Abandoned Property Registration

The City of Kenner has regulations regarding the registration of abandoned and vacant properties pursuant to Ordinance 10,455.

This Ordinance requires owners of properties, banks, and other entities to notify the City of Kenner when a property is foreclosed upon, and to provide a local contact person to maintain the property, and to work with Code Enforcement to correct code violation issues.

Abandoned properties shall be maintained in a manner comparable to the neighborhood. At a minimum, abandoned properties shall be:

• Free of evidence of vacancy
• Free of graffiti, tagging or similar markings (must match paint to color of exterior)
• Landscape maintenance of visible front and side yards
• Pools and spas either (a) in working order so the water remains clear and free of pollutants and debris, or (b) drained and kept dry
• Property must be secured.

1. Registration
   To register, renew, or submit changes to a previously registered abandoned and vacant structure within the City of Kenner, the following are required for submittal:
   1. A completed Abandoned Property Registration form (PDF). Any questions regarding the registration form can be answered by contacting the Occupational License office of the Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement at 504-468-4064.
2. Removal
   To remove a previously registered abandoned and vacant structure within the City of Kenner, the following are required for submittal:
   1. A completed Notice of Removal form (PDF). Any questions regarding the registration form can be answered by contacting the Occupational License office of the Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement at 504-468-4064.

Registration Information

1. For answers to Frequently Asked Questions regarding registration of abandoned properties within the City of Kenner, call the Occupational License office of the Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement at 504-468-4064 or click here.