Request an Impact Fee Credit or Refund

Were you charged an impact fee during the building permitting process, and you feel you are entitled to a credit or refund? Impact fees are charged to help The City address new infrastructure needs, however, if structures have already been built at that site and have been demolished, owners can seek credits on the demolished structures.

NOTE: Usually, if you are eligible for this credit, you will be told during the review of your Building permit application.  

Steps

Collect Documents

To apply for a credit, you will need the following documents:

  • Letter of Intent stating the reason you feel you're entitled to a credit
  • Demolition Permit for the property
  • Tax card. You can get this from our microfilm department.
  • Site Plan for the new construction

To apply for a refund, you will need the following documents:

  • iBuild invoice showing how much you paid in impact fees
  • Cashier Receipt for the above payments or a copy of the cashed check or debit/credit transaction
  • If applicable, a copy of the restrictive covenant
  • Copy of Miami-Dade County property taxes
  • Demolition Permit for the property
  • Tax card. You can get this from our microfilm department.

Complete Form to Apply for a Credit or Refund

Complete this application and email the application + all documents listed in the checklist to Kmarcellus@miamigov.com. 

IMPACT FEE CREDIT APPLICATION(PDF, 204KB)

Pay Fees if Required

If there is no net increase in the number of residential dwelling units for residential structures, or if you are requesting a refund, you will not be charged a processing fee. All other instances must pay a $250 processing fee to The City.

After you submit your application, if a fee is required, you will receive an invoice from the Zoning department. You must pay this invoice before your credit is  issued.

Pay Online

Await Response

Credits requests with no net increase in the number of residential dwelling units for residential structures are usually issued quickly. The credit will be applied to your iBuild account in the form of a fee adjustment.

If you are requesting a refund, that form must be reviewed by numerous departments in The City.  Once approved by all parties, you will be notified, and the Finance Department will mail you a check.

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