Code violations or fines piling up in Duval County? Sell the house as-is.
We buy houses with code violations across Duval County as-is, for cash. Tell us your timeline and we'll build the closing around it.
- Written cash offer within 24 hours
- No obligation to accept
- You pick the closing date
Can I sell a house with code violations in Duval County?
Yes. We buy houses with open code cases and recorded liens. The title company gets payoff or reduction letters from the local government and the liens are resolved at closing, so you don't have to make the repairs first.
In Duval County, that means working with the Duval County Clerk of Court's records and a Florida title company we close with regularly.
How code violation works in Duval County
Every code violation situation in Duval County follows Florida law. These are the stages and the local offices involved.
Notice of violation
A code officer gives notice and a deadline to fix the problem (Chapter 162, Fla. Stat.).
Hearing
If it isn't fixed, the case goes to the code enforcement board or special magistrate, which can set daily fines.
Fines become a lien
Once the fine order is recorded in the Duval County public records, it becomes a lien on the property and on the violator's other property (s. 162.09).
Foreclosure risk
Three months after the lien is filed, the local government can sue to foreclose it — except on homestead property.
Reduction or payoff
Many local governments offer lien reduction once the property comes into compliance or is sold to someone who will fix it.
What's different about Duval County
Jacksonville and Duval County have been one consolidated government since 1968, which makes Jacksonville the largest city by land area in the contiguous U.S.
We buy houses with code violations throughout Duval County, including Jacksonville, and in unincorporated areas.
| County | Duval County, Northeast Florida |
|---|---|
| County seat | Jacksonville |
| Court for code violation cases | Duval County Circuit Court (4th Judicial Circuit) |
| Official records & court sales | Duval County Clerk of Court |
| Property taxes | Duval County Tax Collector |
| Where we buy | Jacksonville |
Before you sell in Duval County
A cash sale isn't the only path. Duval County homeowners in this spot usually weigh fix and close the case, request a lien reduction, sell to a rehabber and sell for cash as-is. If keeping the house or listing it makes more sense, we'll say so.
Compare every option in the Florida guide →- Daily fines keep adding up
- The repairs need permits you can't afford
- A lien is blocking a refinance or sale
- You inherited the violations with the house
Three steps. Your schedule.
Here's exactly what happens after you ask for an offer on your Duval County property.
Tell us about the house
Share the address and a few details online or by phone. It takes about two minutes and costs nothing.
Get a written cash offer
We review the property and recent nearby sales and send a no-obligation cash offer, usually within 24 hours.
Pick your closing date
Close in as little as 7 days through a Florida title company, or pick a later date. We cover normal closing costs.
What Duval County homeowners ask about code violation
Do I need to make repairs before selling?
No. We buy as-is and handle repairs after closing.
Will the fines keep growing until I sell?
Usually they accrue daily until the violation is fixed or the case is resolved, so moving quickly matters.
Who enforces building and property codes in Duval County?
Incorporated cities run their own code enforcement; unincorporated areas fall under Duval County. Recorded liens show up in the Duval County official records.
Do you buy houses in every part of Duval County?
Yes — including Jacksonville, the county seat of Jacksonville, and unincorporated areas.
Which court handles code violation cases in Duval County?
The Duval County Circuit Court (4th Judicial Circuit). The Duval County Clerk of Court keeps the official records and runs court-ordered sales.
How fast can you close in Duval County?
As little as 7 days after you accept, using a Florida title company. If you need more time, we'll set the date that works for you.
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Get your no-obligation cash offer on your Duval County property.
Two minutes to submit, a written offer within 24 hours, and the closing date you choose. Nothing to fix, nothing to list.