How to Report a Code Violation in Broward County Without Your Name on the Public Record

Florida’s Senate Bill 60 (2021) requires anyone reporting a neighborhood code violation, like trash, illegal dumping, or an abandoned car, to give their name and address. That information becomes a public record. For residents in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Coral Springs, and Pembroke Pines, the fear of retaliation from a neighbor is enough to keep them from reporting at all. Small problems grow, and neighborhoods suffer. SNITCH gives Broward residents a way to report a real violation while keeping their name off the public filing.

Why Broward County Needs SNITCH After SB 60

SB 60 was meant to cut down on false complaints. It had a side effect: it made people reluctant to report genuine problems. Nobody wants a feud with the house next door, so they stay quiet about illegal dumping, abandoned vehicles, or unsafe conditions. That silence is how neighborhoods decline. The barrier isn’t apathy, it’s exposure.

The Jurisdiction Split in Broward

Broward County has 31 municipalities, each running its own code enforcement, plus Broward County Code Enforcement for the unincorporated areas. A complaint about a Fort Lauderdale property goes to the City of Fort Lauderdale; a Hollywood property goes to the City of Hollywood. SNITCH files with the correct jurisdiction based on the property address you provide, and confirms that jurisdiction accepts an agent-filed complaint before you pay.

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How SNITCH Works

T. Chaz Stevens created SNITCH to close that gap. SNITCH files your code complaint under its own name as the complainant of record. Because your name isn’t on the complaint, a public-records request to the agency returns SNITCH’s information, not yours. The complaint is real and official, it satisfies SB 60’s named-complainant requirement, and your name stays off the public filing. This reduces your exposure to retaliation. It doesn’t erase it, and how much protection you have depends on the municipality. SNITCH confirms the jurisdiction will accept an agent-filed complaint before you pay.

As Stevens puts it: “Snitching has gotten a bad reputation, but snitching is good when it keeps neighborhoods safe and clean.” He adds, “SNITCH isn’t just about reporting. It’s about working together to make neighborhoods safer and cleaner.”

Code Violations SNITCH Files in Broward County

• Abandoned cars in Coral Springs: inoperable or unregistered vehicles cluttering a street. SNITCH files the report for you.
• Illegal dumping in Fort Lauderdale: trash piling up in vacant lots. SNITCH alerts the right city office.
• Construction debris in Pembroke Pines: leftover materials creating a safety hazard. SNITCH gives families a way to report it without becoming the story.
• Overgrown lots and property neglect in Hollywood: conditions that violate local code. SNITCH files with the correct Broward jurisdiction.

How the Process Works

Step 1: Send us the details

The property address, photos, and a description of the condition.

Step 2: We verify before you pay

We confirm the condition is a fileable violation, identify the correct Broward municipality or county department, and verify the jurisdiction accepts an agent-filed complaint. If it doesn’t, we tell you before you pay.

Step 3: We file and track

SNITCH files as the complainant of record, then tells you what happens next, when to expect movement, and how to request a status update.

For HOAs, Civic Groups, and Community Leaders

Homeowners associations and civic groups use SNITCH to simplify the complaint process, communicate clearly with city officials, and get faster results, without putting any single resident’s name on the filing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I report a Broward County code violation without my name on it?

Yes. Florida’s SB 60 (2021) ended anonymous code complaints, so a name is required and it becomes public under Chapter 119. SNITCH files as the complainant of record under its own name, so your name isn’t on the public filing. A records request returns SNITCH’s information, not yours.

Which Broward cities does SNITCH serve?

SNITCH files in Broward jurisdictions that accept an agent-filed complaint, including Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Coral Springs, and Pembroke Pines. SNITCH confirms a specific jurisdiction will accept the filing before charging you.

Is SNITCH legal under Florida law?

Yes. SNITCH files as the named complainant of record, which satisfies SB 60’s requirement that a complaint carry a name and address. SNITCH is an administrative filing service, not a law firm, and does not provide legal advice.

Does using SNITCH guarantee no one will know I reported?

No service can guarantee that. SNITCH keeps your name off the public filing, which reduces the chance of being identified, but a property owner who receives a single specific complaint can sometimes infer the source. SNITCH is honest about that limit up front.

Get Started

Broward County residents, HOAs, and civic groups can visit JoeSnitch.com to begin. Stevens, who has lived in Broward County since childhood, believes in local solutions: “SNITCH helps neighborhoods take back control and keep their communities safe.”

About SNITCH: SNITCH files Florida code violation complaints on behalf of residents, as the named complainant of record, so the resident’s name stays off the public filing. Serving Broward County and jurisdictions across Florida that accept agent-filed complaints.

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