Rental Inspections in Miami-Dade County, FL (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 5 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.

Inspection Programs

Miami-Dade's Minimum Housing Enforcement Officer inspects rental dwellings countywide on complaint or owner request, not on a routine schedule, under the Minimum Housing Standards Ordinance.

Miami-Dade Rental Housing Inspection Program

Some Restrictions

Miami-Dade County Code § 17-10

The Minimum Housing Enforcement Officer and enforcement officers shall be authorized to make inspections to determine the condition of dwellings, dwelling units, rooming houses, rooming units and premises in order to safeguard the health, safety, morals and welfare of the public. ...the Minimum Housing Enforcement Officer and enforcement officers shall enter a dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming h...

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Tenant Complaint Process

Tenants can file a complaint with the County's Minimum Housing Enforcement Officer, who investigates housing premises of four units or less and inspects with consent, an inspection warrant, or immediately in an emergency.

Miami-Dade Rental Complaint Inspection Process

Some Restrictions

Miami-Dade County Code § 17-8(2)

Investigation of complaints and institution of enforcement actions necessary to abate all violations of County or municipal regulations, as applicable, governing the use and occupancy of housing premises of four units or less. In addition to inspections resulting from complaints, inspections may be made at the request of the owner of the subject property provided such requested inspections are ...

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Rental Inspections by City in Miami-Dade County

5 cities in Miami-Dade County have their own rental inspections rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

MiamiPop. 442,241

1 verified rule • Inspection Programs

Miami BeachPop. 82,890

1 verified rule • Tenant Complaint Process

HomesteadPop. 80,200

1 verified rule • Tenant Complaint Process

DoralPop. 74,259

1 verified rule • Inspection Programs

Coral GablesPop. 49,700

2 verified rules • Inspection Programs, Tenant Complaint Process

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