Broward's inspection program
The county's building safety inspection program began in 2006 on a 40-year cycle. Since May 2023, a county policy sets the first inspection at 25 years, and that inspection counts as both phases of the state milestone inspection. Buildings that completed inspections under the older program are treated as compliant with the state law. The practical result is that Broward buildings meet their repair lists earlier in life than buildings in many other counties.
Co-ops are a separate conversation
Broward has hundreds of cooperative buildings. A co-op is not a condominium: you buy shares in a corporation rather than title to a unit, and the agencies apply separate rules. Many conventional lenders do not lend on co-ops at all. If the listing says "co-op," raise it on the first call.
The Broward condo market, August 2026
Miami Realtors reported a median condo price of $257,500 in August 2026, up about 4%, on 883 sales. Inventory fell nearly 15% to 9,427 units, leaving 9.9 months of supply, and 52% of condo sales were cash.
Where Broward buyers get stuck
- Beachfront towers along A1A from Hallandale to Deerfield with inspection-driven assessments.
- Older mid-rise buildings with thin reserves as the 2027 reserve minimum approaches — see the 2026 changes.
- Insurance and deductibles — see insurance.
- Sellers whose buyers keep losing financing — see selling.
Local help
Korbin is based in Fort Lauderdale and works with Broward listing agents before buildings hit the market, so buyers arrive knowing which lenders will finance the unit.
Sources, checked September 2026: Florida DBPR condominium project counts (downloaded September 29, 2026) · Broward Board of Rules and Appeals Policy 05-05 · Pompano Beach building safety inspection program · Miami Realtors, August 2026 Broward report · Florida Statutes 553.899 (milestone inspections). Agency guides change; a lender confirms the rules in force on your application date.
Common questions
When do Broward condo buildings need a safety inspection?
At 25 years and every 10 years after, under the county's building safety inspection program. It satisfies the state milestone inspection.
Can I get a mortgage on a co-op in Broward?
Some lenders finance co-ops; many conventional lenders do not. Co-ops follow separate rules from condominiums, so ask early.
What is the median condo price in Broward?
$257,500 in August 2026, according to Miami Realtors.
Do you work with Fort Lauderdale listing agents?
Yes. Korbin is based in Fort Lauderdale and reviews buildings with agents before they list.