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Zip Code 10971

Code Violations & Unpermitted Work in 10971

5 open violations across 2 properties — cross-referenced with 17 building permits, recent sales, and tax assessments.

5
Total Violations
2
Expired Permits
0
Unsafe Structures
2
Properties
17
Building Permits

Permit Cross-Reference

Properties with violations + permits 1
Properties with violations, no permits 1

Total permits in zip 17
Issued (active) 0
Final (completed) 0
Expired / voided 7
Total permit value $117,250

Property Value Impact

Avg assessed (properties with violations) $421,802
Avg assessed (violation-free properties) $320,585
32% higher
assessment gap for violated properties

Properties with violations 2
Violation-free properties 41

Ownership of Violated Properties

Corporate-owned 0
Individual-owned 5

Recent Sales on Properties with Violations

Transactions since 2023 on properties that currently have open code violations

Address Sale Price
10971 SW 224 ST, Palmetto Bay, FL 33170-0000 $443,000

All Other Code Violations (2)

General building code, zoning, and property maintenance violations.

Case # Address Market Value
20250240373 10971 SW 224 ST, Palmetto Bay, FL 3 $341,512
20140167266 10971 SW 44 ST, Tamiami, FL 33165-0 $599,761

Expired Permit (2)

Building permits that were pulled but never received final inspection — work may not meet code.

Case # Address Market Value
20250234567 10971 SW 44 ST, Tamiami, FL 33165-0 $599,761
A2020000100 10971 SW 44 ST, Tamiami, FL 33165-0 $599,761

Unknown (1)

Case # Address Market Value
200103005695 10971 SW 44 ST, Tamiami, FL 33165-0 $599,761

What Do These Violations Mean for 10971?

10971 has 5 open code violations across 2 properties. Of these, 2 are expired building permits — meaning someone pulled a permit to do construction work but never completed the final inspection required to close the permit. The work may or may not meet current building codes.

1 properties in this zip have code violations but no building permits on record at all — a strong signal that work was done entirely without permits. This is a significant risk factor for buyers, as unpermitted work can affect insurance coverage, financing eligibility, and resale value.

Of the 2 properties with violations, 5 are individually owned and 0 are corporate-owned (LLC, trust, or corp). Most violated properties are individually owned, suggesting owner-occupied homes where renovation or maintenance projects stalled.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I buy a property with an expired permit in 10971?

Under Florida law, code violations and open permits transfer with the property. You become responsible for bringing the work into compliance, which may require hiring a licensed contractor, scheduling inspections, and potentially undoing or redoing work that doesn't meet code. Always request a permit search before closing.

Can I get a mortgage on a property with code violations?

It depends on the violation type. FHA and VA loans typically require all open violations to be resolved before closing. Conventional loans may allow some minor violations but not "unsafe structure" designations. Cash buyers have no such restrictions, which is why investors often target these properties.

How do I resolve an expired permit in Miami-Dade County?

Contact the Miami-Dade Building Department to request a re-inspection. If the original work meets current code, you may be able to close the permit with a single inspection visit. If the work doesn't meet code, you'll need to hire a licensed contractor to bring it into compliance before re-inspection.