Stormwater Master Plan Implementation
Summary
Miami's plan to fix neighborhood flooding is moving — 12 bond-funded projects, 7 pump stations, $138M in grants — but the full $3-5 billion, 20-year plan is badly underfunded even after doubling the stormwater fee. Expect prioritization of the worst-flooding neighborhoods and more reliance on grants and developer-built infrastructure.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
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Last discussed Jul 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
The stormwater fee doubled to $7.00 per ERU, adding about $14 million a year — but the full plan needs roughly $250 million a year, so expect continued fee pressure and grant chasing.
Residents of chronically flooded neighborhoods like Edgewater, Flagami, Shorecrest, Melrose, and Fairview, whose projects are furthest along.
Ratepayers face a doubled stormwater fee, and neighborhoods lower on the priority list may wait years for relief.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Climate Resilience Committee Meeting - Jul 6, 2026
Miami's plan to fix neighborhood flooding is moving — 12 bond-funded projects, 7 pump stations, $138M in grants — but the full $3-5 billion, 20-year plan is badly underfunded even after doubling the stormwater fee. Expect prioritization of the worst-flooding neighborhoods and more reliance on grants and developer-built infrastructure.
City Commission Meeting - Jun 25, 2026
The commission established a framework for integrating natural green infrastructure and stormwater retention into city parks to mitigate flooding and extreme heat.
Climate Resilience Committee Meeting - Jun 1, 2026
The committee advanced a resolution urging the city to adopt a sponge park program to help manage flooding and improve water quality across inland neighborhoods using nature-based solutions.
Miami Forever Bond Program Citizens' Oversight Board - May 19, 2026
Several major flood mitigation projects, including Allapattah, Melrose, East Little Havana, and Wynwood, are facing budget shortfalls and will exceed standard three-year expenditure timelines. Staff explained plans to phase projects, utilize federal and state grants upfront, and request timeline extensions.
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