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Permit Legalization

Open permits? Unpermitted work?
We bring your property up to code.

We close open and expired permits, resolve code violations and legalize construction done without permits in Miami-Dade, Broward and across Florida - so you can sell, refinance or simply have peace of mind.

MIAMI-DADE EXPERTS

We know the local legalization process.

CLEAR COMMUNICATION

We explain every step in plain language.

FULL RESOLUTION

From inspection to final closed permit.

Common Situations

Problems We Solve

If any of these sound familiar, you're not alone - and it can be fixed. These are the situations we resolve for homeowners every week.

OPEN PERMITS

A contractor pulled a permit years ago and never closed it. Open permits block sales and refinancing until they're resolved.

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EXPIRED PERMITS

The permit expired before final inspection. We reactivate or reapply and coordinate the inspections needed to close it.

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CODE VIOLATIONS

You received a violation notice or fines from the city or county. We build a plan to resolve it and stop fines from growing.

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WORK DONE WITHOUT A PERMIT

A previous owner - or a contractor - built without permits. We legalize the construction through the after-the-fact permit process.

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UNPERMITTED ADDITIONS & CONVERSIONS

Enclosed terraces, garage conversions, extra rooms or efficiencies built without approval. We evaluate what can be legalized and how.

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PRE-SALE PERMIT SEARCH

Buying or selling? We search municipal records for open permits and violations before they become a closing-day surprise.

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What It Means

What Is Legalization?

When construction is done without a permit - or a permit is never closed - the property carries a legal problem that doesn't go away on its own. Legalization (also called an after-the-fact permit) is the official process of bringing that work up to code and getting it approved by the city or county.

IT AFFECTS YOUR SALE

Open permits and unpermitted work appear in title and lien searches, and can delay or kill a closing.

FINES KEEP GROWING

Code violations in Miami-Dade can accrue daily fines and become liens against your property.

IT CAN BE FIXED

With plans, inspections and the right process, most unpermitted work can be legalized - we manage it end to end.

Our Process

From Violation to Closed Permit

A clear, organized path that resolves the problem and documents everything with the city or county.

01

PROPERTY REVIEW

We research municipal records for open permits, expired permits and violations, and inspect the unpermitted work.

02

LEGALIZATION PLAN

We define what's needed: as-built plans, engineering letters, corrections or after-the-fact permit applications.

03

SUBMIT & COORDINATE

We prepare and submit the documents, respond to city comments and schedule the required inspections.

04

CLOSE & CERTIFY

We follow up until every permit is closed and the violation is resolved - with the paperwork to prove it.

Florida residential project brought up to code
Why Choose CORE GROUP

Your Legalization Partner in Miami-Dade

Legalizing unpermitted work takes plans, code knowledge and constant follow-up with building departments. We handle all of it - in English or Spanish - so you don't have to navigate the county alone.

  • Deep knowledge of Miami-Dade and Broward legalization requirements
  • In-house plans and drawings for after-the-fact permits
  • Direct communication with building and code enforcement departments
  • Bilingual support (English & Spanish)

Ready to resolve your open permit or violation?

Tell us about your property - the first consultation is free.

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