Code violations or fines piling up in Palm Beach County? Sell the house as-is.
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Can I sell a house with code violations in Palm Beach 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.
For Palm Beach County properties, the local steps run through the Palm Beach County Circuit Court (15th Judicial Circuit) and the Palm Beach County Clerk of Court.
How code violation works in Palm Beach County
Here's how a code violation case usually moves in Palm Beach County. Knowing where you are on this timeline tells you how much room you have to sell.
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 Palm Beach 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.
Selling a house with code violations in Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County has a large retiree population and many older condos facing post-Surfside inspection and reserve requirements.
We buy houses with code violations throughout Palm Beach County, including Boca Raton and West Palm Beach, and in unincorporated areas.
| County | Palm Beach County, South Florida |
|---|---|
| County seat | West Palm Beach |
| Court for code violation cases | Palm Beach County Circuit Court (15th Judicial Circuit) |
| Official records & court sales | Palm Beach County Clerk of Court |
| Property taxes | Palm Beach County Tax Collector |
| Where we buy | Boca Raton, West Palm Beach |
Before you sell in Palm Beach County
You have more than one way out. Palm Beach 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.
Selling to us takes three steps, and you control the timing of every one.
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 Palm Beach County homeowners ask about code violation
Can a code lien be foreclosed in Florida?
Yes, three months after it is recorded — but not on property that qualifies as homestead (s. 162.09, Fla. Stat.).
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 Palm Beach County?
Incorporated cities run their own code enforcement; unincorporated areas fall under Palm Beach County. Recorded liens show up in the Palm Beach County official records.
Do you buy houses in every part of Palm Beach County?
Yes — including Boca Raton and West Palm Beach, the county seat of West Palm Beach, and unincorporated areas.
Which court handles code violation cases in Palm Beach County?
The Palm Beach County Circuit Court (15th Judicial Circuit). The Palm Beach County Clerk of Court keeps the official records and runs court-ordered sales.
How fast can you close in Palm Beach 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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