How to Request Property Research and Building Code Records in Broward County
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The Frame
Property owners and prospective buyers in must use the new online portal to verify open permits, code violations, or s that could affect property transactions or legal compliance.
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Property owners in unincorporated Broward County
They must use the new online portal and pay fees to research or resolve building code and permit issues.
Prospective property buyers
They must use the portal to identify potential liens or open permits associated with a property.
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Summary
Key Facts
- All property research and building code violation requests must be submitted via the new online portal.
- Users are required to create an online account to submit requests.
- Research fees must be paid before the search process begins.
- The service is limited to the Broward Municipal Services District (unincorporated Broward County).
- Processing time for requests is 5-7 business days.
- A $60.00 fee applies to Code Compliance Enforcement research.
- Permits with statuses of 'Finaled', 'Closed', 'Cancelled', or 'Null and Void' are considered closed.
- Permits with statuses of 'New', 'Plan Review', 'Expired', 'Reviews Complete', 'Wait for Payment', or 'Issued' are not considered closed.
- Elevating device research must be handled separately by contacting elevators@broward.org.
- Code Enforcement Section (CES) lien searches (land clearance, zoning, junk property) require contacting a separate department via phone or email.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check for building code violations on a property?
How long does it take to get my property research results?
What if the property is not in the Broward Municipal Services District?
Why It Matters
Property owners and prospective buyers in must use the new online portal to verify open permits, code violations, or s that could affect property transactions or legal compliance.
News Coverage
Lobbying Activity
1607 STRATEGIES, LLC
on behalf of American Property Casualty Insurance Association
2026
“Issues relating to the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program and other Issues related to flood insurance. Issues related to the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Issues regarding environmental policies and their consideration by insurers and state insurance regulators. Issues related to the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program. H.R. 7128, TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026, all provisions.”
1607 STRATEGIES, LLC
on behalf of American Property Casualty Insurance Association
2026
“Issues relating to the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program and other Issues related to flood insurance. Issues related to the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Issues regarding environmental policies and their consideration by insurers and state insurance regulators. Issues related to the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program. H.R. 7128, TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026, all provisions.”
1607 STRATEGIES, LLC
on behalf of American Property Casualty Insurance Association
2025
“Issues relating to the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program and other Issues related to flood insurance. Issues related to the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Issues regarding environmental policies and their consideration by insurers and state insurance regulators.”
1607 STRATEGIES, LLC
on behalf of American Property Casualty Insurance Association
2025
“Issues relating to the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program and other issues related to flood insurance products. Issues related to the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Issues regarding environmental policies and their consideration by insurers and state insurance regulators.”
1607 STRATEGIES, LLC
on behalf of American Property Casualty Insurance Association
2025
“Issues relating to the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program and other issues related to flood insurance products. Issues related to the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Issues related to the California wildfires and disaster response. Issues regarding environmental policies and their consideration by insurers and state insurance regulators.”
1607 STRATEGIES, LLC
on behalf of American Property Casualty Insurance Association
2025
“Issues relating to the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program and other issues related to flood insurance products. Issues related to the Fair Credit Reporting Act. H.R. 1105, Disaster Resiliency and Coverage Act of 2025, all provisions. Issues related to the California wildfires and disaster response. Issues regarding environmental policies and their consideration by insurers and state insurance regulators.”
1607 STRATEGIES, LLC
on behalf of American Property Casualty Insurance Association
2024
“Issues relating to the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program and other issues related to flood insurance products. Marijuana impairment research. Issues relating to automobile insurance. Issues related to home owners insurance. Issues relating to Federal Insurance Office activities regarding consideration of ESG policies by insurers. Issues regarding environmental policies and their consideration by insurers and state insurance regulators. H.R. 7462, Wildfire Insurance Coverage Act of 2023, all provisions.”
1607 STRATEGIES, LLC
on behalf of American Property Casualty Insurance Association
2024
“Issues relating to the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program and other issues related to flood insurance products. Marijuana impairment research. Issues relating to automobile insurance. Issues related to home owners insurance. Issues relating to Federal Insurance Office activities regarding consideration of ESG policies by insurers. Issues regarding environmental policies and their consideration by insurers and state insurance regulators. H.R. 7462, Wildfire Insurance Coverage Act of 2023, all provisions.”
1607 STRATEGIES, LLC
on behalf of American Property Casualty Insurance Association
2024
“Issues relating to the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program and other issues related to flood insurance products. Marijuana impairment research. Issues relating to automobile insurance. Issues relating to Federal Insurance Office activities regarding consideration of ESG policies by insurers. Issues relating to the Federal Insurance Office regarding environmental policies and their consideration by insurers and state insurance regulators. H.R. 7462, Wildfire Insurance Coverage Act of 2023, all provisions.”
1607 STRATEGIES, LLC
on behalf of American Property Casualty Insurance Association
2024
“Issues relating to the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program and other issues related to flood insurance products. Marijuana impairment research. Issues relating to automobile insurance. Issues relating to Federal Insurance Office activities regarding consideration of ESG policies by insurers. Issues relating to the Federal Insurance Office regarding environmental policies and their consideration by insurers and state insurance regulators.”
Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Digital Transformation of Records
The county has moved from manual or disparate request methods to a centralized, account-based online portal system.
Connected Entities
Sources
www.broward.org
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance40How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz10Current news / social attention level
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