Special Magistrate

Lien Search Request

Lien Search Requests for properties within the City of Tamarac can be submitted online, and include information on the following:

  • ✅ Building Permits
    • ✓ Open Building Permits, including Permit Numbers, for the specified property
  • ✅ Special Magistrate Cases (including violations, liens and case information)
    • ✓ Building
    • ✓ Code Enforcement
    • ✓ Business Licenses
    • ✓ Fire Prevention

Lien Settlement Request Form

  • To request a Lien Settlement, fully complete the Lien Settlement Request Form, and then submit to the Building Department with all appropriate fees.
  • When a property is subject to a real estate transaction such as a short sale, bank sale or owner to owner and the property may be subject to a lien from the City of Tamarac, realtors and/or title companies are required to submit this form to obtain a settlement on the lien from the City.

abatement hearings

Abatement Hearings are scheduled on the Third (3rd) Wednesday of the month. Abatement Applications need to be submitted at least one week prior to the hearing date. Hearings commence at 2:00 p.m. and are held in: 

Special Magistrate Meeting Dates 


S M T W T F S

  • January 7, 2026
  • July 1, 2026
  • February 4, 2026
  • August 5, 2026
  • March 4, 2026
  • September 3, 2026
  • April 1, 2026
  • October 7, 2026
  • May 6, 2026
  • November 4, 2026
  • June 3, 2026
  • December 2, 2026

Abatement Application

  • The owner of the property can attend the hearing and request that the lien on the property be waived, reduced to a specific amount, or upheld in full.
  • Application for an Abatement Hearing is available to a property owner after compliance of a Building Code Violation has been obtained on the property.

Special Magistrate Hearing Information