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Miami-Dade County, FL Hotels & Lodging: Hotel Living Wage (2026)

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Key Facts

Code section: M-D §2-8.9
Year enacted: 1999, first US county
Coverage: County contractors, MIA, port
Rate adjustment: Annual October

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Miami-Dade County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Summary

Miami-Dade's Living Wage Ordinance (Chapter 2 §2-8.9, enacted 1999 as the first U.S. county living-wage law) requires direct county service contractors and airport and port concessionaires to pay above the state minimum, with rates indexed annually by the Inspector General.

Full Breakdown

Miami-Dade Code Section 2-8.9 covers service contractors and subcontractors providing covered services to the county on contracts above $100,000, plus concessionaires at Miami International Airport and PortMiami. The ordinance requires either a higher hourly wage with health benefits or a still-higher cash-only rate, both reset each October. Hotels receiving county tourism subsidies have at times been swept in. Workers may file complaints with the Office of the Inspector General. Note this is narrower than a citywide minimum wage: it applies only to firms holding county contracts or operating on county property.

Violations & Fines

Underpayment requires back wages plus liquidated damages. Repeat violations can trigger contract debarment and ineligibility to bid on county work for up to three years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this apply to every hotel in Miami-Dade?

No. The county living wage covers only firms with direct county service contracts or concessions at MIA and PortMiami. Most private hotels follow the Florida minimum wage.

How does this differ from Florida's minimum wage?

Florida's $14.84 minimum wage applies statewide. The living wage is higher and covers a narrower group of county-contracted workers, indexed annually.

How does Miami-Dade County compare?

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Miami-Dade County, FL Hotels & Lodging: Hotel Living Wage (2026)

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