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Zip Code 15705

Code Violations & Unpermitted Work in 15705

17 open violations across 5 properties — cross-referenced with 18 building permits, recent sales, and tax assessments.

17
Total Violations
8
Expired Permits
0
Unsafe Structures
5
Properties
18
Building Permits

Permit Cross-Reference

Properties with violations + permits 3
Properties with violations, no permits 2

Total permits in zip 18
Issued (active) 0
Final (completed) 0
Expired / voided 10
Total permit value $129,967

Property Value Impact

Avg assessed (properties with violations) $315,220
Avg assessed (violation-free properties) $498,965
37% lower
assessment gap for violated properties

Properties with violations 5
Violation-free properties 40

Ownership of Violated Properties

Corporate-owned 0
Individual-owned 17

Recent Sales on Properties with Violations

Transactions since 2023 on properties that currently have open code violations

Address Sale Price
15705 SW 92 TER, The Hammocks, FL 33196-0000 $123,700

All Other Code Violations (9)

General building code, zoning, and property maintenance violations.

Case # Address Market Value
20250234248 15705 SW 304 TER, Homestead, FL 330 $385,229
20240230767 15705 SW 303 TER, Homestead, FL 330 $344,804
20240227279 15705 SW 92 TER, The Hammocks, FL 3 $622,575
20240225204 15705 SW 302 TER, Homestead, FL 330 $315,511
20230223927 15705 SW 92 TER, The Hammocks, FL 3 $622,575
20110147424 15705 SW 92 TER, The Hammocks, FL 3 $622,575
20070109985 15705 SW 92 TER, The Hammocks, FL 3 $622,575
2006099706 15705 SW 92 TER, The Hammocks, FL 3 $622,575
2004027491 15705 SW 92 TER, The Hammocks, FL 3 $622,575

Expired Permit (8)

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

Case # Address Market Value
20260244419 15705 SW 102 PL, Perrine, FL 33157- $445,094
20260244421 15705 SW 102 PL, Perrine, FL 33157- $445,094
A2026000282 15705 SW 102 PL, Perrine, FL 33157- $445,094
A2025003135 15705 SW 92 TER, The Hammocks, FL 3 $622,575
A2022003499 15705 SW 102 PL, Perrine, FL 33157- $445,094
A2017002309 15705 SW 102 PL, Perrine, FL 33157- $445,094
A2013001352 15705 SW 102 PL, Perrine, FL 33157- $445,094
A2009001197 15705 SW 92 TER, The Hammocks, FL 3 $622,575

What Do These Violations Mean for 15705?

15705 has 17 open code violations across 5 properties. Of these, 8 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.

2 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.

Properties with open violations in 15705 are assessed at an average of $315,220, compared to $498,965 for violation-free properties — a 37% assessment gap. While lower assessed values mean lower taxes today, they also reflect the market's recognition of the risk and remediation costs associated with these properties.

Of the 5 properties with violations, 17 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 15705?

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.