What Miami-Dade County does

Miami-Dade County is the most populous county in Florida, a political subdivision of the State of Florida founded in 1836 (as Dade County, renamed in 1997) and headquartered at the Stephen P. Clark Center in Miami. It serves a 2025 population of 2,802,029 across 34 incorporated municipalities plus unincorporated areas and welcomes approximately 28 million visitors annually. The county operates as an integrated platform of public services through consolidated departments including Miami International Airport (24.8 million international passengers, first in U.S. international freight), PortMiami (the Cruise Capital of the World at 8.56 million cruise passengers in 2025), Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (serving nearly 2.8 million residents across 14,000+ miles of pipeline), Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office (transitioned back from a Police Department in 2025 under Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz), Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, Miami-Dade Transit, and Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces. Underlying technology includes the Real Time Crime Center aggregating criminal, civil, and social-media data feeds, a Cyber Crimes Bureau conducting digital and crypto forensics, a GIS/Open Data Platform, and deployed IoT and Smart Restroom Monitoring via the ABM Connect for Aviation partnership.

The county funds operations through property taxes, sales taxes, tourist taxes, federal and state grants, service fees, and bond issuances. Aviation Revenue Bonds carry an AA- rating with Positive Outlook from KBRA, supporting a roughly $5.1 billion outstanding bond portfolio. Notable private-sector partnerships include Royal Caribbean Group ($345M Cruise Terminal G), American Airlines ($1B Concourse D expansion), ABM ($125M facility services), Ameresco (energy and water performance contracting), and Prospera (small-business support). The county also operates an Innovation Authority running open innovation challenges, awarding grants of $100,000-$300,000 to early- and growth-stage technology vendors. Strategic priorities over 2026-2027 include hosting seven FIFA World Cup 2026 matches at Hard Rock Stadium (a $46M public investment), completing the Little River District affordable housing development (5,700+ units), launching a Mental Health Center, and executing a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure pipeline. Forecasted budget deficits reaching $323 million by 2030 signal fiscal pressure against the expansion program.

Name

Miami-Dade County

Legal name

Miami-Dade County

Website

https://miamidade.gov

Company type

Public

Founded year

1836

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Miami-Dade County is a Florida political subdivision founded in 1836 that serves 2.8 million residents and 28 million annual visitors through consolidated departments including Miami International Airport, PortMiami, Water and Sewer, Sheriff's Office, and Transit, funded by taxes, fees, and bond issuances.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Services

NAICS

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922), Police Protection (922120), Fire Protection (92216)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Transportation, Parking & Mobility Administration (BPAIACAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL), Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

Keywords

• Local government administration
• Public safety services
• Water and sewer utilities
• Airport and seaport operations
• Emergency management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Miami-Dade County delivers comprehensive county government services to 2.8 million residents and 28 million annual visitors, including online self-service portals (property search, tax and utility payments, transit passes, voter information, inmate search), public safety through the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office with specialized bureaus for cyber crimes, homeland security, and mental health response, water and sewer utility services over 14,000+ miles of pipeline, transportation infrastructure via Miami International Airport and PortMiami, and emergency management and evacuation assistance programs. The county also provides recreational, cultural, and administrative services through 34 incorporated municipalities and unincorporated areas.

