Code Compliance

***NOTICE***

In response to the amended Florida Statute, Wellington can no longer accept anonymous code compliance complaints unless the alleged violation meets the noted exception below.  Individuals wishing to submit a complaint are required to provide their name and address. Thank you for you cooperation


Mission

To promote Wellington’s vision and mission statement and the Wellington's comprehensive plan by providing accurate, fair, effective, and expeditious code enforcement to the citizens of Wellington. Code compliance pursues quality property and development standards while protecting the health, safety, and welfare of all residents through enforcement of Wellington codes and ordinances and property maintenance standards.

Senate Bill 60

The 2021 Florida legislative session passed Senate Bill (SB) 60 entitled County and Municipal Code Enforcement.  SB 60 amends Florida Statute Chapter 162 prohibiting code compliance officers from initiating a code compliance action based on an anonymous complaint.  Individuals wishing to submit a complaint are required to provide their name and address.    An exception was provided permitting anonymous complaints only if a code officer has reason to believe the violation presents an imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare or there is a threat of imminent destruction of habitat or sensitive resources. SB60 is effective on July 1, 2021.

Submit a Complaint

Call 561-753-2560 or submit through GoWellington

NOTICE – All correspondence received by Wellington including e-mail are subject to Florida’s public record laws and public review. Code Compliance actions may be viewed here.

Cases

For information, please visit the "Code Compliance View" page, or please contact the Code Compliance Division for additional assistance.