Accessory Structures in Miami Gardens, FL (2026)
2 verified accessory structures rules for Miami Gardens, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
ADU Rules
Florida Senate Bill 184 (effective July 1, 2025) mandates all local governments permit at least one ADU per single-family residential lot. Miami Gardens follows Miami-Dade County ADU standards which require a minimum lot size of 7,500 sq ft for new construction or 5,000 sq ft for garage conversions. ADUs must comply with accessory structure setbacks.
Miami Gardens Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules
Some RestrictionsFlorida CS/CS/CS/SB 184 (2025) - Housing; citing F.S. 163.31771 Accessory dwelling units
CS/CS/CS/SB 184: Housing - Housing; Authorizing a landlord to accept reusable tenant screening reports and require a specified statement; requiring, rather than authorizing, local governments to adopt, by a specified date, an ordinance to allow accessory dwelling units in certain areas; authorizing a local government to provide a density bonus incentive to landowners who make certain real prope...
Tiny Homes
Florida SB 184 (effective July 2025) requires all municipalities to permit ADUs including tiny homes on permanent foundations in single-family residential zones. Tiny homes on wheels are classified as recreational vehicles and cannot be used as permanent residences. All tiny homes must comply with the Florida Building Code and Miami-Dade HVHZ requirements.
Miami Gardens Tiny Home Regulations
Some RestrictionsFlorida CS/CS/CS/SB 184 (2025) - Housing (tiny homes study provision)
CS/CS/CS/SB 184: Housing - Housing; Authorizing a landlord to accept reusable tenant screening reports and require a specified statement; requiring, rather than authorizing, local governments to adopt, by a specified date, an ordinance to allow accessory dwelling units in certain areas; authorizing a local government to provide a density bonus incentive to landowners who make certain real prope...
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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Miami Gardens city rules.
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