Property Maintenance in Jefferson Parish, LA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
Verified from official government sources
Property Blight
Jefferson Parish's dangerous buildings law lets code inspectors declare a structurally unsound, unhealthful, fire-hazard, or unsecured building a public nuisance and force the owner to repair or demolish it. A hearing officer can order a building vacated within 48 hours, and any structure costing more than half its assessed value to fix, or boarded vacant for over six months without an active repair permit, is automatically deemed blighted and subject to demolition.
Dangerous and Blighted Building Rules in Jefferson Parish
Heavy RestrictionsJefferson Parish Code § 19-47(b)
(b)All structures which have any or all of the following defects shall constitute a public nuisance and are subject to demolition:(1)Any structure which costs more than fifty (50) percent of the value of the property to repair the structure according to code may be deemed dangerous and unsafe pursuant to the provisions herein and ordered demolished. The value is determined per the value assesse...
Vacant Lot Maintenance
Jefferson Parish bans grass or weeds over eight inches within 150 feet of any building on unincorporated property, along with piled trash, junk, and abandoned vehicles on any lot. The Department of Code Compliance and Enforcement posts a notice, then can cut, clear, and bill the owner directly, backing repeat offenders with liens, tax assessments, and misdemeanor charges.
Vacant Lot Weeds and Debris Rules in Jefferson Parish
Some RestrictionsJefferson Parish Code § 19-18
It shall be unlawful for any person or proprietary party to maintain, permit or allow on any premises, within one hundred fifty (150) feet of an existing building, the growth of grass or weeds, other than trees, shrubs, cultivated flowers, gardens, and any vegetation that is part of an approved stormwater management plan, to exceed a height of eight (8) inches or more, or to permit or allow on ...
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