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Got a code violation in Miami-Dade?
What to do and by when

Read the notice carefully: it states the violation, the fine and the deadline to correct. According to Miami-Dade County, to resolve the case you must do both: pay the civil penalty listed and correct the issue within the time specified on the notice. Paying alone does not close the violation.

If you believe the notice was issued in error, you can request an administrative hearing to appeal the inspector's decision. If you do not correct it, the County warns of civil fines and liens recorded against the property. Deadlines are not the same for everyone: the ones on your notice are the ones that count.

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Step by step

  1. Read what the notice saysViolation, address, case number, fine and deadline to correct or request a hearing. Keep the letter: it is the controlling document.
  2. Decide: correct or appealIf the violation is valid, it must be corrected. If you believe it is an error, the County allows you to request an administrative hearing with the Clerk.
  3. Fix the causeOften it is work without a permit or an expired permit: you pull the permit, do the work the city requires and pass inspections.
  4. Pay what appliesThe fine on the notice and, if there was unpermitted work, the permit with its additional charge (“double fee” in Miami-Dade).
  5. Confirm the close-outAsk for confirmation that the case is closed. You can check status with the County's online tools.

What the official sources say

  • A Notice of Violation is issued when an inspector finds work not in compliance with the Florida Building Code or County Code; common causes: expired permits, unpermitted construction and unsafe structures. [1]
  • Failing to correct can lead to civil fines, liens recorded against the property and legal proceedings. [1]
  • To resolve the case you must pay the penalty on the notice and correct within the time it specifies; if you believe it is an error, you can request an administrative hearing. [2]
  • With a Notice of Violation for work without a permit, the permit carries a 100% additional charge (“double fee”). [3]
  • Work-without-permit and expired-permit violations can be searched online for free (Regulation Support Web Viewer). [4]

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Frequently asked questions

Code violation in Miami-Dade

How much time do I have?
Whatever your notice says. There is no single deadline for every violation: the County says to correct “within the time specified on the notice of violation”.
If I pay the fine, is it closed?
No. The County requires both: paying and correcting. If you only pay, the violation stays open.
What if I am in Hialeah or another city?
Your letter states which office handles your case and how to appeal. This guide is based on the County's process; in a municipality it is similar, but the instructions on your notice govern.

Official sources

Checked on October 29, 2026. Rules change: always confirm with your city or the County. This guide is informational and is not legal advice.

  1. Miami-Dade County · Building Code Enforcement
  2. Miami-Dade County · Pay a Code Enforcement Violation
  3. Miami-Dade County · Homeowners General Permit Information
  4. Miami-Dade County · Buying and Selling Residential Properties

Other guides

Legalize unpermitted workGuide →Stop Work Order in MiamiGuide →Certificate of Use in Hialeah & MiamiGuide →Close open permits before sellingGuide →Permits in HialeahGuide →
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