Homestead lien searches cover four city files
Homestead's city lien request checks assessments, code, utilities, and city liens. County records and permit history remain separate.
One address can have city balances and county records at the same time.
Homestead’s lien request checks four city files. They cover downtown assessments, code compliance, utilities, and liens placed by the city. The form asks for the folio number, address, legal description, owner, and buyer. Missing details can slow the search.
The city calls for a new lien search after 30 days. That makes the result a dated closing paper, not a permanent property certificate. Use the live forms page because the method, fee, and response time can change.
This request does not list open permits. It also does not replace Miami-Dade County official records. The county clerk keeps a separate public file for deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, and proof that a lien was paid.
For a purchase, refinance, inheritance, or transfer, keep the city result beside the county and permit checks. When an item appears, find the office that owns it. Then make sure the current deal shows how it was handled.
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Official sources
- City of Homestead - Forms
- City of Homestead - Lien Search Request Form
- Miami-Dade Clerk of Court and Comptroller - Official Records
Last checked against these sources: July 19, 2026.
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