Miami Local Information
Practical information for Miami and Miami-Dade County: who governs what, trash and recycling, permits, weather alerts and who to call, each linked to the official source.
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Trash and recycling pickup in Miami: schedule, holidays and bulk
The City of Miami picks up garbage twice a week and bulky trash once a week, and closes only on MLK Day and Christmas. Call 305-960-2801 or 311.
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Miami
Miami, Miami-Dade County and the neighbors: who governs what
How Miami fits into Miami-Dade County and Florida: the city, the county, Dade County School District, the neighboring towns within 15 miles, and which one to call for what.
Property taxes
Miami-Dade County property taxes: rates, due dates and how to appeal
The City of Miami proposed keeping its 2026 rate at 7.1080 mills. Bills go out in November with a 4% discount that month. Appraiser: 305-375-4712.
Building permits
Building permits and zoning in Miami
Every City of Miami building permit is filed online in iBuild. Building Department: 305-416-1100. Zoning: 305-416-1495, Miami Riverside Center.
Roads
Miami road closures: king tide flooding, SR 836 at night
King tide flooding may close low roads at high tide Monday and Tuesday. SR 836 closes overnight near NW 17th Avenue through Oct. 30, with detours.
Home prices
Miami home prices and housing market
The typical City of Miami home was worth $580,866 in August 2026, up 0.8% in a year and 2% below the October 2024 peak, Zillow's index shows.
Schools
Miami schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings
Miami's public schools are run by Miami-Dade County Public Schools, rated A for 2025-26. Half the city's graded schools earned an A. 305-995-1000.
Things to do
Things to do in Miami this month: October 2026
October in Miami: Miami City Ballet Oct. 16-18, Red Bull Flugtag at Bayfront Park Oct. 31 and Miami Book Fair Nov. 15-22, plus free Sunday markets at Vizcaya.
Hurricanes
Hurricane prep guide for Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade orders evacuations by storm surge zone; find yours with the county's zone finder. Open evacuation centers are posted on miamidade.gov and 311.
Voting
Voting in Miami-Dade County: registration, polling places, early voting
Miami-Dade's general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Early voting runs Oct. 19 to Nov. 1, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., at 28 sites. Elections office: 305-499-8683.
Farmers markets
Miami farmers markets
Miami farmers markets: Legion Park Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Coconut Grove Saturdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Vizcaya Village Sundays. SNAP doubled at two.
Parks
Parks and trails in Miami
Miami runs 80 parks, 12 pools and the beach at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park, open 7 a.m. daily. City parks office: 305-416-1300.
Restaurants
Restaurant inspection scores in Miami-Dade County
1,509 Miami restaurant inspections since July 1: 84% needed no further action, 14% got a warning. Florida gives no letter grades. State line: 850-487-1395.
Business
New businesses in Miami: October 2026 roundup
New in Miami: 35 food businesses the state licensed in September, from Nacho Daddy on NW Second Avenue to Brute Pizza on SW 22nd Street.
Public notices
Public notices in Miami: where to find legal notices
An index of where Miami's legal notices are published: FloridaPublicNotices.com, Miami-Dade's legal ads site and City of Miami meeting notices.
City Hall
Who to call at Miami City Hall
Phone numbers for Miami's mayor, five commissioners, city manager, clerk, police non-emergency (305-579-6111), code compliance and more. City line: 311.
Population
Miami population and growth: the latest Census figures
Miami had an estimated 489,812 people on July 1, 2025, up 10.8% since the 2020 census and 22.6% since 2010. Florida's second-largest city.
Power outages
Power outages in Miami: who to call and outage maps
Power out in Miami? Report it to FPL at 1-800-468-8243 (1-800-4OUTAGE), any time, or online. Check restoration on FPL's Power Tracker map.
History
Miami history and landmarks: founding, districts and the National Register
Miami was incorporated July 28, 1896, months after the first train arrived. 68 National Register listings stand in the city, from Vizcaya to the Freedom Tower.
Moving
Moving to Miami: utilities, schools, trash, permits, taxes
New to Miami? Start power with FPL and water with Miami-Dade Water and Sewer, get a Florida license within 30 days and file for homestead by March 1.
Transportation
Getting around Miami: roads, transit, airport, parking
Getting around Miami: free Metromover and city trolleys, Metrorail's Orange Line to MIA, Metrobus, the main state roads and where to check closures.
Neighborhoods
Miami neighborhoods: where to live and what each area is like
The City of Miami's 11 NET areas, from Flagami to the Upper Eastside, with each one's ZIP codes, zoned high school and typical home value.
Neighborhoods
Allapattah, Miami: homes, schools, parks and commute
Allapattah, between the Airport and Dolphin expressways, is mostly in ZIP 33142, where Zillow's typical home value was $426,496 in August 2026.
Neighborhoods
Coconut Grove, Miami: homes, schools, parks and commute
Coconut Grove is almost all ZIP 33133, where Zillow's typical home value was $1,365,684 in August 2026, up 10.1% on the year.
Neighborhoods
Coral Way, Miami: homes, schools, parks and commute
Coral Way, between West Flagler Street and U.S. 1, has two Metrorail stations; ZIP 33145's typical home value was $735,449 in August 2026.
Neighborhoods
Downtown and Brickell, Miami: homes, schools, parks and commute
Downtown/Brickell has two Metrorail stations and the free Metromover; ZIP 33131's typical home value was $584,613 in August 2026, down 1.8%.
Neighborhoods
Flagami, Miami: homes, schools, parks and commute
Flagami, west Miami between Tamiami Trail and the Dolphin Expressway, is about 3.6 miles by road from Miami International Airport.
Neighborhoods
Little Haiti, Miami: homes, schools, parks and commute
Little Haiti spans four ZIP codes; Zillow's typical home value was $529,035 in 33127 and $451,314 in 33150 in August 2026.
Neighborhoods
Little Havana, Miami: homes, schools, parks and commute
Little Havana, between the Miami River and Coral Way, is mostly zoned for Miami Senior High, an A school in Florida's 2026 grades.
Neighborhoods
Model City, Miami: homes, schools, parks and commute
Model City, which includes Liberty City and Liberty Square, is mostly zoned for Miami Northwestern Senior High, an A school in 2026.
Neighborhoods
Overtown, Miami: homes, schools, parks and commute
Overtown has two Metrorail stations and is about 2 miles by road from downtown; ZIP 33136's typical home value was $318,604 in August 2026.
Neighborhoods
Upper Eastside, Miami: homes, schools, parks and commute
The Upper Eastside, on Biscayne Bay, is mostly ZIP 33138, where Zillow's typical home value was $807,740 in August 2026, up 5.7%.
Neighborhoods
Wynwood and Edgewater, Miami: homes, schools, parks and commute
Wynwood/Edgewater, from Wynwood to the bay, is about 2.4 miles by road from downtown; ZIP 33137's typical home value was $675,991 in August 2026.
Neighborhoods
Miami vs Miami Beach vs West Miami vs Miami Springs
Miami's 2025 tax rate was 19.9878 mills; Miami Beach 18.7601, West Miami 20.7927, Miami Springs 21.8327. Schools, home values, services.
Schools
Miami public schools: every school, zone and report card
All 70 public schools serving Miami: address, grades, 2024-25 enrollment, Florida's 2026 grade and zone lookup. Plus private schools.