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Homestead council approves $26,773 settlement to resolve long‑standing code lien at 730 NW 17th St

City of Homestead City Council · November 13, 2025
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Summary

After hours of testimony and staff history, Homestead City Council voted 5–1 to approve a $26,773.94 settlement for a code-enforcement lien tied to fire damage and permit noncompliance at 730 Northwest 17th Street; payment must be made within 60 days.

The Homestead City Council voted 5–1 on Nov. 12 to approve a settlement that reduces a long-standing code-enforcement lien on 730 Northwest 17th Street to $26,773.94, payable within 60 calendar days.

The council’s decision followed a staff presentation detailing a series of code actions dating to 2015 after fire damage and condemnation of the structure. According to code-division staff, the total lien had grown to $259,198.94 before the special magistrate previously reduced it to $40,006.35. Staff told council the city recorded a lien with Miami‑Dade County on Feb. 18, 2021, and that multiple certified-mail attempts and on‑site postings…

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