Updated September 10, 2021
ATTENTION
The City of Miami Parking Surcharge Orlando lockbox will transition to an Atlanta lockbox effective October 12, 2021. The new PO Box address is as follows:
CITY OF MIAMI
COMPLETE CONSULTING SVC GROUP
PO BOX 947634
ATLANTA, GA 30394-7634
COMPLETE CONSULTING SVC GROUP
PO BOX 947634
ATLANTA, GA 30394-7634
The parking surcharge payers who wire the Parking Surcharge Payments will not be affected by this change.
Please Click Here to find the letter from the City of Miami and the remittance report to be used October 12, 2021.
If you have questions, please contact the City of Miami Parking Surcharge Administrator at 305- 573-4300.
- The Parking Surcharge Rate is 15% (fifteen Percent)
- The Operator of the parking facility is responsible for the collection and transmittal of the surcharge to the City of Miami Finance Department.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Parking Surcharge?
On November 15, 2018, the City Commission of the City of Miami amended the City of Miami Parking Surcharge Ordinance. The City of Miami Parking Surcharge Ordinance is imposed upon each User entering a parking transaction. The Parking Surcharge rate is 15% (fifteen percent). The Operator of the Parking Facility is responsible for the collection and transmittal of the Surcharge to the City of Miami Finance Department. The surcharge is applicable to all parking facilities, public or private, where there is a charge, fee or exchange for parking. It also applies to parking associated with valet service, events and parking validations.
What is the Purpose of the Surcharge?
The proceeds, up to the maximum 80% as stipulated in the legislation, will be used to reduce ad valorem (property) taxes and other non-ad valorem fees.
What Parking Revenue is Subject to the Surcharge?
The surcharge will be levied on the sale, lease, or rental of space at parking facilities including, but not limited to, daily, weekly, monthly, annually payments and is applied to the gross revenues derived from any charge, fee or exchange excluding sales tax. The surcharge does not apply to residential parking for tenants or residents, in apartments, condominiums, or co-operatives as defined in the Ordinance.
Who is Responsible for Paying the Surcharge?
Any individual, partnership, association, corporation, or other entity which owns, controls, conducts, leases, operates, or causes to be operated a Parking Facility which offers Parking accommodations for a Charge, Fee, or Exchange is responsible for paying the surcharge. The intent of this definition is to place the burden for collection of the surcharge on the owner of the facility in addition to the entity that operates the Facility if different from the owner.
Do I Pay Sales Tax on Top of Surcharge?
According to The Florida Department of Revenue, surcharge is subject to sales tax. Each entity is advised to check with their accountant.
Click on the following link to read the letter from the State of Florida Department of Revenue.
Where are Payments to be Mailed?
CITY OF MIAMI
COMPLETE CONSULTING SVC GROUP
PO BOX 947634
ATLANTA, GA 30394-7634
How can I get more information regarding the surcharge?
For more information regarding the parking surcharge, please contact
Complete Consulting Services Group
- Address: 2650 Biscayne Boulevard Miami, FL 33137
- Phone Number: 305.573.4300
- Email: Click Here (CCSG - Operations)
