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Watch City Council Meetings Live Online
http://www.nolacitycouncil.com/video/video.asp
The New Orleans City Council offers free, real-time videos of council meetings as well as a searchable archive of prior meetings and a separate video feed for live emergency broadcasts from City Hall.
LaTrac Database Tracks State Spending
http://wwwprd.doa.louisiana.gov/latrac/portal.cfm
This database provides information on state spending from consulting contracts to agency chief salaries.
504Ward
http://www.504ward.com/
504Ward aims to encourage young people to stay in New Orleans and work to improve it.
The 504Ward website features resources, events, and opportunities for young entrepreneurs in the city.
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Parish Websites Back to Top
City of New Orleans
http://www.cityofno.com/portal.aspx
City Information Hotline: at 504-658-2299
or 311 from a local landline.
St. Bernard Parish Government Website
http://www.sbpg.net/
This site includes recovery updates, rebuilding plans, permit information, news, and more.
Jefferson Parish Website
http://www.jeffparish.net/index.cfm
Find the latest Jefferson Parish news and announcements, access permit listings and ordinances, and more.
Plaquemines Parish
http://www.plaqueminesparish.com
Recovery information, business listings, government contacts, and more are available on this site.
St. Tammany Parish
http://www.stpgov.org/
Government contacts, recovery updates, and more available on the parish website.
Police and Fire Back to Top
St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Department
http://www.lsa.org/Louisiana_Sheriffs__Associatio/Sheriffs__Directory/St__Bernard/st__bernard.html
504-271-2504
Washington Parish Sheriff's Office
http://www.lsa.org/Louisiana_Sheriffs__Associatio/Sheriffs__Directory/Washington/washington.html
Utilities Back to Top
Please see our Utilities section for more information about utilities and utility assistance. New Orleans Property Taxes Back to Top
New Orleans Assessor Contact Information
http://www.opboa.org/Forms/HtmlFrame.aspx?mode=OrleansParishBoardOfAssessors.htm
Find your assessor's contact information here.
To appeal your assessment you should contact your assessor in person or by phone. All assessors are located in City Hall, 1300 Perdido Street, Room 4E01. Algiers residents must go to the Algiers Courthouse annex where the 5th District Assessor is located.
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Basic Information about Property Taxes and Assessments
http://www.lpb.org/programs/LApublicsquare/topic002.html
Transportation Back to Top
Pave the Way NOLA
http://www.pavethewaynola.org
This Young Leadership Council Initiative aims to advocate increased funding for New Orleans’ street maintenance. Visit the website for more information.
New Orleans Street Repairs
http://www.cityofno.com/streets
This interactive map allows residents to search and view planned street repairs around the city.
Drivers License Information
http://omv.dps.state.la.us/
Renew your drivers license online or call the Louisiana DMV at 1-877-368-5463.
Brake tag stations throughout the State
http://www.dps.state.la.us/safetydirections.nsf
Find a brake tag station in any parish in Louisiana.
Brake Tag Stations in the New Orleans Area
http://www.cityofno.com/pg-2-3-brake-tag-stations.aspx
A list of open stations offering brake tags from the City of New Orleans website.
LA Swift
http://www.laswift.com
An emergency bus service designed to transport displaced New Orleans-area residents with no transportation from Baton Rouge to New Orleans and back for jobs, job searches, and similar recovery efforts.
The bus service costs $5 each way.
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Cabs and Transportation Services
http://www.switchboard.com/bin/cgidir.dll?PR=109&KW=greyhound&NMF=1&CO=6202&ST=1&CID=64&MEM=226&CU=greyhound&T=New+Orleans&S=LA&
Nola.com's listing of cab companies and other transportation services.
Greyhound Bus
http://www.greyhound.com/scripts/en/TicketCenter/terminal.asp?city=660583
New Orleans Greyhound Station
1001 Loyola Avenue New Orleans, LA 70113 504-525-6075
Louis Armstrong International Airport
http://www.flymsy.com/
900 Airline Drive
Kenner, LA 70062 (504) 464-0831 Libraries Back to Top
Plaquemines Parish Public Library
http://plaqueminesppl.booksys.net/opac/plaqueminesppl/OPACInfo?pageName=info.html
Animal Control Back to Top
Louisiana SPCA
http://www.la-spca.org
The LASPCA offers affordable veterinary services including low-cost spaying and neutering, vaccinations and affordable microchipping. Everyone is eligible for this low cost option and no voucher is required. For affordable spay/neuter, vaccination and microchipping for your pets contact the LASPCA at 504-368-5191 ext. 141 to schedule an appointment.
Households currently receiving federal or state assistance and citizens over 65 also qualify for reduced fees. To schedule an appointment or for more information call 504-368-5191 ext. 141 or visit www.la-spca.org
The LASPCA also provides animal control services in New Orleans. Call (504) 368-5191, e-mail info@la-spca.org or visit the website. For stray animal collection in Orleans Parish, rescue of injured animals or criminal-related offenses toward animals, select ext. 100; lost-and-found and adoptions, ext. 150; humane education, ext. 154; volunteer programs, ext. 142; spay and neuter services, ext. 141; and obedience training, ext. 154. more
Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter
http://www.jeffparish.net/index.cfm?DocID=1149
The Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter Department operates the two parish animal shelters at #1 Humane Way in East Jefferson and 1869 Ames Blvd. in Marrero.
The shelters hold lost animals for-owners-to reclaim adopt out homeless animals to new owners and quarantine dogs and cats that have bitten. In addition the shelter investigates complaints of cruelty or neglect of animals. The shelters accept all animals turned over to them. Hours of operation and more information can be obtained by calling the East Bank shelter at 736-6111 or the West Bank shelter at 349-5111.
