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Broward County, FL Property Maintenance: Property Blight (2026)

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Grass height limit: 12 inches typical maximum
Cure period: 10-30 days after notice
Daily fine: $100-500 ($1,000 repeat)
Enforcement: FL Statute 162 liens

City-specific rules exist: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Miramar, Pembroke Pines, and Pompano Beach have their own property blight rules that differ from Broward County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

Summary

Broward County and cities enforce property maintenance codes against blight including overgrown vegetation, junk accumulation, and structural disrepair, with liens placed for unpaid fines.

Full Breakdown

Broward County Code Chapter 39 and municipal property maintenance codes prohibit blight conditions including overgrown grass and weeds exceeding 12 inches, accumulated junk, debris, inoperable vehicles, broken windows, peeling paint, damaged roofs, and structurally unsound buildings. Code enforcement officers investigate complaints and conduct proactive inspections, issuing violation notices with 10-30 day cure periods. Uncorrected violations proceed to special magistrate hearings with fines of $100-500 per day, up to $1,000 daily for repeat violations. Unpaid fines become liens against the property under FL Statute 162, and the county or city may enter properties to abate nuisances and charge costs back to owners. Chronic nuisance properties may face receivership actions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall can my grass get before I get a fine?

Most Broward municipalities cite grass exceeding 12 inches as a nuisance violation.

What happens if I ignore a code violation notice?

Continued noncompliance results in special magistrate fines of $100-500 per day and liens against your property.

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