A Broward code-violation notice is handled by the government that issued it, usually the city’s code compliance division or the County in the Municipal Services District.
An expired Palm Beach County permit is closed by the agency that issued it: the County for unincorporated areas, or the city or town.
Florida law does not automatically block a home sale over an open or expired permit; the contract, lender and disclosure rules decide the next step.
An expired building permit in Broward County is closed by the building department that issued it, which is usually the city, not one countywide office.
