Start with your building
Ask management about move-in reservations, elevator access, required mover insurance, parking, deliveries, recycling, pet rules, and emergency contacts. Ask how rented vehicles, guest vehicles, and your own vehicle should be registered. Confirm which utilities are included before opening accounts. Check which cable and internet providers serve your building. Some condominiums have a designated provider or an included service package, so ask management before signing up.
Driver’s license, ID & vehicle
Moving from another state and changing an address within Florida are different processes. Check FLHSMV promptly for the deadlines, documents, insurance, and vehicle registration requirements that apply to you.
Florida new-resident requirements ↗
Getting around
Brickell is easy to get around without a car. The Metromover is free and connects Brickell to Downtown and Omni. The Metrorail Brickell station links you to the airport, Coconut Grove, and beyond. For short trips, try bike share or walk and ride The Underline, the linear park running south from Brickell. Ask your building about guest parking and resident parking rules before your first visitor arrives.
Plan your trip with Miami-Dade Transit ↗
Forward mail & update your address
Use USPS for mail forwarding. Separately update your employer, banks, insurers, healthcare providers, subscriptions, and delivery accounts. Mail forwarding does not update every account.
USPS mail forwarding ↗
Review your voter registration
If eligible, check your registration address and polling information after moving. Use the county’s official registration guidance for changes.
Miami-Dade voter registration ↗
Homestead exemption (for owners)
If you own your unit and live in it as your permanent home, you may qualify for Florida's homestead exemption, which can lower your property taxes and limit future increases. You must own and live in the property as of January 1, and the application is due to the Miami-Dade Property Appraiser by March 1. Renters do not need to apply.
Apply with the Miami-Dade Property Appraiser ↗
Dog parks and walks nearby
Brickell has several places for fresh air with your dog. The City lists 1814 Brickell Park and Alice C. Wainwright Park as dog-friendly on leash. For off-leash play, use the City park directory to confirm current dog-run locations, hours, and rules before you go. Bring bags and water, and follow posted leash requirements.
Find dog-friendly City parks ↗
Set up everyday essentials
Confirm electricity, internet, and water arrangements with your building. Find a nearby pharmacy and urgent care, and save your management and front-desk contacts in your phone. Keep a short list of the numbers you may need in a hurry, from building security to the police non-emergency line. BHA's Brickell emergency contacts bookmark puts them in one place you can print or keep by the door.
Download the Brickell emergency contacts bookmark ↓
Review and make a storm plan
Check your address’s storm surge planning zone, follow official evacuation instructions, and ask management about building procedures. Plan for medication, pets, supplies, and any assistance you may need.
Miami-Dade emergency planning ↗