if the code inspector determines they do not have enough information or that the information provided does not indicate an imminent threat.

If you do not want to remain anonymous, an investigation can proceed regardless of whether there is an imminent threat, but you must provide both your name and address.