The formal procedure for residents to report instances of pest infestations within both occupied and vacant structures to the City can be initiated by reaching out via multiple channels, including contacting Code Compliance's direct number at (305) 673-7555, utilizing the Miami Beach Gov app, or contacting dispatch after business hours via (305) 604-CITY. Upon receiving a complaint, a designated officer will be assigned to investigate the complaint and gather evidence such as droppings or visible signs of pests like rats, mice, roaches, or other vermin.

If violations are substantiated, the assigned officers will proceed to issue notices to the respective property owners, adhering to the prescribed procedures detailed in Chapter 162 of the Florida Statutes. These notices may be served through various means such as certified mail, property posting, or hand delivery. Property owners are then obligated to furnish a report or invoice from a licensed exterminator as confirmation of pest remediation efforts.

Once compliance is confirmed through verification, the case will be marked as closed. Failure to comply with the outlined remediation directives will prompt the initiation of proceedings at a Special Magistrate hearing.