Miami, FL Rental Inspections: Inspection Programs (2026)
Key Facts
- Reinspection frequency
- Annual, per certificate of use
- 3-12 unit fee
- $63.00 per building
- 13-50 unit fee
- $88.00 per building
- Late penalty
- 10% plus 5%/month, capped 25%
Summary
Miami issues a certificate of use for every building and reinspects it annually, apartment buildings included, to confirm the property still meets zoning, building, fire and health code requirements.
(c)Annual reinspection of buildings and premises.(1)Annual reinspection certificates will be issued, and each existing use or premises shall be inspected annually to determine that it complies with the provisions of applicable ordinances and regulations.(2)The owner will be notified of any deficiencies noted, and appropriate reinspections may be made to determine that the deficiencies have been corrected.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 23 | Ordinance 11000 (Previous Zoning Code): Supplement 22 | Miami 21 (Zoning Code): ?).
Full Breakdown
Once a property gets its zoning certificate of use, the city's planning, building and zoning department puts it on an annual inspection schedule. Under City Code § 2-207(c), an annual reinspection certificate is issued and each existing use or premises is inspected every year to confirm it still complies with the zoning ordinance, building code, fire code and health regulations. Apartment buildings, hotels and other multi-unit residential properties with three or more units each need their own certificate of use, so the city's largest rental buildings sit squarely inside this program. Owners are notified of any deficiencies found, and the property is reinspected to verify they've been corrected.
Violations & Fines
Reinspection fees run $63 to $88 per building depending on unit count, plus $3 per additional unit over 12; unpaid renewal fees draw a 10 percent penalty plus 5 percent per month, capped at 25 percent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my apartment building need its own certificate of use?
What happens if my rental property fails its annual reinspection?
Sources & Official References
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