Sell a Houston Home With Code Violations — We Buy As-Is
City or county code violations, unpermitted work, and failed inspections don't have to stop your sale. We buy Houston homes with code issues in any condition.
Code violations, unpermitted additions, and failed city inspections can make a home nearly impossible to sell through traditional channels — lenders won't finance it, and buyers who need a mortgage walk away. Whether your home has open permits, received a violation notice from the City of Houston or Harris County, or has unpermitted work done by a prior owner, White Oak House Buyers can purchase it as-is. We navigate code and permit issues regularly and handle resolution after closing.
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What to Understand Before You Decide
When code violations affects a home sale, the first step is to understand the real deadline, who has authority to sell, what must be paid at closing, and whether repairs would improve the seller's net result. White Oak can review the property as-is and explain whether a direct cash sale is a practical option alongside the alternatives available to you.
We can evaluate the home as-is, explain the cash offer clearly, and coordinate closing through a title company so you are not stuck managing repairs, showings, or uncertain buyer financing.
How We Help You Move Forward
We buy homes with open code violations without requiring you to fix them
Cash purchase means no lender requiring code compliance before funding
We work with title companies experienced in permit and violation resolution
We can close even when city notices are outstanding — in most cases
No repairs, no contractor coordination — we manage all remediation ourselves
Our Simple Process
Contact Us
Call, text, or fill out our form. We respond within hours.
Review Your Offer
We visit the property or complete a virtual review, then prepare a written cash offer and explain the numbers.
Close & Move On
Pick your closing date. Get paid. No repairs, no White Oak service fee, no stress.
Common Questions
What kinds of code violations are you able to buy with?
Most common ones: unpermitted additions or garages, failed electrical or plumbing work, pool permits, roof permits, HVAC changeouts done without permits. We evaluate each situation — very few code issues prevent us from proceeding.
Can I sell a home if the city has issued a demolition order?
It depends on how far along the process is. If a demolition order has been issued but not yet executed, there may still be a path to sale. Contact us immediately — these situations are time-sensitive.
The previous owners did unpermitted additions — do I have to fix them?
Not to sell to us. Unpermitted work is one of the most common issues we encounter. We factor the cost of permitting or correction into our offer and handle it after closing.
Will code violations show up on the title search?
Some violations — especially those with recorded liens — will appear in a title search. Open permits also appear in city records. Our title company handles the research and coordinates how to address any outstanding items at or before closing.
I received a notice from the City of Houston about my property — what should I do?
Contact us right away. City notices often have response deadlines, and the earlier we begin the sale process, the more options we have. We're familiar with Houston's Code Enforcement process and can help you navigate it.
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