Public Works FAQ

Privately owned trees are governed by Miami-Dade County RER.

Taking Care of Your Tree

Yes, a permit must be obtained through the Village's Building Department.

Yes, permits for tree removal or relocation can be obtained through Miami-Dade County Regulatory and Economic Resources Department. You can contact this department by visiting their WEBSITE.

Residents can contact Miami-Dade County Public Works and Waste Management by calling 311, to find accepting facilities.

Click here to view more information about hazardous waste

Leave them with the auto shop where you bought the new tires or contact Miami-Dade County Public Works and Waste Management at 305-514-6627 or 311

Below are some "helpful" YouTube videos and links on how to navigate a roundabout (Traffic Circle). The modern roundabout is a type of raised intersection with no traffic lights. It is designed to reduce crashes and improve traffic flow. By understanding what a modern roundabout is and how it works, motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians can travel through intersections easier and more safely.
Driving With Roundabouts Driving Tips for Roundabouts ADOT - Transportation Safety and Modern Roundabouts

Residents and/or visitors to the Village may call the Public Works Department at 305-795-2210.

Residents and/or visitors to the Village may call the Public Works Department at 305-795-2210, and provide the location of the pothole.

Residents and/or visitors to the Village may call the Public Works Department at 305-795-2210.

In Miami Shores residents are responsible for the sidewalk in the right of way around their property refer to: https://library.municode.com/fl/miami_shores_village/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH20STSIOTPUPL_ARTIIISI.
Residents and/or visitors to the Village may call the Public Works Department at 305-795-2210.

Residents and/or visitors to the Village may call the Public Works Department at 305-795-2210.

Residents and/or visitors to the Village may call the Public Works Department at 305-795-2210.

Residents and/or visitors to the Village may call the Neighborhood Services Department at 305-762-4862.

Residents and/or visitors to the Village may call the Neighborhood Services Department at 305-762-4862.

Residents and/or visitors to the Village may call the Miami Shores Police Department at 305-759-2468.

Residents and/or visitors to the Village experiencing a mosquito nuisance are encouraged to call Miami-Dade 311 or to report the problem online, please click here and select Property and choose Mosquitoes from the drop-down menu. For more information, please click here.
Important Phone Numbers to Report Mosquito Nuisance:

• Florida Department of Health Hotline: 1-855-622-6735
• Florida Department of Health Miami-Dade Epidemiology Hotline (for pregnant mothers): 305-324-2400
• Miami-Dade County: 3-1-1

Residents and/or visitors to the Village may call the Public Works Department at 305-795-2210.

Street sweeping is performed throughout the Village on all of its major roadways on a bi-weekly basis.

Residents may retrieve information from the Miami-Dade Flood Zone Map for information regarding their individual property. Residents may also contact the Building Department for further information at 305-795-2210.

The Village prunes any tree or shrub on public property at a minimum of once every two years or when it interferes with visibility of any traffic control device or sign or line of sight.

Weeds, grass or undergrowth must be maintained under a height of 12 inches from the ground. Rubbish, trash , debris, dead trees or other unsightly matter must be removed from the property.

Residents can contact Miami-Dade County Public Works and Waste Management by calling 311, to find accepting facilities.

Residents and/or visitors to the Village may call the Public Works Department at 305-795-2210.

Residents and/or visitors to the Village may call the Public Works Department at 305-795-2210.

Residents may contact Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department at (305) 665-7477 or 3-1-1. In the case of an emergency the department can be reached through their emergency line at (305) 274-9272.

Residents and /or visitors to the Village may contact FPL directly at 1-800-468-8243 or the Public Works Department at 305-795-2210.

This is the county-wide responsibility of Miami-Dade county. Please click here for more information or call 311.

Residents and/or visitors to the Village may call the Public Works Department at 305-795-2210.

No, the resident is responsible for the maintenance of the swale area adjacent to their property.

No, the Village does not provide this service. The Village will only restore areas that have been damaged due to Village activities, such as roadway resurfacing and sidewalk repair. Utility companies who perform work in the swale areas will also be responsible for restoration.