How to Request a Lien Reduction

Property Owner with Property in Compliance or Potential New owner of a Non-Compliant Property

If you are the current owner and your property is in compliance, or if you are a potential new owner of a non-compliant property:

• Email Code Enforcement at codeenf@pinellas.gov to request a Lien Reduction Payoff Form. You will need to provide the property address and your email contact information. You will receive a response that includes:
  • A list of the documents needed to request a reduction.
  • The lien amount, description of property, and owner information. (Note: There will be no charge for the first lien information request. Each additional request is $15.00, which must be paid prior to receiving the update.)
• If you are the current owner and your property is in compliance, you will need to submit the following items:
  • A letter requesting the reduction
  • A copy of the deed
  • Written confirmation that the taxes are up to date and that you have no other outstanding liens in Pinellas County
  • Confirmation that all utilities are current
  • A $300 processing fee
  • Your contact information, including email address
  • A power of attorney, if you want someone else to represent you

Once the reduction is determined and accepted, we will prepare a Joint Motion for Reduction in Fine. You will sign and return it so the Special Magistrate can process a reduction order. When we have the order, all signed documents, your payment, and confirmation that the property is in compliance, we will release the lien and close the case.

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Property Owner with Property not in Compliance

If your property is not in compliance, you will not be able to request a lien reduction. Your property must be in compliance (as verified by a Pinellas County Code Officer / Inspector) in order to request a reduction. In addition, you cannot request a reduction if you have any outstanding liens, taxes due, utility payments or other fees owed to Pinellas County.

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