When you are buying or selling a property in Florida, one of the most important steps in the process is ensuring that all permits are properly closed out. An open permit — a building permit that was issued but never received a final inspection or certificate of completion — can stop a real estate transaction in its tracks.
Why Open Permits Are a Problem at Closing
Florida title companies conduct thorough building department record searches as part of every closing. Any open permit will be flagged, and most lenders will not issue mortgage financing on a property with an unresolved open permit. For sellers, this often surfaces as a surprise late in the transaction — creating urgency to resolve it quickly before the closing date.
What Causes Open Permits?
- Previous owners completed renovations but never called for a final inspection
- Contractors pulled permits, completed structural work, and moved on without finalizing MEP inspections
- Hurricane repair work was permitted but final inspections were skipped once the immediate damage was addressed
- Permits were pulled for work that was never actually completed
Why Tew & Taylor for Open Permit Resolution
The key to resolving an open permit quickly is getting the outstanding inspection scheduled fast — and that is exactly where Tew & Taylor has a structural advantage over the municipal process. While waiting in the municipal inspection queue can take 2–3 weeks in active Florida markets, Tew & Taylor can schedule an inspection same-day or next-day in most jurisdictions.
- Same-day and next-day inspection scheduling in most jurisdictions
- Direct coordination with local building departments
- Documentation provided to title company in required format
- Experience resolving open permits across 15+ Florida counties
Contact us at 561-366-0100 or office@tewandtaylor.com to discuss your open permit situation.
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