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File ID: #18458
Date: 11/03/2025
Commission Meeting Date: 12/11/2025
Requesting Department: Department of
Building
Sponsored By:
District Impacted: All
Type: Discussion Item
Subject: Discussion - SAVE Pilot Program Update
Purpose of Item:
Update on Implementation of Pilot Program S.A.V.E. (Storm -proof Assistance and
Value Enhancements)
Background of Item:
On October 9, 2025, the Miami City Commission ("City Commission") passed
Resolution R-25-0347, directing the City Manager to establish a pilot program, pursuant
to Section 2-33(c)(9) of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended,
incentivizing residential storm -proofing and future -proofing upgrades. These upgrades
shall include, but not be limited to:
Impact -resistant windows
Reinforced roofs
Flood protection measures
Solar panels
Energy -efficient HVAC systems and appliances
Upgraded insulation
Low -flow toilets and water -saving fixtures
Smart thermostats
Other sustainable and resilient improvement
The program was subsequently launched as the S.A.V.E. Program, which stands for
Storm -proof Assistance & Value Enhancements. S.A.V.E. shall include reducing permit
fees by up to fifty percent (50%) for qualifying improvements, providing expedited permit
review for qualifying applications, and developing public outreach materials to inform
residents of the program and eligible improvements.
The City Commission further directed the City Manager to report back to the City
Commission within ninety (90) days of the adoption of Resolution R-25-0347 with a
framework for implementation, estimated costs, and proposed metrics for evaluating
program effectiveness, including long-term resilience, energy savings, and affordability
outcomes.
By way of this Discussion Item, the Administration will be providing an update on the
implementation of S.A.V.E. to the City Commission.
Budget Impact Analysis
Item is NOT Related to Revenue
Item is NOT an Expenditure
Item is NOT funded by Bonds
Total Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Department of Building
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Office of Management and Budget
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City Manager's Office
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City Commission
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Eduardo Santamaria
Fred Pericles
Marie Gouin
Asael Marrero
Natasha Colebrook -Williams
Arthur Noriega V
Nicole Ewan
Department Head Review
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Budget Review
Assistant City Manager Review
Deputy City Manager Review
City Manager Review
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