How to Clean Up Your Blocks

You have a right to a clean Neighborhood.  If you have broken down or unkept properties, litter and weed overgrowth, nuisances or other violations report it to the City of Omaha at 444-5555  or CLICK HERE to report it online.

The following is a list of Housing Code Violations that you do not have to tolerate occurring on your block. 

Exterior Housing Violations

Deteriorated and cracked sidewalks and driveways.
Deteriorated porches, decks and patios.
Stairways with three or more steps without handrails.
Deteriorated, broken or missing siding.
Missing shingles / deteriorated roofing.
Deteriorated overhangs, soffits and fascia.
Deteriorated or missing gutters and downspouts.

Cracks or holes in foundations.
Broken or missing windows.
Torn or missing screens.
Broken or missing storm doors.
Broken or missing entry doors.
Deteriorated chimneys.
Deteriorated masonry joints.
Exterior walls that lean or out of plumb.
Deteriorated sheds or detached garages.
Deteriorated fencing.
Missing light fixtures.
Exposed electrical wiring.
Basement bedrooms without adequate windows.
Hazardous electrical service entrance.
Missing address numbers.
Significant amount of peeling paint.

Zoning Violations

Cars parked on unpaved surfaces.
Inoperable or unlicensed vehicles.
Boats, campers and R.V.’s, over 20’ in length, parked in front of the house.
Commercial vehicles parked at property.
Fencing with the finish side facing in.
Fences over 4 feet high in the front yard.
Fences over 6 feet high in the rear yard.
Noise complaints.
Home based businesses that have one of the following
Employees that do NOT reside in the dwelling.
Commercial deliveries.
Storage of commercial vehicles, equipment or resalable inventory.
Retail sales.

Interior Housing Violations

Deteriorated floors, flooring or torn carpeting.
Deteriorated walls and ceilings.
Significant amount of peeling paint on any surface
Stairways with three or more steps without handrails
Deteriorated, broken or missing window trim.
Deteriorated, broken or missing door trim.
Deteriorated, broken or missing base trim
Broken or missing windows
Missing or broken window ropes.
Missing window locks or pulls
Broken or missing doors
Broken or missing light fixtures or missing light fixtures covers.
Broken or missing switches or outlets
Broken or missing outlet or switch cover plates
Missing or leaking deteriorated faucets.
Deteriorated bathroom or kitchen sinks.
Leaking water supply lines or waste lines.
Open plumbing waste lines.
Plastic water supply lines.
Deteriorated or missing plumbing P-traps.
Deteriorated or missing cabinets/countertops. Missing doors or drawers.
Missing or broken mechanical grilles or registers
Missing or broken thermostat
Bedrooms without adequate egress windows
Bars or grilles on bedroom windows
Exposed electrical wiring.
Hazardous electrical service panel. Missing or loose cover or door.
Open junction boxes.
Water heater flue that is loose or has gaps or voids
Water heater relief line not within 6” of the floor
Rusted, leaking or missing water heater
Deteriorated or missing furnace
Deteriorated chimneys.
Open or missing ductwork.
Ductwork or piping with loose asbestos.
Deteriorated basement slabs.
Cracks or holes in the foundation.
Missing bricks in the foundation.
Bowed or leaning foundation walls.