Register a property with City of Homestead
City of Homestead runs the registration program below. Review what you need and what it costs, then register online.
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Property Subject to Foreclosure
$200 to $300 per year, depending on property type
Annual Inspection required
Registration program
Property Subject to Foreclosure
Registration Requirements
A Registrable Property is any real property that:
Is encumbered by a mortgage in default;
Is the subject of a foreclosure action;
Has a foreclosure judgment but has not yet been sold; or
Has been transferred to a mortgagee or affiliated entity via foreclosure sale or deed in lieu.
Registration
Registration is required within 10 days of declaring mortgage in default.
Each parcel requires a separate registration.
Registration information must be updated within 10 days of any change.
Renewal
Registrations must be renewed annually, measured from the initial default date.
Owner / Mortgagee / Trustee (OMT) Update
OMT changes do not require a new registration but must be updated within 10 days.
Property Manager
If the property is vacant, a property manager must be designated.
A 24-hour contact telephone number is required.
Fee Exemptions
Governmental entities must register but are exempt from registration fees.
Governmental entities include HUD, VA, and USDA mortgagees or owners.
Fees
Since October 7, 2025, these are the fees set by the current ordinance.
| Registration fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Residential (1–4 units) | $200 |
| Multi-family | $200 |
| Vacant lot | $200 |
| Mobile home | $200 |
| Commercial | $300 |
| Industrial | $300 |
How your fee is worked out
The fee depends on the property type you select.
Based on your answer to “What is the property structure?”
Late fees
No late fees.
Fees are paid online by card or bank account when you submit your registration. A payment processing fee, if any, is shown before you pay.
Inspection
No inspection fee.
Inspection requirements
Inspections
An initial inspection is required to determine occupancy and code compliance.
Properties must be re-inspected every 30 days while subject to registration.
Inspection details at registration
During registration, the registrant is asked to enter the most recent inspection date.
What you’ll need
The online form asks for the following, starting with the property address.
Required
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What is the property structure?
Choose one
- Residential (1–4 units)
- Multi-family
- Vacant lot
- Mobile home
- Commercial
- Industrial
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Please provide the Investor / Insurer
Choose one
- None
- FNMA
- FHLMC
- HUD
- VA
- FHA
- Other Fed Agency
- 501(c)(3) Organization
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Owner / Mortgagee / Trustee (OMT)
Company contact details
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Asset Manager / Mortgage Servicer (AMS)
Company contact details
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What is the Foreclosure Status?
Choose one
- Pre-foreclosure / Pre-filing
- Public NOD (NOD, LP, NOP)
- REO
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What is the Occupancy Status?
Choose one
- Owner Occupied
- Confirmed Vacant
- Evidence of Vacancy
- Tenant Occupied
- Unknown
Optional
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Foreclosure Case Number
Reference number
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Property Manager (PM)
Company contact details
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Last Inspection Date
Date
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Internal ID
Short answer
An optional identifier of your own that you can use to track this registration.
Help with your registration
Hera Registry runs registration for City of Homestead. For help with the online form, payments, or your account, contact Hera support.
vpro@heraregistry.com 321-234-5303
Questions about local rules
Registration rules and fees are set by City of Homestead.
Information last updated October 28, 2026. FIPS code 1232275.