Miami, FL Building Safety: Green Building Code (2026)
Key Facts
- Buildings >50,000 sf
- Must exceed LEED Silver
- Buildings <50,000 sf
- Any LEED certification level
- Deposit
- $500.00, non-refundable
- Required submittal
- LEED registration form + scorecard
- Priority basis
- Reviewed ahead of non-green apps
Summary
Miami fast-tracks building permit review for LEED-registered green buildings, moving qualifying commercial and residential projects ahead of non-green applications in the review queue for a $500 non-refundable deposit.
Green buildings eligible for priority permitting will be:A.For buildings in excess of 50,000 square feet, and that exceed the requirements of LEED Silver certification.B.For buildings below 50,000 square feet, and that meet or exceed the requirements for any level of LEED certification.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 23 | Ordinance 11000 (Previous Zoning Code): Supplement 22 | Miami 21 (Zoning Code): ?).
Full Breakdown
The city's expedited priority review program covers registered LEED (or equivalent Green rating system) projects. Buildings over 50,000 square feet must exceed LEED Silver certification requirements to qualify; buildings under 50,000 square feet qualify at any LEED certification level. Applicants submit a LEED registration form, a LEED scorecard showing expected rating points, and the contact information for a LEED-accredited professional on the project team, plus a non-refundable $500.00 deposit, and the application is then reviewed ahead of non-green submissions in the order received.
Violations & Fines
The $500 review deposit is non-refundable regardless of outcome, and projects that don't meet the LEED Silver (over 50,000 sq ft) or any LEED level (under 50,000 sq ft) threshold are processed in standard order, not expedited.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Miami require green building certification?
What must I submit to get expedited green building review?
Sources & Official References
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