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Understanding Your TPP Assessment

Appealing a Tangible Personal Property Assessment Understanding Your Tangible Personal Property Assessment Each year, business owners in Miami-Dade County receive a Notice of Proposed Property Taxes (TRIM Notice), which includes the assessment of their Tangible Personal Property (TPP). This includes assets like furniture, equipment, and other items used in the operation of a business. We encourage you to talk to or visit the Property Appraiser first, before the deadline on your Notice of Proposed Property Taxes, for a review of your folio and an explanation of the assessment. You don't have to wait for a deadline or a formal process. We're here to help clarify, correct, or update your account at any time during the year. An assessment may not be contested unless a timely Tangible Personal Property Tax Return is filed. Note: Inquiries must be made no later than the deadline date printed on the notice. Taxpayers may inquire about their assessment in person by going to the address listed on the bottom of their notice. Contact Us for a TPP Assessment Review You may reach out in any of the following ways: Call us at 305-375-4712 Submit an inquiry through our Contact Form Or visit us in person: Stephen P. Clark Center (Main Office) 111 NW 1 Street Suite 710 Miami, FL 33128 South Dade Government Center 10710 SW 211 Street 2nd Floor Cutler Bay, FL 33189 Confidential Records Reminder Due to the confidential nature of your tax records, we can only discuss your account with: The business owner A company officer A partner or corporate officer An employee with authorization (a letter on company letterhead authorizing employee access to confidential records) An attorney who is a member of the Florida Bar and who is representing the owner An Authorized Personal Property Tax Consultant. If you are authorizing someone to speak on your behalf, please complete and submit the Confidential Information Authorization Form. What to Bring if You Visit in Person To help us resolve your inquiry efficiently, please bring: Picture identification for verification of Owner or Corporate Officer Letter of authorization (if not owner/officer) Copy of current year's Tangible Personal Property Tax Return amended with the corrected figures A copy of the company's federal income tax return, including an itemized fixed asset listing, for the period covering the assessment date of January 1st. This would typically be the previous year federal income tax return Copies of leases for all leased furniture and equipment for the period in question (as of January 1st) Complete insurance binder, including endorsement page, documents and claims Appraisals Documents such as sales documents, moving documents, bills of lading and shipping The taxpayer must bring all additional information and/or documentation they would like to be considered in the assessment of their personal property. Note: If the concerns are not resolved, property owners have the option of appealing to the Value Adjustment Board.

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Understanding Your TPP Assessment

Building Recertification of Real Estate Property

Building Recertification of Real Estate Property Unincorporated Miami-Dade County, along with various municipalities, occasionally mail letters to owners of properties over 30 years old. To better assist our residents' concerns with the building recertification under the Miami-Dade County building code, please find the building information file maintained by the Property Appraiser. Each municipality is responsible for the recertification process within their respective jurisdiction. Any questions regarding the requirements for building recertification should be directed to the municipality where the property is located. If you believe your property information is incorrect, call 305-375-4712 or email [email protected]. If your property is located within unincorporated Miami-Dade County, you may contact the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources directly: Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER) Miami-Dade County Permitting & Inspection Center 11805 SW 26th Street, Room 220 Miami, Florida 33175-2474 Phone: 786-315-2373 Miami-Dade County RER Building Recertification Website Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Recertification Reporting Forms for Unincorporated Miami-Dade County Below are recertification forms for unincorporated Miami-Dade County. Each municipality may have their own forms, in which you should visit their respective website to obtain. General Consideration & Guidelines Minimum Inspection Procedural Guidelines Structural Recertification Minimum Inspection Procedural Guidelines Electrical Recertification Certification of Compliance with Parking Lot Illumination Standards Certification of Compliance with Parking Lot Guardrails Requirements Exemption from Recertification Requirement Single-family homes, duplexes and non-residential farm buildings are exempt from recertification requirements. All other buildings with an occupant load of 10 or less and 2,000 square feet or less are also exempt from recertification requirements.

