What we buy
We buy Elkridge and Howard County houses with code notices, repair needs, or unsafe conditions as-is. Tell us what is happening with the house and what the notice says; we'll talk it through with you.
What can affect closing
Maryland lets counties adopt building codes and choose administrative and court remedies to enforce them. County law also allows nuisance abatement. Repair deadlines and penalties depend on the local rule. Some Maryland local codes make a buyer responsible for open violations after the sale, so we'll talk through what your notice says and what the rule means for the house. Maryland county building-code law · Maryland county nuisance-abatement law
When you sell to us, we're the buyer, so the repairs become our job.
What happens next
- We talk through the house, the notice, and any deadlines with you.
- We give written cash offers in 24 hours. You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
- Close as fast as 7 days when title and closing details allow.
Howard County code and inspection offices
Howard County Inspections & Enforcement handles building and safety inspections, including rental-housing inspections. Howard County Inspections & Enforcement information
For zoning and subdivision concerns, the County's Code Enforcement / Resource Conservation office is the relevant contact. Howard County Code Enforcement information
Costs and questions
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Maryland's state transfer tax, recordation tax and any applicable county transfer tax. No agent commissions when you sell to us. No fees. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes and share of current property taxes are separate.
Compare your possible sale costs with the Elkridge home-sale net-proceeds calculator.
Questions about selling with code violations
Can I sell my Elkridge house with open code violations?
Often, yes. We buy houses with code violations as-is. Some Maryland local codes make a buyer responsible for open violations after the sale, so what happens with your notice depends on the local rule. Tell us what it says; we will talk it through with you.
Which Howard County office handles my notice?
Howard County Inspections & Enforcement handles building and safety inspections, including rental-housing inspections. The County’s Code Enforcement / Resource Conservation office handles zoning and subdivision concerns.
What our sellers say
“The house in Allentown was sitting empty for 2 years after my dad passed. getting code violations from the city. sold it to them for cash, no cleanup needed.”
“The house had some foundation issues and hadn't been updated since the 80s. I got quotes from contractors and the repair costs were going to eat everything I'd make listing it. USA Home Buyers bought it as-is. I'm glad I called.”
Talk with us about the house and notice
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form to tell us where the house is and what is going on with the notice.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Takes 2 minutes. No obligation.