Ocoee is getting serious about property standards. In late December 2025, the City of Ocoee concluded “Operation Clean Sweep”—a multi-departmental crackdown involving police, fire, and building inspectors. The results were immediate: 33 property citations were issued in a single push, targeting homes near Lafayette Street and Starke Lake. According to the December 2025 City Commission review, staff are now recommending quarterly sweeps and even stiffer fine structures to handle long-term violators.
If you are a homeowner facing a “Notice of Violation,” the 2026 fine structure is brutal. Statutory maximums in Ocoee can reach $250 per day for first offenses and $500 per day for repeat violators. If a condition is deemed “irreparable,” the fine can jump to a staggering $5,000. These aren’t just numbers on a page; they become recorded liens against your property title that accrue daily, eventually allowing the city to move toward foreclosure if left unpaid.
Most traditional buyers cannot close on a home with active code liens because FHA and VA lenders require a “clear title” before funding. This leaves homeowners in a trap: you can’t sell the house to pay the fines, but you can’t stop the fines because you can’t afford the repairs. This is exactly where We buy houses fast in orlando can help. We specialize in buying Ocoee properties “as-is” while they are currently in the code enforcement system.
When you work with us, we take over the legal and financial burden. We negotiate directly with the Special Magistrate at 1 North Bluford Avenue to settle existing liens at the closing table. You don’t have to hire contractors or pull permits for overgrown grass or unpermitted sheds. We handle the city’s demands after the sale, giving you a clean cash exit and stopping those daily fines before they swallow the rest of your equity.