Changing Your Property Information

Changing Your Property Information To request changes to a property's information, follow the required instructions. Ownership or Title Change, Name Change, Address Change, Address Blocking Property Ownership or Title Change The Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County reviews all ownership changes properly recorded in the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller's Recorder's Office. The ownership transfer is typically processed between 4 and 8 weeks, but may take up to 12 weeks. If more than 12 weeks have passed since the deed was recorded at the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller's Recorder's Office, please provide the Property Appraiser with the following information: Official Recording Book and Page Folio Number of the property The information may be emailed to [email protected], mailed or hand delivered to either of our two offices. The Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County does not verify ownership, but can confirm the owner of record through the Property Search Application. Name Change Fixing Misspelled Names on the Notice Our records must spell the name exactly as identified on the deed. Please check your deed. If your deed is incorrect, you should contact the attorney who drafted the deed to correct this error. If your deed is correct and our records are wrong, mail a copy of the recorded deed asking for a name correction to: Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County 111 NW 1st Street Suite 710 Miami, FL 33128-1984 Notice is in Previous Owner's Name The Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County reviews all ownership changes properly recorded in the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller's Recorder's Office. The ownership transfer is typically processed between 4 and 8 weeks, but may take up to 12 weeks. If more than 12 weeks have passed since the deed was recorded at the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller's Recorder's Office, please provide the Property Appraiser with the following information: Official Recording Book and Page Folio Number of the property The information may be emailed to [email protected], mailed or hand delivered to either of our two offices. The Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County does not verify ownership, but can confirm the owner of record through the Property Search Application. Address Change Mailing Address Change Arising out of concerns about identity theft and other forms of fraud, the Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County has introduced a new security feature in the way it processes requests for mailing address changes. If the request is being made in person at one of our offices, bring the Mailing Address Change form and the owner's Driver's License or State-issued ID. If the request is being made via mail, please include the Mailing Address Change form and a photocopy of the owner's Driver's License or State-issued ID and mail it to: Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County 111 NW 1st Street Suite 710 Miami, FL 33128-1984 You may send in a letter on company letterhead advising the Property Appraiser of the new mailing address. The letter must also contain the following: Folio number Letter must be signed by an officer of the company Must contain the language that this authorization will stay in effect until the Property Appraiser is notified in writing Property Address Change The county or municipal department that issues building permits for a property is responsible for assigning the address(es). With written authorization from that department, the Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County can change a property address. Property owners must contact the department that issues permits to request and obtain the required authorization. Exception: If the address on a permit differs from what is on the Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County computer, a change will be made with a copy of the permit. Vacant land is assigned an address when a building permit is issued. Address Blocking The Property Search function allows access to public information recorded on the tax rolls of Miami-Dade County. However, Florida Statutes 119.071 provides for an exemption from public disclosure to certain agencies and individuals from public records. Those individuals who qualify must: Fill out the Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County's Public Records Exemption Request form. Provide proof of employment in the eligible agency, such as a copy of your identification badge with the agency's name or other similar proof Apply on home address. In addition to filing a request with the Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County, qualifying personnel may want to also consider filing with the Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court and Comptroller and/or the Water and Sewer Department. Please fill out the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller's Request for Confidentiality form and mail it to: Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court and Comptroller 22 NW 1st Street Miami, FL 33128 And/or fill out the Water and Sewer Department's Account Information Blocking form and mail it to: Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department Customer Service Division 3071 SW 38th Avenue Miami, FL 33146 As an alternative, your agency may submit a list of eligible individuals on agency letterhead with their names, addresses, titles and the parcel identification (folio) number of the property identified with each individual. Mail the completed form to: Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County 111 NW 1st Street Suite 710 Miami, FL 33128-1984 Release or Cancellation of Exempt Information If you have previously requested that qualifying information maintained by the Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County be exempted from public disclosure, pursuant to section 119.071 of the Florida Statutes, you may use the Release of Information Exempt form to grant your representative access to such information or cancel your previous request.

