Miami-Dade County Chapter 17A requires vacant lot owners to maintain properties free of overgrown vegetation, debris, and hazardous conditions. Unmaintained vacant lots may be cleaned by the county at the owner's expense.
Miami-Dade County Code Chapter 17A establishes vacant and substandard structure minimum standards. Vacant lot owners must maintain properties free of overgrown vegetation, litter, debris, standing water, and hazardous conditions. Properties must not attract vermin or create fire hazards. The Neighborhood Compliance Section inspects vacant properties for code compliance. If violations are not corrected within the specified compliance period, Miami-Dade County may perform maintenance at the property owner's expense. A lien may be placed on the property for unpaid costs. Report vacant lot violations through 311.
Chapter 17A violations enforced under Chapter 8CC. Daily penalties accrue. County may perform maintenance and bill the owner. Liens placed for unpaid costs.
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