Code violation notices have a way of escalating. What starts as a letter about tall grass or peeling paint can turn into daily fines, a hearing, or an order to repair — and if you can't afford the work, the penalties just keep mounting. It's a stressful spot, especially when the violations are exactly why the house is hard to sell.
We buy Evansville-area homes with code violations as-is, for cash, and we take on the repairs and the open issues ourselves. You don't fix anything, and you stop the fines from growing.
How it works
- Tell us about the house — address and condition. Two minutes.
- Get a fair cash offer — based on real Evansville-area values. No obligation.
- You choose closing — 7 days or on your schedule. We pay all closing costs.
How code violations pile up
The City of Evansville's code enforcement can cite a property for everything from overgrown lots and junk to structural and safety problems. Left unaddressed, citations can bring escalating fines and, in serious cases, an unsafe-building order. Each day the issue lingers, the cost of resolving it tends to grow — which is why doing something now matters.
We buy as-is and take on the work
This is what we do: we buy houses that need work and bring them back up to standard ourselves. Whatever the violations are — a failing roof, an unpermitted addition, a property that's been red-tagged — we factor it into a fair cash offer and handle the repairs after closing. You hand over the keys and the headache at the same time.
Stop the fines from growing
Ongoing code fines don't pause while you figure things out. Selling transfers the property — and responsibility for bringing it into compliance — to us, which puts an end to the cycle of mounting penalties on your watch. For many owners, that alone is worth more than holding out for a higher price they'd never net after the fines and repairs.
When a traditional sale won't work
Buyers using a mortgage often can't close on a home with serious violations, because lenders won't fund a property that doesn't meet safety standards. That's why these houses sit on the market. As a cash buyer, we don't have that limitation — we can close regardless of the property's condition or its compliance status.
Honest about the numbers
We'll be upfront that the cost to cure the violations is part of how we arrive at an offer — but you'll also save the money, time, and risk of doing that work yourself. We lay it out clearly so you can compare keeping the house against a clean, as-is sale and decide what's actually best for you.
Local buyers across the Tri-State
We serve Evansville and the surrounding area — Newburgh, Chandler, Boonville, and Henderson, KY, across Vanderburgh, Warrick, and Posey counties. We know the local code-enforcement landscape and buy these properties regularly. Reach out for a free, no-obligation offer.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sell a house that has code violations?
Yes. We buy as-is and take on the violations and repairs ourselves, so you don't have to bring the property into compliance before selling.
Do I have to fix the violations first?
No. That's the point of selling to us — we handle the repairs and the open citations after closing.
Will selling stop the fines?
Selling transfers the property and the responsibility for compliance to us, ending the cycle of fines accruing on your watch.
Why can't I just list it normally?
Mortgage lenders often won't fund a home with serious violations, so traditional buyers can't close. As a cash buyer, we can.
How fast can you close?
Often within a couple of weeks, since we pay cash with no lender involved. You can also pick a later date if you need it.
Where do you buy?
Evansville and the Tri-State — Vanderburgh, Warrick, and Posey counties, plus Newburgh, Chandler, Boonville, and Henderson, KY.