Pay a Code Enforcement Violation

What to do if you receive a Notice of Violation

If you've received a notice of violation, you must do both of the following to resolve your case:

• Pay the civil penalty listed on the notice of violation
• Correct the issue within the time specified on the notice of violation (if applicable)
  
  
• File an appeal in person:
  Stephen P. Clark Center
  111 NW 1st Street, 17th Floor
  Miami, FL 33128
  Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  
  
• Make a payment in person:
  Stephen P. Clark Center
  111 NW 1st Street, 26th Floor
  Miami, FL 33128
  Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  
  
• Pay online.

If you believe the notice of violation was issued in error, you may request an administrative hearing to appeal the code inspector's decision. Request an administrative hearing.

For more information, please contact Clerk of the Court and Comptroller. 

If you need help understanding the notice of violation or how to correct it, contact the inspector or agency listed on your notice of violation.

Animal Services Notice of Violation

If your notice of violation is related to Animal Services, it is handled exclusively by Animal Services.

For any questions or to resolve the matter, call 311 to be directed to the appropriate Animal Services representative.

To learn more about an animal citation or related questions, please contact Animal Services. 

Collections

If your notice of violation has been transferred to Credit and Collection, it is in the delinquency stage and no longer handled by the issuing agency. Please contact the Credit and Collection Division directly for assistance.