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Zip Code 18800

Code Violations & Unpermitted Work in 18800

7 open violations across 5 properties — cross-referenced with 29 building permits, recent sales, and tax assessments.

7
Total Violations
4
Expired Permits
0
Unsafe Structures
5
Properties
29
Building Permits

Permit Cross-Reference

Properties with violations + permits 5
Properties with violations, no permits 0

Total permits in zip 29
Issued (active) 0
Final (completed) 0
Expired / voided 16
Total permit value $378,546

Property Value Impact

Avg assessed (properties with violations) $370,526
Avg assessed (violation-free properties) $314,046
18% higher
assessment gap for violated properties

Properties with violations 5
Violation-free properties 410

Ownership of Violated Properties

Corporate-owned 5
Individual-owned 2

All Other Code Violations (2)

General building code, zoning, and property maintenance violations.

Case # Address Market Value
20260243816 18800 SW 308 ST, Miami-Dade County, $339,702
20240229268 18800 SW 316 ST, Miami-Dade County, $506,745

Expired Permit (4)

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

Case # Address Market Value
A2026000091 18800 SW 137 AVE, South Miami Heigh $1,094,610
A2024001765 18800 SW 308 ST, Miami-Dade County, $339,702
A2023003518 18800 SW 308 ST, Miami-Dade County, $339,702
A2021002652 18800 NW 77 CT, Country Club, FL 33 $590,664

Unknown (1)

Case # Address Market Value
200009000633 18800 SW 177 AVE, South Miami Heigh $1,043,479

What Do These Violations Mean for 18800?

18800 has 7 open code violations across 5 properties. Of these, 4 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.

Of the 5 properties with violations, 2 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 18800?

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.