Omaha aggressively enforces property blight under OMC Chapter 18 (Nuisances) and the Nebraska Community Development Law. The city has a dedicated Code Compliance division that addresses blighted properties including deteriorated structures, accumulated junk, and overgrown vegetation.
Property blight includes deteriorated structures, broken windows, peeling paint, accumulated junk and debris, abandoned vehicles, and severely overgrown yards. The city uses the International Property Maintenance Code as adopted. Properties declared blighted may be subject to enhanced enforcement and lien authority. Omaha's code compliance officers conduct inspections on complaint and proactively in designated areas. Property owners receive notice and a deadline to correct violations before fines are imposed.
Blight violations carry fines starting at $100 per day. The city may abate nuisances and place liens on properties for cost recovery. Severely blighted structures may be condemned and demolished at the owner's expense. Repeat offenders face escalating penalties.
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