04.14.2026 - Housing Committee Meeting

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners Housing Committee met on April 14, 2026, to discuss several housing-related agenda items, including the declaration of county-owned properties as surplus for affordable housing development and amendments to public engagement requirements for housing projects. Key procurement-related discussions focused on ensuring timely development of affordable housing on surplus properties, with concerns raised about delays extending up to 12 years and the need for better tracking and accountability, including the use of reverter clauses. The committee approved an amendment requiring the county mayor to hold at least two community meetings during the development process, with costs borne by developers, to increase public participation. Additionally, the committee discussed challenges related to infrastructure limitations on infill properties, such as septic tank requirements, and the need to maximize housing density through options like accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The meeting also addressed ongoing efforts to facilitate on-site recertifications for Section 8 RAD project-based vouchers to assist vulnerable seniors, alongside concerns about rent increases impacting elderly residents on fixed incomes. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed, but policy and procedural changes were approved that could influence future affordable housing procurement and development activities.