Zoning

Notices

• Live Local Act

  The Live Local Act is a State of Florida law enacted through SB 102 (2023) and subsequently amended by SB 328 (2024), SB 1730 (2025) and HB 1389 (2026) to expand affordable and workforce housing by requiring administrative approval and providing zoning incentives for qualifying developments.

  The Act primarily impacts local government land use authority through Sections 125.01055 and 166.04151, Florida Statutes, which govern counties and municipalities, respectively, and require administrative approval of qualifying projects while preempting certain zoning regulations related to use, density and height.

  To assist applicants and the public, the County has prepared an initial memorandum outlining the original implementation of the Act, including eligibility criteria, development standards, and review procedures. Please refer to the Live Local Act Initial Implementation Memorandum (SB 102 – 2023).

  Following subsequent legislative amendments, the County has also prepared an updated memorandum reflecting the most recent statutory changes, including modifications to development thresholds, preemption provisions, and development incentives. Please refer to the Live Local Act Updated Implementation Memorandum (SB 328 – 2024 / SB 1730 – 2025 / HB 1389 (2026)). For more information or assistance, email the Zoning-Development Services Division at [email protected] or call 305-375-2800.

  For a current overview of projects utilizing the Live Local Act within Miami-Dade County, please refer to the Live Local Projects Tracking Table.

• Informational Webinar

  View the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources' informational webinar on the Calusa zoning application, where staff reviewed the details of the County’s recommendation for this application.

• Affordable and Workforce Housing Developers Quarterly Forum

  The Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources hosts a quarterly forum for Affordable and Workforce Housing Developers. Department and other County staff discuss new ordinances, policy, permitting, regulations, plan review and more, to help developers navigate the housing development process.

  • Sign up to participate in meetings

• Changes to Impact Fee Exemption for Affordable and Workforce Housing

  On July 7, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners approved changes relating to impact fee exemptions for affordable and workforce housing development in the incorporated and unincorporated areas. The ordinance amends the Code of Miami-Dade County to expand the current impact fee exemption for affordable housing of up to 80% of the County’s Area Median Income (AMI) to now include housing developments targeted for housing for up to 120% of AMI.

  The new impact fees exemption became effective beginning Aug. 8, 2022.

  If you have any questions, please contact Impact Fees at 786-315-2670.

• Rural Event Venues

  Rural Event Venues are permitted within the Agricultural Zoning District (AU) as long as the property qualifies under the standards set forth by Section 33-279 (8) of the Zoning Code. The ordinance defined Rural Event Venues as follows: a venue, located in an agriculturally zoned area, for special functions such as weddings, receptions, corporate meetings or similar gatherings.

• Airport Zoning Ordinance

  On November 19, 2019 the Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinance No. 19-112, comprehensively updating the regulatory framework governing the County airports – Miami International, Miami Executive, Opa-locka Executive and Miami Homestead General.

  Said ordinance updates the land use, noise and heights/airspace regulations in and around County airports in order to guide development around them, safeguard airport users and neighbors, and secure airport operations and future growth.

  Additionally said ordinance, which implements and is consistent with Chapter 333 of the Florida Statutes and the applicable Federal Aviation Administration rules and regulations, applies to both unincorporated and incorporated areas of the County.

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