Department of Building & Housing

Divisions

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Demolition Bureau

Addressing properties that are vacant, abandoned, unsecured, neglected, or otherwise blighted pose a threat to public health and safety.

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Division of Code Enforcement

Inspects properties to ensure buildings are in compliance with housing and zoning codes. In addition, it investigates complaints, building fires, obtains warrants for inspections, remediates non-compliant structures, and prosecutes code enforcement cases.

permits

Divisions of Construction Permitting

Issues permits for a building project. An application must be submitted prior to the start of any project. Permits are required for most construction projects.

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Division of Records Administration

Administers the Rental Registration Program, Lead Safe Certification, Certificates of Disclosure and/or Occupancy, statements of authorized use letters, and code violation letters.