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Unsafe Structures

The Miami-Dade County Consumer and Neighborhood Protection Division enforces provisions of the Florida Building Code and Chapter 8 of the Miami-Dade County Code of Ordinances regarding unsafe structures. This program is designed to protect public safety by identifying and addressing buildings that may pose a hazard to occupants or the community.

An unsafe structure is one that has been declared structurally unsound, dilapidated, or otherwise unsafe for use or occupancy. Unsafe structures may result from poor maintenance, natural disasters, fire, deterioration or unpermitted work.

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Notice Regarding Anonymous Complaints

Florida Statute 125.69 requires that a code inspector only proceed to investigate an anonymous complaint if the code inspector determines, based only on the information from the complaint, that the violation reported presents an imminent threat to the public health, safety, or welfare or imminent destruction of habitat or sensitive resources. If a code inspector does not have enough information or determines that the information provided does not indicate an imminent threat, then the anonymous complaint will not be investigated.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you understand that your complaint will not be investigated if the code inspector determines they do not have enough information or that the information provided does not indicate an imminent threat.

If you do not want to remain anonymous, an investigation can proceed regardless of whether there is an imminent threat, but you must provide both your name and address.