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Council approves conditional $4,000 settlement on contested lien after homeowner cites hardship
Summary
Council heard from Miss Hayes about an outstanding code-enforcement lien totaling about $17,700 and approved a conditional $4,000 resolution (contingent on the property brought into compliance before sale), directing staff to remove the current item from magistrate consideration and avoid additional penalties if conditions are met.
The Destin City Council approved a conditional settlement to reduce a code-enforcement lien on a townhome at 3861 Indian Trail #102 after the owner described financial hardship and confusion over permitting requirements.
City staff told the council that, as of Jan. 12, 2026, the lien totaled roughly $17,700 — comprised of approximately 334 days of $50-per-day continuing fines plus about $1,000 in administrative fines tied to two…
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