4-2-2026 Special Magistrate

The City of Homestead held a Special Magistrate hearing on April 2, 2026, focused primarily on code compliance cases involving property violations such as accumulation of garbage, expired permits, illegal dumping, and unpermitted work. Several cases involved requests for reductions or payment arrangements of liens and fines, including a notable case where a property owner sought an 80% reduction on a lien totaling over $145,000 due to financial hardships and compliance efforts. The magistrate approved various fines, compliance deadlines, and administrative fees, and granted extensions or payment plans in some cases. No new procurement contracts, RFPs, or vendor selections were discussed during this meeting. The session was largely dedicated to enforcement of city codes and resolution of outstanding violations.