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Zip Code 33177
Code Violations & Unpermitted Work in 33177
32 open violations across 17 properties — cross-referenced with 253 building permits, recent sales, and tax assessments.
32
Total Violations
1
Expired Permits
0
Unsafe Structures
17
Properties
253
Building Permits
Permit Cross-Reference
Properties with violations + permits 8
Properties with violations, no permits 9
Total permits in zip 253
Issued (active) 0
Final (completed) 0
Expired / voided 95
Total permit value $17,200,075
Property Value Impact
Avg assessed (properties with violations) $135,279
Avg assessed (violation-free properties) $319,542
58% lower
assessment gap for violated properties
Properties with violations 10
Violation-free properties 256
Ownership of Violated Properties
Corporate-owned 21
Individual-owned 11
Recent Sales on Properties with Violations
Transactions since 2023 on properties that currently have open code violations
| Address | Sale Price |
|---|---|
| None, South Miami Heights, FL 33177-0000 | $35,000 |
| None, South Miami Heights, FL 33177-0000 | $4,200,000 |
| None, South Miami Heights, FL 33177-0000 | $5,000 |
All Other Code Violations (9)
General building code, zoning, and property maintenance violations.
| Case # | Address | Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 20250240534 | None, South Miami Heights, FL 33177 | — |
| 20250234554 | None, South Miami Heights, FL 33177 | — |
| 20250234394 | None, South Miami Heights, FL 33177 | — |
| 20230221830 | None, South Miami Heights, FL 33177 | — |
| 20230219435 | None, South Miami Heights, FL 33177 | — |
| 20220217241 | None, South Miami Heights, FL 33177 | — |
| 20210206445 | None, South Miami Heights, FL 33177 | — |
| 20200202879 | None, South Miami Heights, FL 33177 | $1,455,864 |
| 20120150516 | None, South Miami Heights, FL 33177 | $1,455,864 |
Expired Permit (1)
Building permits that were pulled but never received final inspection — work may not meet code.
| Case # | Address | Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 20090128546 | None, South Miami Heights, FL 33177 | — |
Unknown (22)
What Do These Violations Mean for 33177?
33177 has 32 open code violations across 17 properties. Of these, 1 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.
9 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 33177 are assessed at an average of $135,279, compared to $319,542 for violation-free properties — a 58% 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 17 properties with violations, 11 are individually owned and 21 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 33177?
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.