Product overview

Miami-Dade County government provides a comprehensive portfolio of public services across transportation, public safety, utilities, emergency management, and administrative functions. The county operates as a platform of services rather than a single product, encompassing online self-service portals (property search, tax payments, transit passes, water/sewer accounts), emergency services (Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office with specialized bureaus for cyber crimes, homeland security, mental health response), critical infrastructure (Miami International Airport handling 24.8 million international passengers annually, PortMiami welcoming 8.5 million cruise passengers), utility services (WASD serving 2.8 million residents across 14,000+ miles of pipelines), and community programs (311 contact center, emergency evacuation assistance, recycling initiatives). The county is investing in major infrastructure projects including Cruise Terminal G ($345M), Concourse D expansion ($1B), and mental health facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 311 Contact Center Centralized service request system allowing residents to report problems, request services, or check status of previously submitted requests including bulky waste pickup, pothole reporting, and mosquito inspections.
• Online Property Search Online tool providing detailed property information including ownership, sales, exemption benefits, and taxable value data for county residents and businesses.
• County Jobs Portal Online employment application system for Miami-Dade County positions with account creation and job application tracking.
• Voter Information Services Online voter registration updates, mail ballot requests, sample ballot viewing, and polling location information for the 1,278,302 registered voters in the county.
• Online Tax Payment Digital payment platform for property taxes and business-related taxes with estimation tools and exemption information.
• Bulky Waste Pickup Residential waste collection service offering two annual pickups of up to 25 cubic yards each for county households.
• Transit Pass System Public transit pass purchasing available online, at Metrorail stations, and other authorized locations.
• Water and Sewer Account Management Online water bill payment, usage monitoring, pool credit requests, and high bill investigations for Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department customers.
• Motor Vehicle Registration Vehicle registration renewals processed online, at the Tax Collector's Office, or authorized agencies for the 2,402,179 registered vehicles in the county.
• Inmate Search Searchable database for current inmates in county custody by name.
• Open Data Portal GIS-based open data platform providing maps, spatial data, and county statistics for public access.
• Mobile Applications County-provided mobile apps for various services including 311 Direct and MDPD COP (Community on Patrol) for citizen engagement.
• Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office (Law Enforcement Services) Law enforcement agency providing public safety services including patrol, investigations, homeland security, cyber crimes, mental health response, and agricultural patrol, led by Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz.
• Mental Health & Wellness Bureau MDSO bureau providing mental health services to employees and citizens including Crisis Response Unit, Threat Management Unit, Victim Services, Crisis Negotiators, and Psychological Services.
• Cyber Crimes Bureau Law enforcement unit investigating computer fraud, cryptocurrency crimes, network intrusions, internet crimes against children, digital forensics, and video forensics.
• Homeland Security Bureau MDSO bureau encompassing Intelligence and Investigations, Priority Response Team, Southeast Florida Fusion Center, Real Time Crime Center, and Southeast Regional Domestic Security Task Force.
• Miami International Airport (MIA) Second busiest U.S. airport for international passengers (24.8 million in 2025) and first for international freight (2,889,025 tons in 2025), serving as the North American gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean.
• PortMiami (Cruise Capital of the World)
• Emergency & Evacuation Assistance Program (EEAP) Free evacuation assistance for residents with specialized transportation needs, medical equipment dependencies, or requiring assistance with daily living activities during emergencies.
• Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD) Utility serving nearly 2.8 million residents across more than 14,000 miles of pipelines with an $8.9 billion capital improvement program for infrastructure modernization.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduction in produce theft and horse slaughter crimes since 2023 through Agricultural Patrol Section investigations
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Royal Caribbean GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 January 2026$345 million Cruise Terminal G at PortMiami, designed to accommodate up to 7,000 passengers and Icon-class vessels, scheduled for completion in late 2027. The project strengthens Miami's position as the Cruise Capital of the World while creating jobs and driving local economic growth.
• Lemartec-NV2A Joint VenturecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 8 January 2026Design-build contractor for the $345 million Cruise Terminal G project at PortMiami, working in partnership with Perez & Perez Architects & Planners.
• Perez & Perez Architects & PlannerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 8 January 2026Architectural and planning partner for the $345 million Cruise Terminal G project at PortMiami.
• ABMcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2025Five-year partnership valued at approximately $125 million to provide comprehensive janitorial, smart facility, and integrated maintenance services at Miami International Airport. Will deploy ABM Connect for Aviation technology platform including IoT implementation and Smart Restroom Monitoring, creating over 250 new jobs.
