Sell Your Broward County Land for Cash (Fort Lauderdale)

Updated October 30, 2026 by SWFL Land

We buy land in Broward County, Florida, including Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano Beach, Davie, Southwest Ranches, Parkland, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Weston, Coral Springs, Deerfield Beach and the unincorporated neighborhoods of Broadview Park and Roosevelt Gardens. SWFL Land (Libera Capital Group LLC) is a direct cash buyer of vacant lots, acreage, teardowns and problem land. You usually get a written cash offer within 24 hours, and we can close in 7 to 21 days through a licensed Florida title company. There are no commissions or fees, we pay standard closing costs, and you can sell as-is from anywhere. Call (239) 686-0823 or request a cash offer online.

Broward is largely built out. Of roughly 471 square miles of developable land, most is already built on, and the urban area stops at the Everglades Wildlife Management Area to the west. That makes vacant land here scarce. The parcels that do come up tend to be infill lots, older houses bought for the land, small acreage in rural towns like Southwest Ranches and Davie, and inherited lots tied up in title or lien problems.

Cities & Communities Where We Buy Land in Broward County

• Fort Lauderdale: the county seat and largest city.
• Hollywood and Pompano Beach: two of the primary eastern cities that anchor the county street grid.
• Davie: a town incorporated in 1925 with equestrian areas and ranches.
• Southwest Ranches: incorporated in 2000 with the motto “Preserving Our Rural Lifestyle.” Town rules do not allow homes on lots under one acre.
• Parkland: incorporated in 1963 in northern Broward, bordering Palm Beach County to the north and the Everglades to the west.
• Pembroke Pines, Miramar and Weston: cities in west and southwest Broward.
• Coral Springs, Coconut Creek and Deerfield Beach: north Broward cities.
• Broadview Park, Roosevelt Gardens, Franklin Park, Washington Park, Boulevard Gardens and Hillsboro Pines: unincorporated neighborhoods served by the Broward Municipal Services District.

What Land Problems Do We Solve in Broward County?

• Code liens. City code liens on vacant lots and older homes can block a sale. See selling land with code liens.
• Back taxes. See selling land with back taxes in Florida.
• Inherited and probate property. See selling inherited land and selling probate land.
• Teardowns. We buy older houses for the value of the lot.
• Small or odd-shaped lots. Infill lots that do not fit a builder’s plan are still worth an offer.
• Hurricane damage. Hurricane Wilma in 2005 was the most damaging storm in Broward since 1950. We buy storm-damaged property as-is.
• Access problems. See selling landlocked land.
• Deed restrictions or title issues. We buy land with deed restrictions, restrictive covenants, clouded title, missing heirs, unreleased mortgages, old liens or boundary questions. A licensed Florida title company reviews the title, and we make our offer on the land as it stands.

How Do You Sell Broward County Land to SWFL Land?

1. Send the address or folio number. Use our offer form or call (239) 686-0823.
2. Get a written cash offer. Usually within 24 hours, with no obligation.
3. The title company opens title. A licensed Florida title company reviews title and handles liens, back taxes and payoffs from the proceeds.
4. Close in 7 to 21 days. Sign remotely or in person, and receive your funds by wire or check.

What Should You Know About the Broward County Land Market?

A Built-Out County

Broward was founded in 1915 from parts of Palm Beach and Dade counties. Today it has 31 municipalities and counted 1,944,375 residents in the 2020 Census. With most developable land already built on, new homes in established cities usually replace older ones or fill the last remaining lots. Each city sets its own zoning, so a lot in Hollywood and a lot in Davie follow different rules.

Rural Pockets in the West

The county still has rural pockets on its western side. Southwest Ranches incorporated in 2000 to preserve a rural lifestyle and requires at least one acre for a home. Davie has a long equestrian history, and its land was settled after the state reclaimed about 156 square miles of swampland in the early 1900s. Parkland began as a rural, ranch-style town and protects its “park-like” character through zoning. Acreage in these towns is a separate market from coastal infill lots.

Unincorporated Broward

Only a handful of neighborhoods remain outside any city. Broadview Park, Roosevelt Gardens, Franklin Park, Washington Park, Boulevard Gardens, Hillsboro Pines and Hillsboro Ranches are served by the Broward Municipal Services District, so county rules apply there instead of a city’s.

How Do You Look Up Your Broward County Parcel?

• Broward County Property Appraiser (bcpa.net): owner, folio number, land size, values and maps.
• Broward County Records, Taxes and Treasury (broward.org): property tax bills and official records such as deeds, mortgages and liens.
• Broward County Clerk of Courts (browardclerk.org): court records, including probate and foreclosure cases.
• FEMA Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov): official flood zone maps.

For a full research list, use our Florida land due diligence checklist.

What Affects Land Value in Broward County?

• City. Each of the 31 municipalities has its own zoning and permitting.
• Lot size and shape. Builders want lots that fit their plans; small or narrow lots draw fewer buyers.
• Existing structure. A teardown carries demolition cost but often a buildable, utility-served lot.
• Flood zone. Coastal and low-lying areas need careful flood review.
• Rural town rules. Southwest Ranches and similar towns limit density, which shapes acreage value.
• Liens and title. Code liens and heirship issues are common on long-held lots.

For a rough number, see what your lot is worth or compare cash buyer vs. listing vs. tax deed.

Broward County Land Selling FAQs

Who buys land for cash in Broward County, FL?

SWFL Land (Libera Capital Group LLC) buys vacant lots, acreage, teardowns and problem land across Broward County for cash, from Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood to Davie and Southwest Ranches. Call 239-686-0823 for a written offer, usually within 24 hours.

Do you buy houses for the land?

Yes. We buy older houses and teardowns as-is and price them on the land.

What is the minimum lot size in Southwest Ranches?

Town rules do not allow homes on lots smaller than one acre, and most lots there are an acre or larger.

Is Broadview Park part of a city?

No. Broadview Park is one of the unincorporated neighborhoods served by the Broward Municipal Services District.

Can I sell with code liens?

Yes. Liens are typically paid or negotiated through the title company at closing.

Do I pay a commission?

No. We are a direct buyer, so there is no commission and we pay standard closing costs.

Do you buy land in Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties?

Yes. Broward borders both. See our Miami-Dade County and Palm Beach County pages.

Ready to Sell Your Broward County Land?

Send the folio number or address and get a written cash offer, usually within 24 hours. Call (239) 686-0823 or request your cash offer online. Wholesalers can submit a deal here. Own land just south of the county line? See our Miami-Dade County page.

Sources

• Broward County, Florida
• Southwest Ranches, Florida
• Davie, Florida
• Parkland, Florida
• List of municipalities in Florida
• Broward County Government
• FEMA Flood Map Service Center