Ensuring every building is in compliance with City Code

The Department of Code Enforcement works to eliminate blight in New Orleans by ensuring every building is in compliance with City Code and enforcing building codes against properties that are determined to be public nuisances. The purpose is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public and the owners and occupants of dwellings and dwelling units used or intended to be used for the purposes of human habitation. 

Lien Reduction Update

We've recently updated our Lien Reduction program with new information and an online form. Lien Reductions are a great way to begin abatement for property owners eligible. To learn more or start the process, click here.

 

Healthy Homes

Healthy Homes is a program that protects the health, safety, and welfare of the public by ensuring people who reside in Orleans Parish occupy safe and habitable rental housing.

The Department of Code Enforcement inspects for interior maintenance issues at rental properties. Learn more about the program here.

 

Department of Code Enforcement

(504) 658-5050 Email Department of Code Enforcement
1340 Poydras St Suite 1100 New Orleans, LA 70112

To report a code violation, call 311.
To obtain hearing Information, call (504) 658-5050

Code Enforcement
Services

Programs & Initiatives
Mow to Own Program

The Mow-to-Own, Good Neighbor Opportunity Program empowers adjacent property owners to acquire qualifying properties adjudicated to the City of New Orleans.

Download the Proposed Regulations 

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Programs & Initiatives
Graffiti Abatement

The City of New Orleans has launched a graffiti abatement initiative designed to address the city's long-standing issues with graffiti vandalism.

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Programs & Initiatives
Chapter 66 Lot Abatement Program

The City of New Orleans’ can cut the grass on private property when the owners’ fail to do so.

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Programs & Initiatives
Lien Reduction

The Department of Code Enforcement (DCE) has a Lien Reduction Program to provide relief to property owners who have done significant work in abating violations.  The goal is complete compliance with the Minimum Property Maintenance ordinance. Some significant updates have occurred in our lien reduction process.

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Adjudication Hearings

Code Enforcement regularly holds adjucation hearings on specific blighted properties. 

View the adjudication calendar

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Latest News

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May 22, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Begins Demolition of Dirty Dozen Blighted Property at 3010 Sandra Dr.

The City of New Orleans today began the demolition of the abandoned property located at 3010 Sandra Dr. Remediation at this site will include the demolition of 17 buildings in total.  

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March 11, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Begins Demolition of Blighted Property at 1031 N. Claiborne Ave., 1440 Henriette Delille St.

The City of New Orleans today began the demolition of the abandoned property located at 1031 N. Claiborne Ave. 

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