Code Enforcement
If you received a code enforcement violation, you can pay the fine or request an appeal hearing.
You must pay the civil penalty indicated on the notice and correct the violation within the time specified on the notice (if applicable). You may receive additional penalties if the payment is not made in time or if the correction was not recorded.
Make a Payment
Pay by Mail
Miami-Dade County Finance Department
2525 NW 62 Street, Suite 4132A,
Miami, Fl 33147
Pay by Phone
786 469-2900
Hearings are conducted by the Miami-Dade County Clerk of Court, Code Enforcement Division, the purpose of which is to give alleged violators the opportunity to contest the Notice of Assessment of Continuing Penalties for the civil violation that has previously been decided.
These hearings are conducted in a quasi-judicial manner with an appointed Hearing Officer assigned to hear the cases. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, hearings are being conducted through various remote and virtual means, including through the Zoom™ application which will allow members of the public that received a Notice of Assessment of Continuing Penalties to have an electronic hearing to contest the assessment of continuing penalties, rather than appearing at an in-person hearing. Likewise, other members of the public have also been given the opportunity to observe the hearing through various remote and virtual means, including through the Zoom™ application.
Exhibits for hearing instructions and form
Submit exhibit list and exhibits to COCCEAPPEAL@MIAMIDADE.GOV
Virtual Hearing Opening Statement
Upcoming Hearings
All hearings are scheduled for Eastern Time (US and Canada). Be sure to Register in advance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
October 25, 2021, 9:00 AM, Animal Services Department
October 26, 2021, 9:00 AM, Building And Neighborhood Compliance
October 28, 2021, 9:00 AM, Miami Dade Fire Department
November 2, 2021, 9:00 AM, Building And Neighborhood Compliance
November 4, 2021, 9:00 AM, Passenger Transportation Regulatory Division
November 9, 2021, 9:00 AM, Building And Neighborhood Compliance
Schedule your pre-hearing conference
This is to discuss the hearing guidelines and to answer any questions you may have.
IF YOU RECEIVED AN ANIMAL SERVICES VIOLATION
If you are no longer the pet's owner, you may also notify Animal Services by email at CITACOLLECT@MIAMIDADE.GOV.
If you’d like to speak with someone please call 311.
RELATED FEES
- Fee covering administrative cost of appeal hearing, if guilty - $75
- Fee per citation in each videotape duplicated - $10
