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March 21, 2025 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans today reminds all landlords of one-to-three-unit rental properties operating in Orleans Parish to apply for the Healthy Homes Certificate of Compliance by May 1. Certification is a requirement of the Healthy Homes Ordinance.
March 10, 2025 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans today reminds all owners of one-to-three-unit rental properties operating in Orleans Parish to apply for the Healthy Homes Certificate of Compliance by May 1. Certification is a requirement of the Healthy Homes Ordinance.
The City of New Orleans Department of Safety and Permits today announced the first open house and information session of the year. Members of the public are invited and encouraged to sign up for one of 50 spots available. The information session is scheduled on Mar. 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Department of Safety and Permits office, located at 1340 Poydras Street in suite 800.
January 8, 2025 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans Department of Safety and Permits (DSP) announces that its office will be closed on Tuesday, Jan.14, to allow for a full day of staff training. This closure is part of the department’s ongoing commitment to enhancing service quality and operational efficiency.
August 12, 2024 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans today reminded residents that owners of rental properties with 4 – 49 dwelling units are required to register for an Annual Healthy Homes Certificate of Compliance. The deadline to apply is Thursday, Aug. 15.
August 8, 2024 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans today announced that it is now accepting applications for the Parklet Permit. The Parklet Permit builds upon the economic development opportunity created by the City of New Orleans’ nearly four-year Pilot Parklet Program that introduced parklets as an innovative means to safely attract customers to bars and restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 28, 2024 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans Department of Safety & Permits’ Healthy Homes Administration reminds residents that they will host the first ever Landlord Information Day on Thursday, May 30 from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Gernon Brown Recreation Center, 1001 Harrison Ave.
May 13, 2024 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans Department of Safety & Permits’ Healthy Homes Administration will host the first ever Landlord Information Day on Thursday, May 30 from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Gernon Brown Recreation Center, 1001 Harrison Ave.
March 28, 2024 | From City of New Orleans
Commercial STR License Owners, please be advised of the updated renewal process. As of June 8, 2023, pursuant to CZO 19.4.A.20, new Commercial Short Term Rental applications can no longer be accepted. The applications are no longer available on the One Stop App.
January 31, 2024 | From City of New Orleans
The Short Term Rental Administration is waiting on the court’s ruling regarding the temporary restraining order.
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