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The Department of Safety and Permits is made up of seven divisions, which collectively work to ensure that safety standards are met for all construction and use of buildings and properties in the city of New Orleans.
Flooding Notice New Orleans is an area that has previously flooded. Consider property protection measures that would be suitable for your property, such as elevating your home, and to find out what sources of financial assistance or grants may be available to help retrofit your property. We can even visit your site for specific recommendations. You may contact us to find out if your property is in a Special Flood Hazard Area. Finally, be sure to properly insure your home for the flood risk. It takes 30 days for a policy to become active and a standard flood policy does not include contents-contact a local insurance agent for more information. Additional information is available on our Floodplain Management site Safety and Permits - Topics - Floodplain Management - City of New Orleans (nola.gov) Questions? Send us an email: [email protected], DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND PERMITS
Flooding Notice
New Orleans is an area that has previously flooded. Consider property protection measures that would be suitable for your property, such as elevating your home, and to find out what sources of financial assistance or grants may be available to help retrofit your property. We can even visit your site for specific recommendations. You may contact us to find out if your property is in a Special Flood Hazard Area. Finally, be sure to properly insure your home for the flood risk. It takes 30 days for a policy to become active and a standard flood policy does not include contents-contact a local insurance agent for more information.
Additional information is available on our Floodplain Management site Safety and Permits - Topics - Floodplain Management - City of New Orleans (nola.gov)
Questions? Send us an email: [email protected], DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND PERMITS
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The City of New Orleans announces that Orleans Parish residents can now apply for a residential re-roofing permit through the Department of Safety and Permits, starting today. A re-roofing permit must be obtained prior to the replacement of 50 percent or more of a roof on one-and-two-family dwellings. This new permitting process resulted from the passing of Ordinance 30,235 MCS.
The City of New Orleans remains committed to supporting homeowners as they face rising insurance costs and prepare for future storm-related damage. As part of that commitment, Ordinance 30,235 MCS now requires a separate residential re-roofing permit for any roof replacement work affecting 50 percent or more of the roof on one- and two-family dwellings. Minor roofing work, defined as less than 50 percent replacement, is exempt from permitting unless it meets other criteria that would otherwise require a permit.
May 2, 2025 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans announced today that the Healthy Homes registration deadline for all one-to-three-unit rental properties has been extended to June 15.
April 4, 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 required under the Healthy Homes Ordinance. To assist landlords ahead of the deadline, the next in-person Healthy Homes registration session will be held at the Milne Center (5420 Franklin Ave.) on Monday, April 7 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Additional registration sessions will take place at various locations throughout the city.
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.
Last updated: 4/3/2025 12:38:44 PM
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