Property Maintenance in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.
Verified from official government sources
Property Blight
East Baton Rouge Parish runs an active blight program. Code Sec. 12:651 defines blight to include junk, trash, inoperable vehicles, illegal dumping, overgrown vegetation, pests, and dilapidated structures. Owners get 15 days to clear, then face Blight Court.
Baton Rouge Blight Ordinance and Blight Court
Some RestrictionsBaton Rouge / EBRP Code Sec. 12:651
"Blight" encompasses conditions upon or affecting premises, which are hazardous to the health, safety or welfare of the public, and includes accumulation of junk, trash, debris, inoperable vehicles, illegal dumping, overgrown vegetation, pest infestation, dilapidated structures, and condemned properties.
Vacant Lot Maintenance
East Baton Rouge Parish caps grass and weeds on any lot within a recognized subdivision at 12 inches, and it cannot stay that tall for more than two weeks. Livestock land and large rural tracts are exempt. Fines start at $125 and the city can cut it and lien the property.
Vacant Lot Weed Height Limit in EBR Parish
Some RestrictionsBaton Rouge/EBRP Code Sec. 12:351
The owner, or his agent, or other person in control of any lot within a recognized subdivision of this city-parish shall be required to maintain his property in such a manner that grass and weeds do not reach a height of more than twelve (12) inches and allowed to remain in such condition for more than two (2) weeks. This provision shall not apply to land used for: (1) The grazing of livestock ...
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