Land Splits or Groupings

Land Splits or Groupings You may request to group or split folios with the Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County (PAMDC) using the Request for Parcel Split/Grouping form. The request must be based on a valid instrument recorded in the public records of Miami-Dade County. Valid recorded instruments include the following: - Warranty Deed - Special Warranty Deed - Quit Claim Deed - Plat - Waiver of Plat - Declaration of Condominium - Amendment to a Declaration of Condominium - Unity of Title - Covenant in lieu of Unity of Title A complete list of requirements and instructions are included on page 1 of the Request for Parcel Split/Grouping form. Please read them carefully before submitting your request. Some Important Information Please submit page 2 along with the signed and notarized page 3 The deadline to file requests for the current assessment roll is July 1st. Requests received after July 1st will be processed for the next assessment year (starting November) due to tax roll and statutory deadlines. Please allow 8-16 weeks for complete processing of the request; including updates to the PAMDC website and GIS Interactive Map. This may be extended due to heavy workloads. Processing time also varies throughout the year due to tax roll production and processing of data for submission to the Florida Department of Revenue and Miami-Dade County Tax Collector (MDCTC). Ensure all taxes due or delinquent have been paid to MDCTC. Parcel splits/groupings processed by PAMDC are for tax roll purposes only and do not imply that the surviving or created parcels comply with local zoning or building requirements. Any change that affects a parcel's characteristic, ownership or use may also affect the parcel's assessed value. If the property is encumbered by a mortgage, it is the property owner's responsibility to seek prior approval from the mortgage company for any legal changes to the property. Submit the completed form and all relevant documents, including recorded documents, surveys, and site plans by email, mail, or fax to PAMDC. Email: [email protected] Mail: Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County, Attn: Realty Change, 111 NW 1st Street Suite 710, Miami, FL 33128 Fax: 305-375-4533 For questions, contact our office at 305-375-4060

Property Purchasing Tax Disclosure

Property Purchasing Tax Disclosure This is the Disclosure Law in the Florida Statutes on disclosure of ad valorem taxes to a prospective purchaser. Florida Statute 689.261: Sale of residential property; disclosure of ad valorem taxes to prospective purchaser. (1) A prospective purchaser of residential property must be presented a disclosure summary at or before execution of the contract for sale. Unless a substantially similar disclosure summary is included in the contract for sale, a separate disclosure summary must be attached to the contract for sale. The disclosure summary, whether separate or included in the contract, must be in a form substantially similar to the following: PROPERTY TAX DISCLOSURE SUMMARY BUYER SHOULD NOT RELY ON THE SELLER'S CURRENT PROPERTY TAXES AS THE AMOUNT OF PROPERTY TAXES THAT THE BUYER MAY BE OBLIGATED TO PAY IN THE YEAR SUBSEQUENT TO PURCHASE. A CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP OR PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS TRIGGERS REASSESSMENTS OF THE PROPERTY THAT COULD RESULT IN HIGHER PROPERTY TAXES. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING VALUATION, CONTACT THE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER'S OFFICE FOR INFORMATION. (2) Unless included in the contract, the disclosure summary must be provided by the seller. If the disclosure summary is not included in the contract for sale, the contract for sale must refer to and incorporate by reference the disclosure summary and include, in prominent language, a statement that the potential purchaser should not execute the contract until he or she has read the disclosure summary required by this section.

Understanding Your Assessment

Appealing Your Assessment Understanding Your Assessment Each August, the Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County mails a Notice of Proposed Property Taxes (TRIM Notice) to property owners. After TRIM Notices are mailed, our office begins what we refer to internally as the "interview period." During this time, property owners are encouraged to contact us to review and discuss their assessment or exemption concerns. This is an opportunity to go over the details of your TRIM Notice with our staff and resolve any discrepancies or questions you may have—often without needing to take further action. You're also welcome to reach out outside of this period, at any time during the year, to speak with us about your property's information. Contact Us for a Preliminary Review Call us at 305-375-4712 Submit an inquiry through our Contact Form Our team aims to respond within 3–5 business days. Submit an Assessment Review Form If further review is needed, complete the form and submit it online via the Contact Form: Download the Assessment Review Form (PDF) Submit through the Contact Form Application Or visit us in person: Stephen P. Clark Center (Main Office) 111 NW 1 Street Suite 710 Miami, FL 33128 South Dade Government Center 10710 SW 211 Street 2nd Floor Cutler Bay, FL 33189 Please include relevant supporting documents: Date-stamped photos of damage Repair estimates, invoices, or receipts Insurance documentation Comparable recent sales Commercial Properties: January 1st rent roll 12-month operating statement Federal tax return (related to the property) Appraisal and related documentation Filing a Formal Appeal If your concerns remain unresolved, you may file an appeal with the Value Adjustment Board (VAB). Appeals must be filed within 25 days of the TRIM Notice mailing date. Confidential Records Reminder Confidential records cannot be discussed with third parties without written authorization from the property owner. Download the Confidential Information Authorization Form (PDF) Related Resources Appeal to the Value Adjustment Board Appeal Tangible Personal Property

