Property Information

Welcome to the Property Information page, your go-to resource for accessing detailed data and services related to properties within the City of Miami. Whether you're a prospective buyer, property owner, or interested party, this page provides easy access to a variety of tools and services that help you navigate property-related matters. From lien and violation searches to building records, zoning maps, and property history, our platform offers essential information to guide your real estate decisions. Explore the options below to find the data you need to make informed choices and ensure compliance with local regulations.

 

Run a Lien or Violation Search

Are you purchasing a property and want to see if any liens and/or violations exist on it? The City of Miami makes this information public and easy to access through a lien search.

How to use the Interactive Mapping Tool (GIS)

The Zoning Interactive Tool is a mapping application which provides real estate data on properties within the City.

Request Building Records (Microfilm)

Are you buying or renovating a property? The City keeps records of all permits and plans on any property, so that buyers and owners may be informed of a building's history.

Change or Add an Address to a Property

Do you need to change an existing address or to add a unit, floor, or suite to an existing address with the City’s records?

Report an Abandoned or Unsafe Property

Do you need to report a property that is vacant, unsecured, blighted, or abandoned within the City of Miami?

Report an Illegal Residential Use or Unit

If you feel that a property is utilizing or renting a residential space not permitted for this use, the City of Miami monitors home usage to maintain neighborhood aesthetics, protect property values, and ensure safety.

Respond to an Unsafe Structure Violation

If you receive an Unsafe Structure notice, you need to respond within the specified timeline to avoid a hearing.

Register for an Unsafe Structure Hearing

If you would like to speak at an unsafe structure hearing, you must register (online) beforehand.

Send Notification Letters to Neighbors

Certain types of permits (e.g., warrants, exceptions, special events, etc.) require you to send certified letters to your adjacent neighbors.

Determine a Historic Property

Properties designated as historic carry a separate set of rules and regulations, this process helps you determine if your property falls under that category.

Determine if Your Property is in an Archeological Conservation Area

Archeological conservation areas follow specific guidelines regarding appropriate treatments for alterations, additions, and new construction.

Unsafe Structures

The City of Miami Building department enforces building activity that includes unsafe structures, work without existing or active permits, demolitions, and more. Find resources to help you navigate this process.

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