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Commission grants appeal to allow shingle roofs on city‑backed affordable homes

City of Miami Commission · February 26, 2026
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Summary

The commission unanimously granted an appeal from Housing & Community Development to permit shingle roofs instead of clay tile for a Palm Grove affordable‑housing infill project, a change city staff said would reduce construction costs by about $20,000–$25,000 per unit.

The City Commission unanimously granted an appeal Thursday allowing shingle roofing for a city‑led affordable‑housing infill project in the Palm Grove Historic District.

Victor Turner, director of Housing and Community Development, told the commission the department is acting as owner/developer for the project at 411…

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