Florida·Data as of Q4 2025

Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL CAM Reconciliation Guide

Vacancy rates, property tax system, operating expense benchmarks, and market-specific CAM billing considerations for Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL commercial landlords.

Current Vacancy Rates

17.8%
Office Vacancy
3.9%
Retail Vacancy
5.6%
Industrial Vacancy

Source: CBRE/JLL Q4 2025 Market Reports

Average CAM per Square Foot

$15.00
Office /SF/yr
$12.25
Retail /SF/yr
$5.25
Industrial /SF/yr

Property Tax System

Assessment Authority

Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser / Broward County Property Appraiser

Protest Procedure

File petition with Value Adjustment Board (VAB) by September 15 (or 25 days after TRIM notice). Magistrate hearing; can appeal to circuit court.

Effective Tax Rate

~1.8-2.2% effective rate (no state income tax, Save Our Homes does not apply to commercial)

Key Submarkets

Brickell/Downtown MiamiCoral GablesAventura/Sunny IslesFort Lauderdale CBDDoral/Airport WestSawgrass/Sunrise

CAM Billing Considerations

  • Hurricane/windstorm insurance is the single largest variable CAM expense
  • Citizens Insurance assessments can create surprise CAM charges
  • International tenant base creates unique lease structure complexity
  • Flood insurance requirements (NFIP and private) add CAM layers
  • Rapid condo-to-office conversion market complicates comparables
Local BOMA Chapter

BOMA Fort Lauderdale / BOMA Miami

Market Context

Miami's insurance costs dominate CAM reconciliation. Hurricane and flood insurance premiums can swing 20-40% year-over-year, making accurate pass-through allocation critical. One of the tighter office markets due to inbound corporate migration.

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