The NEO-K Blog
Practical guides, code updates, and neighborhood insights from a team that navigates Miami-Dade's building departments every day. Written for contractors, developers, and property owners.
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The 9th Edition takes effect Dec 31, 2026. What changes for commercial projects — wind, impact, roofing — and how to prepare.
Read article →The step-by-step process for reactivating or closing an open or expired permit — and avoiding liens.
Coming soonThe environmental thresholds that pull Miami-Dade projects into DERM, and how to stay ahead of them.
Coming soonCU, BTR, DBPR food service, health, fire, and build-out — every approval you need to open, in order.
Coming soonThe two terms get used interchangeably — here's what each actually does, and which you need.
Coming soonThe NRD-1 overlay, change-of-use, and the quirks of permitting in Miami's arts district.
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