If you’re opening a clinic in Miami-Dade County, local business steps often come before AHCA. Missing one municipal approval can stall your entire healthcare licensing timeline.

Key Miami-Dade requirements

  • Certificate of Use — commercial occupancy for medical use
  • Sewer Department Approval — wastewater capacity verification
  • DER — Department of Environmental Resources
  • Local Business Tax (LBT) — county business tax receipt
  • Municipal Certificate of Use — city-level zoning/occupancy

Why order matters

AHCA and CMS applications usually expect a valid business address and entity. Completing Miami-Dade permits first (or in parallel with formation) keeps your clinic schedule realistic.

Need a Miami-Dade checklist?

See business licensing or get a county-specific plan. WhatsApp: (786) 253-7699.