As of May 2023,  Resolution No. 2023-90 was adopted and now governs the settlements of code enforcement fines/lien(s). Before a lien settlement is recommended to the Board of County Commissioners, the following conditions are considered: 

• Lien amount is no longer accruing.
• Violation(s) must have been abated.
• History of violations involving the applicant.
• Financial hardship payment of full lien would impose, and the measurable expenses incurred bringing the property into compliance.
• Diligent pursuit of applicant to bring property into compliance.
• 10% of the assessed value of the property is the recommendation for approval of settlements, 20% if applicant is found to have repeat violations at subject property or any other property. 

Owners seeking reduction of fines must meet the following criteria: 

• All violations must be corrected on subject property and any other property owned in Collier County.
• Administrative costs must be paid.
• All ad valorem property taxes, special assessments, Collier County utility charges or other Collier County fees or liens against the subject property and all other properties owned by the applicant must be paid.
• No expired permits on all properties owned by the applicant or managing member of the applicant.
• Property use must be consistent with the permitted uses and in compliance with zoning laws.
• Code Lien Relief Application completed.
• Non-refundable application fee of $150 paid.
• New owners must include title insurance policy and/or closing documents, if any, related to the purchase of the property. If title policy noted the outstanding lien or if applicant failed to obtain a title report prior to purchase, a lien reduction may not be granted. 

Completed code lien relief applications can be delivered to Code Enforcement.

Code Lien Relief Application

Resolution 2023-90