Taxing Authorities

Taxing Authorities The Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County does not determine the amount of taxes you pay. The taxes can increase or decrease depending on tax rates set by the school board, commissioners, cities and other taxing authorities. Miami-Dade County issues the Notice, but many taxing authorities collect taxes against property such as the School Board, Cities, South Florida Water Management District, Children's Trust, Florida Inland Navigational District, Everglades project, etc. In addition, Miami-Dade County provides services such as Sheriff, Fire Rescue and Library to name a few. The School Board of Miami-Dade County collects property taxes to run school operations. The Property Appraiser does not set tax rates. However, the taxing authorities use the Property Appraiser's taxable value to determine the taxes they levy. Budget Hearings Before taxing authorities can levy taxes against your property they are required to have budget hearing that are open to the public. The dates, times and locations for all Miami-Dade County budget hearings are listed on the Notice. Municipalities hold their own budget hearings as well. Taxing Authority Budget Hearings Millage Rates See annual millage (property tax) rates for each Miami-Dade municipality, as well School Board, Countywide and other tax assessing districts. Millage Rate Archives Millage rates since 2000: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000

Notice of Proposed Property Taxes (TRIM Notice)

Notice of Proposed Property Taxes (TRIM Notice) TRIM Notices are sent to all property owners by August 24. The Notices include property values, exemption benefits, proposed taxes and budget hearing information. If you did not receive a TRIM Notice, please call 311 for a copy. Have your property folio number handy, which you can find by using the Property Search application and searching by address or name. You can also access your TRIM Notice online. The Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County urges you to read your TRIM Notice carefully. Although the Notice states "This is not a bill," it reflects what your property taxes are likely to be on your November property tax bill. The Notice contains very important information pertaining to your property taxes in the following categories: Taxing Authorities Ad Valorem Taxes -- Proposed taxes based on the value of your property Non-Ad Valorem Taxes -- Proposed fees for services such as garbage, fire and lighting Please note that the Property Appraiser does not set tax rates nor does it collect taxes. Questions concerning taxes should be directed to the Taxing Authority listed on your Notice. Property Appraiser Property Values -- Value of the property as of January 1 Exemptions and Other Benefits -- All exemptions, classifications and assessment reductions applied to the property For all questions pertaining to the values and exemptions listed in your Notice, please call the Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County at 305-375-4712. We are available to help you and address any questions and concerns about the values and exemptions in the Notice. TRIM Resources Additional assistance is available through a variety of online TRIM resources. TRIM Notice (online access to your individual TRIM Notice) TRIM Letter Non-Ad Valorem Assessments Understanding Your Assessment Assessment Review Form Real Estate TRIM Guide Tangible Personal Property TRIM Guide Tax Comparison Calculator Tax Visualizer (Illustrates how property taxes are distributed) Senior Savings Table Value Adjustment Board (information about appealing property values/exemptions) Public Hearings The TRIM Notice lists the various taxing authorities that collect property taxes and their respective budget hearing dates. In addition to the County, there are several other agencies that levy taxes against your property. These include municipal governments, the School Board, South Florida Water Management District, Children's Trust, Florida Inland Navigational District, and the Everglades Project. Before taxing authorities can levy taxes against your property, they are required to hold public budget hearings. The dates, times, and locations for all budget hearings are listed on the Notice, and you are encouraged to participate in each of the hearings. Budget hearing information will be posted prior to the September hearings. Taxing Authority Budget Hearings Appealing Your Assessment Property owners are encouraged to complete an Assessment Review Form or schedule an appointment with the Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County to discuss concerns about values and/or exemptions, in one-on-one conferences with evaluators. If the concerns are not resolved, the property owners have 25 days to file a petition with the Value Adjustment Board. Receiving Two TRIM Notices There are several possibilities that you have received two TRIM Notices: If you own the real property, you may receive a Notice for real property and personal property. Check the folio numbers. The personal property folio number is an 8-digit number in the format. The real property folio number is a 13-digit number in the format. If there is more than one business at the location, each business owning personal property would receive a Notice. If there are back assessments involved, a Notice will be issued for the main/regular folio, and one Notice for each year back assessed. If the Property Appraiser makes a change on the assessment after the Notice is mailed, then a second Notice would be mailed with the updated information. If this is the case, the folio number will be the same on the second Notice, but the deadline date at the bottom of the second Notice would be extended. The updated Notice will have a later deadline date. You may have applied for and received an Enterprise abatement. If so, your other Notice would have ENTERPRISE ABATEMENT to the right of the property address on the form itself.

