ADU Impact Fees: Hialeah vs Miami

What impact fees apply to a Hialeah ADU?

Miami-Dade County impact fees under Chapter 33E — Road, Educational Facilities, Park, Police, and Fire/Rescue — apply to ADUs in Hialeah, plus City of Hialeah building permit and plan review fees. Totals vary by Benefit District and ADU square footage.

Are there waivers for ADU impact fees?

Miami-Dade does not provide a blanket ADU waiver. ADUs may qualify for a reduced multi-family or accessory-unit rate. Request a written estimate from the Miami-Dade Impact Fee Office before applying.

What impact fees does Miami charge for an ADU?

ADUs in the City of Miami are subject to Miami-Dade County impact fees under Chapter 33E — Road, Educational, Park, Police, and Fire/Rescue impact fees — plus City of Miami building permit and plan review fees. Total fees vary by Benefit District and ADU size.

Are there any waivers for ADU impact fees?

Miami-Dade does not have a blanket ADU waiver, but accessory units may qualify for the reduced multi-family or accessory-unit rate. The Miami-Dade Impact Fee Office issues written estimates.

Why are impact fees charged?

FL Statute §163.31801 authorizes local governments to collect impact fees to fund the share of public infrastructure (roads, schools, parks, public safety) attributable to new development. The County uses fees collected from your Benefit District to fund improvements in that district.