Ally HomesCallGet my offer!Paying to keep up an empty house?
A vacant house still costs money every month, and it can attract break-ins and code complaints. Ally Homes LLC buys vacant houses in Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando County as-is, including from owners and heirs who live out of state.
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Taxes, insurance, utilities, lawn care and repairs stop being your problem once we close.
Sell from anywhere
You don't have to fly in. Florida title companies regularly handle closings by mail or with a mobile notary near you.
As-is, whatever is inside
Old furniture, a garage full of boxes, a yard that got away. Leave it, and we factor it into the price.
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Why empty houses get expensive
A house that sits empty doesn't stop costing money. In Florida's heat and storms, it can also deteriorate faster than people expect. Here is what owners of vacant houses usually run into.
Insurance
Many homeowner policies change or limit coverage when a house is left unoccupied for an extended period. The policy defines what counts as vacant and for how long, and some insurers require a separate vacant-dwelling policy. Read your policy or call your insurance agent, because a claim on an empty house can be denied if the coverage doesn't fit.
Carrying costs
Property taxes, insurance, utilities, lawn care, pest control, pool upkeep and HOA dues keep coming whether anyone lives there or not. If the house was someone's homestead and nobody lives there now, the homestead exemption may no longer apply, which can raise the tax bill. The county property appraiser can explain how that works for a specific property.
Break-ins and unauthorized occupants
Empty houses can attract theft, vandalism and people living there without permission. Florida updated its law in 2024 to give owners a faster way to ask the sheriff to remove unauthorized occupants in certain situations, but owners still have to follow the process. The best defense is keeping the house secured, checked on regularly and looking lived-in.
Code complaints
Overgrown lawns, green pools and broken windows are common sources of code enforcement complaints. A complaint can turn into a case with fines if it isn't handled. Someone needs to keep up the outside even when nobody is inside.
Damage nobody sees
Leaks, roof damage after a storm and AC failures can go unnoticed for weeks in an empty house. In Florida's humidity, that can turn into mold and much larger repairs. Regular checks help, but every month of vacancy adds some risk.
Common questions
I live out of state. Can I still sell?
Yes. You don't need to travel. Florida title companies regularly arrange mail-away closings or send a notary to you.
Do I need to clean out the house first?
No. Take what you want and leave the rest. We account for it in the offer.
Someone is living in the house without permission. Can you still buy it?
Possibly. It depends on the situation. Tell us what you know, and talk to the sheriff's office or an attorney about removing unauthorized occupants. We can look at buying with the situation as it is.
The utilities are off. Is that a problem?
Not for us. We can look at the house with the utilities off.
The house is still in a deceased owner's name. Can we sell it?
Usually, but probate or other paperwork may need to happen first so someone has authority to sign. Our inherited property and probate pages explain the basics, or ask us and we'll explain what we would need.
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