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Lien research fee increase to $500
Summary
Anyone doing a real estate closing or foreclosure check in Hialeah will now pay $500 instead of $375 for a city lien search. Staff said the old rate, set in 2018, no longer covers staffing costs.
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Last discussed Apr 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Raises the per-search fee by $125, costing title companies and residents more at closing.
✅Who benefits
The city, which recovers the full cost of lien searches and staffing.
⚠️Who could be affected
Buyers, sellers and title professionals who pay the higher fee at closing.
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