Assessment Reductions

Assessment Reductions Residential properties are eligible for various tax and assessment benefits, including Save Our Homes and Portability, which are available for properties with Homestead Exemptions. Save Our Homes Homeowners with a homestead exemption have property tax increases capped annually at 3%. Portability Homeowners can transfer the difference between the assessed and market values from their previous homestead property to a new homestead property. Non-Homestead Cap This cap limits increases in the annual assessment of non-homestead properties to 10%. Granny Flat Homesteaded property owners can apply for an assessment reduction after adding living quarters for a parent or grandparent. Related Resources Calculating Save Our Homes Get examples on calculating how Save Our Homes benefits permanent residents with tax savings. Calculating Portability Find out how transferring your Homestead Exemption to a new property affects your tax savings.

Land Use Benefits

Land Use Benefits Properties with specific land use designations – agricultural, environmentally endangered, historic and working waterfronts – are eligible for tax or assessment reductions. Agricultural Classification Only lands that are used primarily for bona fide agricultural purposes shall be classified agricultural. Environmentally Endangered Lands Properties designated environmentally endangered can receive a property tax exemption. Historic Properties Property tax exemptions are available to owners of designated historic residential or commercial properties who restore or make improvements to their buildings. Working Waterfronts Waterfronts used for commercial-dependent activities and businesses are eligible for property assessment reductions.

Property Tax Exemptions

Property Tax Exemptions Miami-Dade County property owners – in particular, permanent residents of a primary home – are eligible for various types of property tax exemptions. (See the list of available exemptions and application requirements Property Tax Exemption Guidelines.) Homestead Exemption This property tax benefit is available to permanent owners of their primary residence. Read about the Homestead Exemption Senior Citizen Exemptions Residents older than 65 with a homestead exemption can qualify for income-related property tax savings. Read about Senior Citizen Exemptions Disability Exemptions Property tax exemptions are available for residents with certain disabilities, as well as veterans and first responders. Read about Disability Exemptions Widow/Widower Exemption A widow/widower can apply for a $5,000 reduction in property assessment. Read about the Widow/Widower Exemption Deployed Military Exemption Military personnel deployed outside the continental United States are eligible for a property tax exemption. Read about the Deployed Military Exemption Institutional Exemptions Property tax exemptions are available for affordable housing developments, as well as religious, educational and other facilities. Read about Institutional Exemptions Affordable Housing Exemptions There are various property tax exemptions, such as the Florida Live Local Act exemptions, afforded to property used to provide affordable housing for persons or families within certain income limits, including nonprofits. Read about Affordable Housing Exemptions Related Resources Track Your Exemption Application Status Check your exemption application status if you've applied for a Homestead Exemption, Senior Citizen Exemption, Widow/Widower Exemption, various Disability Exemptions, Portability or a Granny Flat assessment reduction. Schedule an Appointment If you need to meet with Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County staff, make an online appointment to visit one of our two offices at a time that is convenient for you. Save Our Homes Homeowners with a homestead exemption have property tax increases capped annually at 3%. Portability Homeowners can transfer the difference between the assessed and market values from their previous homestead property to a new homestead property. Helpful Documents Property Tax Exemption Guidelines: Read the guidelines required to qualify for property tax exemptions (also in Spanish and Creole) Documents required to apply for property tax exemptions (in Spanish) Documents required to apply for property tax exemptions (in Creole)

Property Search

Welcome to the Office of the Property Appraiser Property Search application. This application has been created with the valuable input of our citizens and business community. The Office of the Property Appraiser has incorporated many of your recommendations and encourages you take the opportunity to provide us with more of your comments and suggestions. Features The Property Search application allows users to: - Search by Address, Name, Folio, and Subdivision name - View key property characteristics, ownership, and sales information - View assessment, exemption benefits, and taxable value information - View current and prior year aerial imagery - View building sketch (if available) - Zoom in/out map features - Apply layers to the map - Detach the aerial map into its own window allowing for a larger viewing window - On the map, double click on a condominium complex to list the individual property owners - Print the matching results of a partial search - Copy matching results from the print page to a spreadsheet or other application - Links to "Other Governmental Jurisdictions" such as cities, the School Board, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), etc. - Links to other Property Appraiser applications If you need more assistance, the Property Search Help webpage has valuable information that may answer your questions. Disclaimer The Office of the Property Appraiser is continually editing and updating the tax roll. This website may not reflect the most current information on record. If you encounter any discrepancies, we encourage you to report any discrepancies to our office. The Office of the Property Appraiser and Miami-Dade County assume no liability. Read the Liability Disclaimer and User Agreement.

