About Us
Welcome to the City of Miramar!
The City of Miramar is centrally located in the heart of South Florida between Broward and Miami-Dade Counties. This strategic location provides excellent accessibility to the region’s major transportation corridors, international airports, and seaports.
The four major corridors that traverse the City include Florida’s Turnpike, Interstate-75, U.S. 441/State Road 7, and U.S. 27. In addition, Interstate-95, Interstate-595, and State Road 826 are in close proximity. These corridors provide a 20-minute commute to both Miami and Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airports and their respective downtowns and seaports. We are in the place to do business in South Florida. To add to that, we host offices of most Fortune 1,000 companies in our city!
National All-America City Award for 2021
Miramar stood out as the sole city in Florida and among just 10 cities across the United States to be honored with theNational All-America City Award for 2021for the City’s management of rapid growth and building a resilient and equitable economy.
Smart 50 Award winner
Miramar has been acknowledged twice with theSmart 50 Award winner, placing it among an elite group of international cities acclaimed for transformative smart-cities initiatives.
Miramar has experienced significant growth, transforming from a bedroom community to a bustling city with diverse residential communities, corporate parks, and recreational opportunities.
Population
Miramar has a population of 137,208 with a workforce of 75,709 people: a high level of workforce participation in a robust local economy
College Educated Residents
The city has a high percentage of college-educated residents, with 35,596 (47% of the labor force) holding a Bachelor Degree or higher
Median Household
Miramar's median household income stands at $80,661, notably higher than the U.S. average of $74,755, indicating an economically stable community.
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT & INCENTIVES
Broward County’s Financial and Non-Financial Incentive Packages
Monetary Award
Monetary award to new, relocating, or expanding Targeted Industry Businesses that provide the County with a positive return on investment based upon the number of new jobs created and their corresponding cumulative salaries, for up to $2,000 per new job created and a maximum Broward County contribution of $1,000,000.
Quick Response Training (QRT)
Quick Response Training (QRT) provides grant funding for customized training to new or expanding businesses. A local training provider is selected and available to assist in the application process and program development, with an awarded tax refund of $3,000 per new full-time Florida job created.
Annual Credit
Annual credit against the corporate income tax which is available for up to 20 years in an amount up to 5% of the eligible capital costs generated by a qualifying project. Projects with investments of at least $25 million and 100 jobs are eligible to receive the full credit.
R&D Tax Credit
The R&D tax credit is available to a business enterprise that has qualified research expenses in Florida in the taxable year and is allowed a research credit equal to 10% of the excess qualified research expenses, the total amount of credits that may be granted under this program is $9 million.
Expedited Review Process
Expedited review process for permitting and amendments to facilitate new and expanding companies seeking to renovate existing facilities or construct a new facility, that create at least 50 jobs, or 25 jobs if the project is in an enterprise zone or rural county, Bringing together regulatory agencies, authorities, and government departments to review projects
Designated High-Impact Sector
Designated high-impact sector businesses creating at least 50 new full-time equivalent jobs in Florida; and making an investment of at least $50 million in a three-year period may be eligible for this grant program, which awards 50% of the eligible grant upon commencement of operations, and 50% on completion of objectives.
POWERED BY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING DEPARTMENT
Mission:
To provide impactful housing and economic development solutions.
Vision:
To be recognized as the model for transformational solutions in housing and economic development.
In summary, the City of Miramar welcomes all companies interested in investing in our community. We want to thank you for selecting our city to grow your business! Please know that we are here to assist you in opening your business quickly and smoothly.