The new law is designed to prevent downhill flooding from new homes built to higher elevations, as older buildings face runoff rainwater from heavy downpours.
Miami-Dade's new construction rules will require homeowners to use permeable materials for driveways and patios, allowing rainwater to drain into the soil instead of adjacent properties.
Mayor Daniella Levine Cava emphasized that filtering more rainfall will reduce flooding risks and keep dirty water out of Biscayne Bay, promoting better drainage management.
While the new regulations won’t have immediate effects, they are intended to enhance how the county handles increasingly severe rain events related to climate change.
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