Code Violation Reporting in Tangipahoa Parish, LA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana.
Verified from official government sources
How to Report
In unincorporated Tangipahoa Parish, the parish government inspects properties for weed, trash and nuisance violations either on its own initiative or after a resident files a bona fide complaint under Code § 32-20(c). A confirmed violation triggers certified and first-class mail notice to the owner, giving 20 days to comply before fines and enforcement begin.
Reporting Code Violations in Unincorporated Tangipahoa Parish
Some RestrictionsTangipahoa Parish Code § 32-20(c)
Upon inspection of the property, either on its own volition or after receipt of a bona fide complaint of a violation of subsection (a) and/or (b) of this section, the parish government shall cause proper notice, as defined by subsection (d) of this section, to be sent to the owner.
Common Violations
Any conflict with the parish's minimum housing standards code, structural condition, plumbing, electrical or sanitary maintenance rules, is unlawful under Code Section 32-151. The code enforcement official must first serve a written notice of violation under Section 32-152 giving the owner 30 days to make repairs before prosecution follows.
Tangipahoa Parish Housing Code Violation Process
Some RestrictionsTangipahoa Parish Code Sections 32-151, 32-152
(a)Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for a person to be in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this Code. ... (c)Prosecution of violation. Any person failing to comply with a notice of violation or order served in accordance with section 32-152 shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor or civil infraction and the violation shall be deemed a strict liability offense. ... In...
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