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1550 NE Miami Place,
Miami, FL 33132
786.981.8925
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Live Local

What is the Live Local Act?

Live Local in Miami, FL


The Live Local Act is a Florida law aimed at promoting housing stability and affordability. It balances fair rents with community needs to support long-term housing options, ensuring tenants have secure, affordable living spaces and fostering stronger, more resilient communities.

Program Eligibility

To take advantage of the Live Local Program, prospective tenants must meet specific eligibility criteria. We’ve outlined these requirements to ensure you qualify for this valuable program.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

We understand that navigating this process can raise questions, so we've compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help guide you through each step. If you don't find the answers you're looking for or need additional assistance, please don't hesitate to contact our team.

Program Benefits

The Live Local Program provides several key advantages for tenants, such as:

1. Affordable Housing Incentives

Provides more affordable housing options for qualifying residents.

2. Reduced Rent Rates

Offers discounts or special rates for certain local tenants.

3. Increased Access to Housing

Expands housing availability for people working in essential or local industries.

4. Local Economic Growth

Encourages residents to live closer to their places of employment, benefiting local businesses and reducing commuting times.

5. Community Development

Promotes the development of new housing in areas with high demand.

Miami-Dade County (Miami-Miami Bch-Kendall HMFA; Miami-Ft. Lauderdale-West Palm Bch) Median: 89,800

Maximum Housing Income

Household Size 120% AMI Limit
1 person $114,480
2 people $130,800
3 people $147,120
4 people $163,440
5 people $176,520

Rent Limit

# of Bedrooms In Unit 120% AMI Limit
0 $2,862
1 $3,066
2 $3,678

Floor Plans

Live Local

*Your total monthly leasing price is intended to provide clarity and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees and charges. It does not include variable or usage-based fees, optional services, situational fees, or charges due at move-in or move-out. Variable fees, such as utilities or third-party services, may change based on provider rates, resident usage, or other external factors. Base rent is determined by local market conditions. Security deposit amounts, if required, may vary based on screening results. Residents are responsible for damages beyond normal wear and tear and may be required to maintain renters insurance or obtain a liability waiver, if available. As part of our commitment to transparency, all required local tenant-rights disclosures will be provided during the application process. Our team is available to assist with any questions or provide additional details.

Security Deposit - 1 Bed $1,000 One-time

With approved credit, can vary with conditional approval.

 Mandatory
Application Fee $150 One-time Mandatory
Administration Fee $350 One-time Mandatory
Security Deposit - Studio $750 One-time

With approved credit, can vary with conditional approval.

 Mandatory
Security Deposit - 2 Bed $1,500 One-time

With approved credit, can vary with conditional approval.

 Mandatory
Common Area Electric Reimbursement $50 Monthly Mandatory
Package Locker Fee $35 Monthly Mandatory
Bulk Internet Fee $65 Monthly Mandatory
Trash Reimbursement $25 Monthly Mandatory
Amenity Fee $50 Monthly Mandatory
Pet Fee $500 One-time

Per Pet

 Optional
Pet Rent $30 Monthly Optional
Reserved/Covered Parking $175 Monthly

1st Car

 Optional
Month to Month Fee $500 Monthly

On top of market rent

 Situational
Late Fee $250 Per-occurrence Situational
NSF Fee $100 Per-occurrence

Insufficient Funds

 Situational
Tandem Spaces $425 Monthly Situational

Excel Miami Frequently Asked Questions

Curious about our community, amenities, or leasing process? Below, you'll find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions, thoughtfully compiled to provide the information you need with ease and clarity.

Our Furnished Starts at $2720 | 14 Months Total Monthly Leasing Price (Base Rent: $2495)
Our Live Local Starts at $2070 | 14 Months Total Monthly Leasing Price (Base Rent: $1845)
Our studio Starts at $2070 | 14 Months Total Monthly Leasing Price (Base Rent: $1845)
Our Townhouse Residence Starts at $2710 | 14 Months Total Monthly Leasing Price (Base Rent: $2485)
Our one bedroom Starts at $2590 | 14 Months Total Monthly Leasing Price (Base Rent: $2365)
Our two bedroom Starts at $3605 | 14 Months Total Monthly Leasing Price (Base Rent: $3380)
We have Furnished, Live Local, studio, Townhouse Residence, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments.
Yes! Excel Miami is a pet-friendly community.