Miami’s 2025 Holiday Construction Moratorium: What Contractors and Businesses Need to Know
- Go Permit
- Oct 28
- 2 min read
The City of Miami has announced a construction moratorium from November 21, 2025, through January 2, 2026. Here’s what it means for contractors, utility companies, and businesses planning work in the right-of-way.
Each year, the City of Miami temporarily halts most construction activity in key commercial areas during the holiday season. This construction moratorium helps reduce traffic congestion, improve safety, and ensure a smoother experience for residents, visitors, and shoppers during the busiest time of year.
For 2025, the moratorium will be in effect from Friday, November 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. through Friday, January 2, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
Where the Moratorium Applies
The restriction applies to several of Miami’s busiest business and entertainment districts, including:
Downtown–Brickell Area
Coconut Grove Business Improvement District
Wynwood Neighborhood Revitalization District (NRD-1)
Midtown Miami Community Development District
Major arterial roadways throughout the City
These areas are designated as no-work zones during the moratorium period, as detailed in the city’s official map
What Contractors and Utility Companies Must Do
Before the moratorium begins, all contractors and utility providers must demobilize and complete restoration work within the public right-of-way. The City’s requirements include:
Removing all equipment and materials from the right-of-way
Backfilling all trenches and restoring pavement with hot asphalt
Restoring all sidewalks to like-new condition
Failure to comply may result in enforcement actions, including use of performance bonds or code violations.
Emergency Work Rules
Emergency work will still be allowed — but under strict conditions.
Only emergency repairs to utility facilities may be performed during the moratorium.
Contractors must notify the City’s Department of Resilience and Public Works and apply for permits within 24 hours of the emergency.
The City will strictly enforce emergency permitting procedures and restoration standards.
Who to Contact
Questions or special requests related to the moratorium should be directed to the
Department of Resilience and Public Works at:
📞 (305) 416-1200
GoPermit’s Take
For contractors and businesses, the moratorium means careful scheduling is essential. Projects planned in affected areas should be completed or temporarily closed out well before November 21st to avoid fines or work stoppages.
If your signage, utility, or site work falls within these zones, GoPermit can help you coordinate with the City of Miami, confirm moratorium boundaries, and ensure your permits and restoration documents are fully compliant before the deadline.
Stay ahead of the schedule — and the shutdowns.
📞 Contact GoPermit to make sure your project clears review before the moratorium begins.
