Property Maintenance in Terrebonne Parish, LA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.
Verified from official government sources
Property Blight
Terrebonne Parish Code Section 14-156 declares any dilapidated and dangerous structure a nuisance subject to condemnation. Planning and zoning inspects, issues a nuisance warning with a minimum 15-day compliance window, and unresolved cases go to condemnation proceedings under state law.
Dilapidated & Dangerous Buildings: Terrebonne Parish
Significant RestrictionsTerrebonne Parish Code §§ 14-156, 14-159(c)
For the purpose of this chapter, the existence of a dilapidated and dangerous structure, as defined in section 14-26, is hereby declared a nuisance; thereby interferes with use or enjoyment of property; endangers personal health, safety, and welfare; is offensive to the senses and is subject to condemnation. ... Failure to comply with the nuisance warning shall result in the institution of cond...
Vacant Lot Maintenance
Terrebonne Parish bans tall grass and accumulated trash or junk on undeveloped residential lots and on the outer 30 feet of industrial, commercial and agricultural tracts. Code enforcement can enter, cut and bill the owner after notice, and a violation carries fines up to $500 in City Court of Houma.
Tall Grass & Junk on Vacant Lots: Terrebonne
Some RestrictionsTerrebonne Parish Code § 14-67(b)-(c)
(b)Except as provided for herein, no person, firm, or corporation owning or occupying any undeveloped residential property within the parish, located within areas subdivided into squares/lots shall permit the growth of tall grass and/or weeds within the buffer zone.(1)No person, firm, or corporation owning or occupying any undeveloped residential property, within the parish shall allow the accu...
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