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Zip Code 18400
Code Violations & Unpermitted Work in 18400
8 open violations across 6 properties — cross-referenced with 123 building permits, recent sales, and tax assessments.
8
Total Violations
0
Expired Permits
3
Unsafe Structures
6
Properties
123
Building Permits
Permit Cross-Reference
Properties with violations + permits 4
Properties with violations, no permits 2
Total permits in zip 123
Issued (active) 0
Final (completed) 0
Expired / voided 71
Total permit value $3,110,761
Property Value Impact
Avg assessed (properties with violations) $2,631,697
Avg assessed (violation-free properties) $797,903
230% higher
assessment gap for violated properties
Properties with violations 6
Violation-free properties 74
Ownership of Violated Properties
Corporate-owned 5
Individual-owned 3
Recent Sales on Properties with Violations
Transactions since 2023 on properties that currently have open code violations
| Address | Sale Price |
|---|---|
| 18400 SW 117 AVE, South Miami Heights, FL 33177-0000 | $530,000 |
All Other Code Violations (1)
General building code, zoning, and property maintenance violations.
| Case # | Address | Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 20210209301 | 18400 SW 216 ST, Palmetto Bay, FL 3 | $1,954,662 |
Boilers (1)
Boiler inspection violations — typically commercial properties.
| Case # | Address | Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| R2022046886 | 18400 SW 256 ST, Miami-Dade County, | $3,935,507 |
Unsafe Structure (3)
Properties formally designated unsafe by Miami-Dade County — may be condemned or require demolition.
| Case # | Address | Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| F2024000426 | 18400 S DIXIE HWY, Perrine, FL 3315 | $2,401,504 |
| 20240225812 | 18400 SW 216 ST, Palmetto Bay, FL 3 | $1,954,662 |
| F2014115379 | 18400 NW 68 AVE, Country Club, FL 3 | $6,886,667 |
Unknown (3)
| Case # | Address | Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 202501001979 | 18400 SW 266 ST, Miami-Dade County, | $308,417 |
| 201502004398 | 18400 SW 216 ST, Palmetto Bay, FL 3 | $1,954,662 |
| 200101005252 | 18400 SW 117 AVE, South Miami Heigh | $476,296 |
What Do These Violations Mean for 18400?
18400 has 8 open code violations across 6 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.
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.
Of the 6 properties with violations, 3 are individually owned and 5 are corporate-owned (LLC, trust, or corp). The higher corporate ownership rate suggests many of these may be investment or rental properties where maintenance has been deferred.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I buy a property with an expired permit in 18400?
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.