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Zip Code 11811

Code Violations & Unpermitted Work in 11811

7 open violations across 7 properties — cross-referenced with 53 building permits, recent sales, and tax assessments.

7
Total Violations
0
Expired Permits
0
Unsafe Structures
7
Properties
53
Building Permits

Permit Cross-Reference

Properties with violations + permits 0
Properties with violations, no permits 7

Total permits in zip 53
Issued (active) 0
Final (completed) 0
Expired / voided 15
Total permit value $1,329,376

Property Value Impact

Avg assessed (properties with violations) $255,741
Avg assessed (violation-free properties) $231,351
11% higher
assessment gap for violated properties

Properties with violations 7
Violation-free properties 192

Ownership of Violated Properties

Corporate-owned 1
Individual-owned 6

All Other Code Violations (7)

General building code, zoning, and property maintenance violations.

Case # Address Market Value
20260245266 11811 SW 173 ST, South Miami Height $371,902
20250239064 11811 SW 18 ST 6-24, Kendall, FL 33 $230,242
20250239061 11811 SW 18 ST 5-24, Kendall, FL 33 $230,242
20250239019 11811 SW 18 ST 2-24, Kendall, FL 33 $264,056
20250239030 11811 SW 18 ST 4-24, Kendall, FL 33 $230,242
20250238400 11811 SW 25 TER, Kendall, FL 33175- $678,837
20200203740 11811 SW 243 ST, Homestead, FL 3303 $486,664

What Do These Violations Mean for 11811?

11811 has 7 open code violations across 7 properties. Of these, 0 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.

7 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 7 properties with violations, 6 are individually owned and 1 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 11811?

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.