4-16-2026 Special Magistrate

The City of Homestead held a Special Magistrate hearing on April 16, 2026, focusing primarily on code enforcement violations related to property maintenance, permitting, and compliance issues. Several cases involved fines and penalties for non-permitted work, expired permits, illegal dumping, and other code violations. The magistrate granted extensions ranging from 5 to 90 days for property owners to come into compliance, often waiving or imposing $80 administrative fees. Notably, a significant fine reduction was approved in one case, lowering an $81,940 fine to $12,500 with a 60-day payment period. The meeting included discussions on permit requirements, enforcement of local ordinances, and the responsibilities of property owners to maintain compliance. No new contracts, procurement decisions, or budget allocations were discussed during this session.