Hendry County code enforcement reports staffing gains, rise in cases and liens

Feb 12, 2025

County code enforcement supervisor reported increased staffing since mid‑2023, which officials said allowed more proactive inspections and drove an increase in documented cases, warnings and liens; the county attorney said staff will propose a code-lien reduction policy to encourage property turnover.

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Hendry County’s code enforcement division told commissioners on Feb. 11 that increased staffing over the past 18 months has allowed a shift from reactive to proactive enforcement, producing more documented warnings, higher compliance and more recorded liens.

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