Certificates of Use Issued by Miami-Dade County - Jan 2003 to present B Miami-Dade County
About This Dataset
This dataset lists all Certificates of Use (zoning permits) issued by Miami-Dade County since January 2003, showing which businesses are legally allowed to operate at their locations. Every commercial or industrial business opening or changing operations in unincorporated Miami-Dade must obtain one of these certificates, making this a comprehensive record of business compliance and land-use authorization. Residents and business owners can use this to verify whether a business has proper zoning approval or to understand what types of operations are permitted in their neighborhood.
Why This Matters
- A homeowner considering opening a small business can check if their property's zoning allows their intended use before investing time and money.
- A resident concerned about an industrial operation moving into their neighborhood can verify whether the business has obtained proper zoning certification and what uses are permitted there.
- A real estate investor researching commercial properties can review the history of certificates issued at a location to understand what business types have been approved there.
Key Metadata
| Publisher | Miami-Dade County, Florida |
|---|---|
| Department | Regulatory and Economic Resources |
| Category | Communications and Information Technology Department |
| Format | Feature Service |
| Last Updated | Updated 20 days ago |
| Rows | None |
| Civic Relevance | HIGH |
| Update Frequency | Weekly |
| Source | View on Open Data Portal |
| Keywords | zoning permits certificate of use business licensing commercial zoning industrial permits business address zoning approval Miami-Dade businesses |
Columns / Fields
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
OBJECTID |
integer | CertificateOfUseNew: OBJECTID |
USER_CERTIFICATE_NUMBER |
text | The unique identification number assigned to this Certificate of Use by Miami-Dade County. AI |
USER_ISSUED_DATE |
date | The date when the Certificate of Use was officially issued by Miami-Dade County. AI |
USER_PROCESS_NUM |
text | An internal process or tracking number used by Miami-Dade County for administrative purposes. AI |
USER_APPLICATION_TYPE |
text | The category or type of application submitted (such as new, renewal, or amendment). AI |
USER_CERTIFCATE_TYPE |
text | The classification or category of the Certificate of Use being issued (such as permanent or temporary). AI |
USER_FOLIO |
text | The property folio number, which is Miami-Dade County's unique identifier for the parcel of land. AI |
USER_ZONING |
text | The zoning classification assigned to the property, which determines what types of business uses are permitted. AI |
USER_CORP_NAME |
text | The legal corporate or business name of the applicant. AI |
USER_DBA |
text | The "Doing Business As" name, which is the name used by the business if it differs from the official corporate name. AI |
USER_BUS_ADDRESS |
text | The street address where the business is or will be located. AI |
USER_BUS_CITY |
text | The city where the business is located. AI |
USER_BUS_STATE |
text | The state abbreviation where the business is located. AI |
USER_BUS_ZIPCODE |
text | The ZIP code for the business address. AI |
USER_MAIL_ADDRESS |
text | The mailing address where official correspondence regarding the certificate should be sent. AI |
USER_MAIL_SUITE |
text | The suite or unit number for the mailing address if applicable. AI |
USER_MAIL_CITY |
text | The city for the mailing address. AI |
USER_MAIL_STATE |
text | The state abbreviation for the mailing address. AI |
USER_MAIL_ZIPCODE |
text | The ZIP code for the mailing address. AI |
USER_BUS_USE_CODE |
text | A standardized code that categorizes the type of business use permitted on the property. AI |
USER_BUSINSESS_USE |
text | A description of how the business intends to use the property or what type of business operations will take place. AI |
USER_BUS_USE_COMMENT |
text | Additional notes or comments providing more detail about the business use or any special conditions. AI |
USER_RENEWAL_DATE |
date | The date when the Certificate of Use must be renewed to remain valid. AI |
USER_PERMIT_NUMBER |
text | The permit number associated with the property or business operation. AI |
USER_LEGAL_DESC |
text | The legal description of the property, providing its precise location and boundaries. AI |
USER_PHONE1 |
text | The primary phone number for the business or applicant. AI |
USER_PHONE2 |
text | A secondary phone number for the business or applicant if available. AI |
USER_PHONE3 |
text | A third phone number for the business or applicant if available. AI |
USER_APPLICANT_NAME |
text | The name of the person or entity who applied for the Certificate of Use. AI |
USER_OFFICERS_NAME |
text | The name of the officer, manager, or principal contact person for the business. AI |
USER_CONDITION_DESCRIPTION |
text | Any special conditions, restrictions, or requirements that apply to this Certificate of Use. AI |
X |
number | CertificateOfUseNew: X |
Y |
number | CertificateOfUseNew: Y |
GlobalID |
text | CertificateOfUseNew: GlobalID |
Related Datasets
Quality Breakdown
B
Composite Score: 81%
Findings
- Possibly stale: 20 days since update (expected every 14 days)
- Row count not available