• Miami-Dade Innovation AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaunched seventh Public Innovation Challenge committing $300,000 to fund emergency management technology solutions. Partnership with County's Department of Emergency Management, Big City Emergency Managers, and Florida International University.
• Miami-Dade Innovation AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner$300,000 innovation challenge for water and sewer technologies, funding early-to-growth stage companies developing solutions for wastewater byproduct recovery and infrastructure optimization.
• GovDealscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline surplus auction platform partnership renewed by Miami-Dade County, having generated over $36 million in auction proceeds since 2015. Platform sells vehicles, industrial equipment, and office items.
• AmerescocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerformance savings contract with Miami-Dade County focused on energy efficiency and infrastructure upgrades. Also installed rooftop solar PV systems and LED lighting retrofits at Miami-Dade Children's Courthouse and E.R. Graham Building under Guaranteed Energy, Water, and Wastewater Performance Savings Contract.
• ProsperacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEntrepreneurial support nonprofit selected by Miami-Dade County to host Financial Literacy Month small business tour. Prospera facilitated $56.8 million in loans for small business clients and trained more than 17,700 entrepreneurs over the past five years.
• SG Holdings / Swerdlow Group / SJM Partners / Alben DuffiecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner$3 billion, 63-acre Little River District mixed-use development approved by Miami-Dade County Commission. Largest affordable housing development in county history with 5,700+ affordable and workforce housing units, generating estimated $9.5 billion in revenue for the County.
• National Park ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMiami-Dade Mayor proposed selling 17,000-acre Alligator Alcatraz site to National Park Service for permanent environmental preservation and incorporation into Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan.
• American AirlinescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner$1 billion Concourse D expansion at Miami International Airport. Project adds 17 new gates designed for larger aircraft, eliminating outdoor boarding and providing improved passenger flow with direct access to customs hall. American operates about 400 daily departures from MIA.
• Florida International UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Miami-Dade Innovation Authority's Public Innovation Challenge for emergency management technology solutions.
• Big City Emergency ManagersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Miami-Dade Innovation Authority's Public Innovation Challenge for emergency management technology solutions.
• HRP GroupminorOthersChicago-based fuel facility owner being acquired by Miami-Dade County through eminent domain. HRP Group purchased the fuel property for $180 million and planned luxury condo development, and has announced it will legally oppose the seizure.
• GL HomesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSunrise-based developer reviving 168-acre Calusa golf course residential development proposal with reduced project size (from 550 to 525 homes) and environmental protections. Negotiating settlement with Save Calusa residents group.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Los Angeles County: The most populous US county, providing a comparable portfolio of public safety, transportation, health, and infrastructure services to a multi-million-resident urban population. Strongest direct analogue to Miami-Dade's scale and breadth of governance responsibilities.
• Cook County, Illinois: Second-largest US county by population, serving metropolitan Chicago with comparable public safety, transportation, and utility functions including a large healthcare system. Closely parallels Miami-Dade's metropolitan governance model.
• Harris County, Texas: Third-largest US county encompassing Houston, with comparable law enforcement, flood/hurricane preparedness, and infrastructure functions. Exhibits similar fiscal pressures and growth dynamics to Miami-Dade.
• Maricopa County, Arizona: Rapid-growth Sun Belt county encompassing Phoenix, with similar demographic, tourism, and infrastructure-expansion pressures. Operates its own sheriff's office and major transportation assets alongside residential service delivery.
• Broward County, Florida: Immediate Florida neighbor county (Fort Lauderdale), serving a comparable population with overlapping tourism, port (Port Everglades), transit, and sheriff's office functions and a similar demographic profile.
• Palm Beach County, Florida: Adjacent Florida county sharing the South Florida market, with similar tourist economy, public-safety structures, and demographic profile; comparable scale of municipal contract service delivery.
• Orange County, Florida: Florida county anchored by Orlando's tourism economy, with comparable public safety, transportation, and convention/event-hosting responsibilities and a similar mid-large county governance scope.
• San Diego County, California: Large international-border county with significant port, airport, tourism, and binational gateway functions — closely matching Miami-Dade's role as a North American gateway, albeit to Mexico rather than LatAm/Caribbean.
• King County, Washington: Major Pacific Northwest county encompassing Seattle, providing comparable public health, transit, sheriff, and environmental services to a populous metropolitan area. Matches Miami-Dade on metropolitan governance breadth.

Regional players

• Hillsborough County, Florida: Florida county encompassing Tampa, with comparable statewide governance and tourism dynamics but operating in a different region from Miami-Dade rather than competing head-to-head for the same residents.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/miamidadecounty
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/miami-dade-county

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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