South Florida condo age report 2026

How many South Florida condos are more than 30 years old? In Florida's condominium records, 5,984 of the 7,940 condominiums of 20 or more units in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach were recorded before 1996, holding 65% of their units. A recorded date is when the condominium was registered with the state; a building converted to condominium later can be older than its record.

When does a Florida condo need a milestone inspection? Section 553.899 of the Florida Statutes requires a milestone structural inspection for condominium and cooperative buildings three or more habitable stories tall once they reach 30 years of age, and every ten years after. Age runs from the date the building's certificate of occupancy was issued, and the local building department notifies the association when an inspection is due, so check the specific building with both.

Does this report say which buildings are unsafe or face assessments? No. A recorded date and a unit count say nothing about a building's condition, height, inspection results, reserves or charges. Use it to see where older stock is concentrated, then request the association's milestone inspection report and structural integrity reserve study for any building you are considering.