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The Department of Safety and Permits is made up of nine divisions and bureaus, which collectively work to ensure that safety standards are met for all construction and use of buildings and properties in the city of New Orleans.
Flooding Notice New Orleans is an area that has previously flooded. Consider property protection measures that would be suitable for your property, such as elevating your home, and to find out what sources of financial assistance or grants may be available to help retrofit your property. We can even visit your site for specific recommendations. You may contact us to find out if your property is in a Special Flood Hazard Area. Finally, be sure to properly insure your home for the flood risk. It takes 30 days for a policy to become active and a standard flood policy does not include contents-contact a local insurance agent for more information. Additional information is available on our Floodplain Management site Safety and Permits - Topics - Floodplain Management - City of New Orleans (nola.gov) Questions? Send us an email: floods@nola.gov, DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND PERMITS
Flooding Notice
New Orleans is an area that has previously flooded. Consider property protection measures that would be suitable for your property, such as elevating your home, and to find out what sources of financial assistance or grants may be available to help retrofit your property. We can even visit your site for specific recommendations. You may contact us to find out if your property is in a Special Flood Hazard Area. Finally, be sure to properly insure your home for the flood risk. It takes 30 days for a policy to become active and a standard flood policy does not include contents-contact a local insurance agent for more information.
Additional information is available on our Floodplain Management site Safety and Permits - Topics - Floodplain Management - City of New Orleans (nola.gov)
Questions? Send us an email: floods@nola.gov, DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND PERMITS
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March 28, 2024 | From City of New Orleans
Commercial STR License Owners, please be advised of the updated renewal process. As of June 8, 2023, pursuant to CZO 19.4.A.20, new Commercial Short Term Rental applications can no longer be accepted. The applications are no longer available on the One Stop App.
January 31, 2024 | From City of New Orleans
The Short Term Rental Administration is waiting on the court’s ruling regarding the temporary restraining order.
September 1, 2023 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans has been enjoined by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana from enforcing the short term rental regulations enacted in Ordinances 29381 and 29382 pending further order of the court.
August 14, 2023 | From City of New Orleans
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July 14, 2023 | From City of New Orleans
The NSTR application has been extended to Sunday, July 16, 2023, 11:59pm.
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