Property Maintenance in Miami-Dade County, FL (2026)

4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 8 cities in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Miami-Dade County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Trash Bin Storage

Miami-Dade County requires trash and recycling carts to be stored on the property out of public view under Chapter 19 property maintenance standards. Damaged carts must be reported through 311 for replacement.

Miami-Dade County Trash Bin Standards

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Property Blight

Miami-Dade County Chapter 19 prohibits accumulation of litter, junk, trash, and abandoned property on any lot. This includes junk vehicles, appliances, scrap, and waste materials. Report violations through 311.

Miami-Dade County Property Blight Standards

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Vacant Lot Maintenance

Miami-Dade County Chapter 17A requires vacant lot owners to maintain properties free of overgrown vegetation, debris, and hazardous conditions. Unmaintained vacant lots may be cleaned by the county at the owner's expense.

Miami-Dade County Vacant Lot Maintenance

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Garage Sale Rules

Garage and yard sales in unincorporated Miami-Dade County are permitted as occasional residential activities. Frequent sales may be classified as commercial activity requiring a business tax receipt. Sales must not create traffic hazards or nuisance conditions in the neighborhood.