Water Remetering Licenses

Water remetering is the process used in multi-unit buildings to resell water service purchased from the Water and Sewer Department (WASD) through the use of a submeter. Water remetering was originally advanced as a water conservation measure, in addition to serving as a consumer protection measure by providing parameters under which individualized billing for water consumption by building owners can occur in multi-unit buildings.

Multi-unit structures serviced by WASD receive water that is recorded through a master meter for each structure. Individual units in the structures are not metered. The property owner receives one bill for the total amount of water consumed based on the amount of water delivered through the master meter for a given period.

To determine the amount of water consumed by each individual unit in multi-unit structures, it is necessary to install a submeter at the plumbing entry point of each individual unit. This allows the multi-unit property owners to resell water services purchased from WASD based on individual unit consumption. Remetering under the ordinance is defined as the resale of water service by use of a submeter by an owner at a rate or charge which does not exceed the owner’s actual purchase price.

Multiple unit property owners that remeter water services for their residents/tenants must register with the Miami-Dade County Consumer Protection Division.

Application requirements include:
- Completed Water Remetering Property Owner registration application
  - Spanish application
- Copy of bill format that meets the requirements of Miami-Dade County Code
- Comparison report of owner’s regular service charges from the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department and charges billed to the residents by the owner for the same period of time
- Copy of sample lease or condominium agreement
- Copies of plumbing and electrical permits (if applicable)
- Specifications of submeters and testing equipment
- Schedule of submeter installations (if applicable)
How to apply
- Apply in person, by mail or online
- Instructions for submitting business license applications and supporting documentation
If the application process is not completed within 60 days of its filing, the application will be considered abandoned and closed, and a new application and fee will be required.
Any person(s) or corporation or other business entity that owns a multiple-unit property, purchases water from the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department and provides remetering whose current registration is expiring should renew at least 30 days prior to the expiration of current registration in person or by mail

Renewal requirements include:
- Completed Water Remetering Property Owner renewal application
- Copy of bill format that meets the requirements of Miami-Dade County Code
- Comparison report of owner’s regular service charges from the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department and charges billed to the residents by the owner for the same period of time
How to Apply

Apply online, in person or by mail
- For renewal of an existing license follow these instructions
- Property owner fee: $5.00 per submetered residential or commercial unit
NOTE: Effective May 29, 2024, Senate Bill 1142 has extended the county’s local licensing of Personal Injury Protection Medical Providers. As a result, applicants seeking a new or renewal registration will be issued a registration with a July 1, 2025 expiration date. The fees will be prorated on a monthly basis to cover the period between the month of issue and July 1, 2025.

The fees are non-refundable. A late fee will apply to renewal applications submitted after the expiration of the current registration. The late fee is in addition to the renewal fee.

Checks or money orders should be made payable to Miami-Dade County / CP. Visa, Mastercard and American Express are accepted when applying online and in person.