Local Business

Local Business Learn how the Town strives to reinforce, strengthen, and promote its local commercial and industrial areas through economic development and support. Available Resources: - New Business Guide - Business Resources - Competitive Climate - Competitive Assets - Request a Ribbon Cutting

Facility Rentals

Facility Rentals Facility rentals in Miami Lakes offer a range of options for individuals and organizations looking to host a gathering or event. From indoor community center to outdoor pavilions to athletic field, there are facilities available to accommodate various needs. For Rental Information visit the Parks & Recreation Reservation Portal. Community Centers Roberto Alonso Community Center: Small Room (up to 50 guests) Medium Room (up to 90 guests) Large Room (up to 130 guests) Youth Center: Center (up to 90 guests) For Rental Information visit the Parks & Recreation Reservation Portal. Pavilions Miami Lakes Optimist Park: Pavilion A Royal Oaks Park: Pavilion A Pavilion B Veterans Park: Pavilion A Pavilion B For Rental Information visit the Parks & Recreation Reservation Portal. Athletic Fields Miami Lakes Optimist Park: Baseball Softball Multi-Use Field Royal Oaks Park: Multi-Use Field For Rental Information visit the Parks & Recreation Reservation Portal.

Submit a Request

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History

History When it incorporated in December 2000, the Town of Miami Lakes became the 31st municipality in Miami-Dade County. Known as one of the youngest cities in the County, Miami Lakes is home to approximately 30,000 residents and more than 1,700 businesses. The Master Plan began over 50 years ago, when the Graham family began development of what was their dairy farm. Unlike many cities and towns created during the early 1960s, the Grahams decided to create a master plan for the city that would allow for decades of growth, construction, and changing market conditions. Lester Collins, former Dean of the Harvard School of Architecture, was enlisted to create a Master Plan for the area that would become the center of Miami Lakes. Collins laid the foundation for an integrated community, including residential, commercial, industrial and mixed uses. Collins' original concept for the town continues to be incorporated into new planning and development, and has been recognized by national and local media as one of the best examples of community master planning in the nation. The precise planning and development of the original 3,000 acres of land led to a vibrant and beautiful city with parks, 23 lakes, tree-lined streets, and a hometown atmosphere. Urban planners nationwide have consistently praised the Miami Lakes Master Plan for its winding streets, lush landscaping, generous parks, peaceful cul-de-sacs, and controlled mixed use and exclusive business parks. As the Town of Miami Lakes looks to the future, it will continue to strive for innovation while remaining true to its original founders' vision of providing the highest quality of life for its residents and visitors.

Sponsor an Event

Sponsor an Event The Town of Miami Lakes offers numerous opportunities for promoting your business while giving back to the community. Partnering with the Town of Miami Lakes and its Committees will give your business the opportunity to be associated with high-quality programs and events that engage participants of all ages and abilities. Showcase your business at one of our amazing events and be seen as a valuable community partner. Through sponsorships, the Town of Miami Lakes is able to host signature family, cultural, and community-oriented events throughout the year. Tailored sponsorship packages are available to encourage participation from even the smallest business, ensuring local community support. The sponsorship application form requests the following information: - Business Name - Your Name (First and Last) - Address (Street Address, City, State, ZIP Code) - Contact Information (Email and Phone Number) - Preferred Method of Contact (Email or Phone) - Event(s) Interested in Sponsoring: Family Events, Youth Events, Cultural Events, Senior Events, Patriotic Events, or Adult Events (21+) - Consent certification that applicant is over 18 years old and understands the information provided is a public record pursuant to Chapter 119 of Florida State Statute

Our Government

Miami Lakes operates under a Council-Manager system, where the elected Town Council establishes policy that the Council-appointed Town Manager administers and oversees in day-to-day operations. The page provides navigation to the following sections: Mayor, Town Council, Charter Officers, Department Directory, Committees & Boards, Document Directory, Staff Directory, and About Us.