Obtain the Permit Number
If you do not have the information, please contact the issuing department.
Is the Appeal Period Open?
If so, then appeals may be submitted with the Hearing Boards Division at any time either in-person or online through this webpage.
Gather Documents
To appeal you will need:
- Appeal Letter - Your appeal letter must indicate which one of the decisions you are appealing, and any other required information pursuant to the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("Code"). Note: If you are interested in appealing both types, then two separate appeal packages must be submitted.
- Proof of Lobbyist Registration- If you are a lobbyist, please provide a copy of your lobbyist registration. If you do not have a copy, or have not yet registered, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at 305.250.5360.
- Corporate Resolution from Board of Directors providing authority to submit the appeal on behalf of the organization, if you are representing an organization
- Other pertinent documents- Provide any other pertinent document that you would like to make a part of your appeal, such as Disclosure to Support or Withhold Objection(PDF, 139KB) , Power of Attorney, etc.
Review Fees
A complete appeal is one that has all the required paperwork submitted plus all fees paid by the close of business on the appeal period end date. Appeal fees, plus noticing costs, may include the following:
- An appeal fee of $800.00
- At cost mail notice fee to applicant and to the appellant
- Any posting fee, if applicable
- Any advertising fee, if applicable
Request and Pay Your Invoice
We strongly recommend that you contact Hearing Boards no later than 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday (we are closed on holidays), at PZHearingBoards@miami.gov to obtain your appeal invoice. You will receive an invoice the same day, which you can pay and then continue with your appeal submission. Your invoice must be paid in full prior to the acceptance of your appeal. When requesting an invoice, please indicate the decision or permit number you are appealing, along with the subject address, if applicable.
NOTE: The online system will not accept an appeal submission until your invoice has been paid.
- Invoices can be paid online here utilizing the "Transaction ID" # from your invoice (select payments, dropdown menu "Financial Transaction ID").
- You can also pay your invoice in person at the Cashier's Office located at: 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 4th Floor, Miami, Florida 33130. The Cashier's Office is open Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, except on holidays.
IMPORTANT: Appeal fees are non-refundable.
File your Appeal
Appeals must be filed with the Hearing Boards Division either in-person (at the below address) or online using our below form. Reminder: The online system will not accept an appeal submission until your invoice has been paid.
Submit Appeal Online
Miami Riverside Center
444 SW 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor
Miami, Florida 33130
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Appeals are accepted in person Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. We are closed on weekends and holidays. Appointments are appreciated but are not necessary. Please contact Hearing Boards staff if you wish to make an appointment. Appeals also are accepted online until 11:59 PM on the appeal period end date.
Await Response
Assuming all of your documents are in order and you have paid your fee(s), you will be notified via email about your hearing date within two (2) business days.
NOTE on the Importance of Completed Files: Only a complete, timely filed, and fully paid appeal will be accepted. In-person appeals will be time-stamped and initialed by the Division of Hearing Boards. Only withdrawal letters shall be accepted outside of an appeal period. The appeal will be scheduled to be heard at the first available City Commission meeting; a tentative meeting date will be provided by Hearing Boards staff via email within two (2) business days after filing.