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St. Tammany Parish Animal Services
http://www.stpgov.org/departments_animal.php
St. Tammany Parish Animal Services is located at 31078 Hwy 36,
Lacombe, LA 70445. Contact Animal Services at (985) 882-4454.
St. Bernard Parish Animal Control Center
http://sbpanimal.homestead.com/index.html
The St. Bernard Parish Animal Control Center offers field services and shelter-based services including stray animal pickups, cruelty investigation, adoptions, education, and more.
The center is located at 115 Agriculture Road, Chalmette, LA 70043. Call 504 278-1535 for information.
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Trash, Dumping, and RecyclingBack to Top
Orleans Parish Debris Disposal
Owners of properties being gutted, repaired, or constructed are now responsible for debris disposal. Debris can no longer be placed curbside for pickup.
Construction debris may be dropped off for a fee at the Gentilly C&D Landfill, 1200 Almonaster Blvd., and at the Highway 90 C&D Landfill, 5000 Highway 90 in Avondale, LA. Garbage and other waste can be disposed at the River Birch Landfill, 2000 South Kenner Road in Avondale, LA more
New Orleans Garbage Collection Information
http://www.cityofno.com/Portals/Sanitation/portal.aspx?portal=123&tabid=1
Find trash collection information, including your collection service provider, from the Sanitation Department on the City's website. For disposal of refrigerators, furniture, and other bulky waste you must contact your collection service provider directly to arrange for pickup.
Free Recycling Pickup
Lab Recycling is offering free recycling pickup (paper and electronics only) for the New Orleans area.
A one-time $10 fee covers bin delivery. Pickup is once every two weeks. To sign up, email rlabrano@cox.net with your name, address, and phone number.
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Phoenix Recycling - Curbside Recycling Service in New Orleans
http://www.phoenixrecyclingnola.com/
Phoenix Recycling offers curbside recycling twice a month for a fee of $15.
The service is available in Orleans and Jefferson Parish. For more information and to sign up, call 504-914-0739, e-mail phoenix.recycling@gmail.com, or visit the website.
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SDT Waste Recycling Program Sign-Up
http://sdtwds.com/recycle/
SDT Waste is beginning a weekly recycling program.
Any area of the city can be included in the recycling program if at least 500 people in the area sign up. Visit the website for more information and to sign up for the program.
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The Green Project
http://www.thegreenproject.org/
The Green Project, located in New Orleans, recycles building components, materials, and paints, along with occasional supplies, furniture, appliances, or garden items.
Visit the Green Project for low-cost building materials, or donate your materials for re-use.
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Recycling in New Orleans (.pdf)
http://recycle.tulane.edu/PDFs/Recycle_Book_Winter2008.pdf
Download this directory to find out where you can recycle in the New Orleans area.
Jefferson Parish Debris Pickup
Call CERES Environmental
(985) 359-3017 or Toll free (888) 376-2220 or Email ceres@rtconline.com St. Tammany Parish Debris Pickup
Call the debris hotline:
(985) 898-2323, weekdays from 8 am to 4:30 pm. For debris along state highways, call the state Department of Transportation and Development at (985) 375-0100 more Permits Back to Top
Orleans Parish Building Permits
http://www.cityofno.com/Portals/Portal37/portal.aspx
Safety & Permits-City Hall
1300 Perdido Street, Room 7E07 New Orleans, LA 70112 (504) 658-7130
St. Bernard Parish Permits
http://www.sbpg.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=317&Itemid=156
Click the link for St. Bernard permitting information or call (504) 278-4310.
St. Tammany Parish Building Permits
http://www.stpgov.org/departments_permits_downloads.php
Department of Permits & Regulatory:
21490 Koop Drive Mandeville, LA 70471 Phone: 985-898-2574 Slidell Office: 61134 Military Road Slidell Slidell, LA 70458 Phone: 985-646-4166
Jefferson Parish Building Permits
http://www.jeffparish.net/index.cfm?DocID=1178
East Bank
1221 Elmwood Pk. Blvd., Suite 101 Harahan, LA 70123 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Commercial: 736-6959 Residential: 736-6957 West Bank 400 Maple Street Harvey, LA 70058 8:00a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Commercial: 364-3658 Residential: 364-3512 more Litter, Blight, and Other Public NuisancesBack to Top
Report Littering/Dumping in New Orleans
Call the Sanitation Department at 504-658-3800.
Report Littering or Dumping
Call the state's toll-free hotline to report litter, 1-888-LITRBUG (1-888-548-7284).
Report Broken Street Lights in New Orleans
Report Blight in New Orleans
http://www.cityofno.com/pg-147-1-code-enforcement-home.aspx
To report a blighted property in New Orleans call 311 from a land line or call the Code Enforcement Department at (504) 658-4300.
The Code Enforcement section of the City Hall website includes information on blight and code enforcement procedures.
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NORA Blighted Property Search
http://www.noraworks.org/search.htm
This New Orleans Redevelopment Authority online mapping service allows residents to search for images and data on blighted New Orleans properties.
The online map provides constantly updated information on blighted properties in all stages of adjudication, expropriation or sale by The Road Home program, the city and NORA, a state-chartered neighborhood revitalization agency. Users can search by address, neighborhood or by a property’s legal status.
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New Orleans Code Enforcement Handbook (.pdf)
http://www.louisianarebuilds.info/files/CodeEnforcementHandbook.pdf
The Office of Recovery & Development Administration's Housing Code Enforcement Handbook outlines the City’s homeowner maintenance requirements and code enforcement process.
Jefferson Parish Blighted Property Hotline
Call 504-736-8380 to report blight in Jefferson Parish.
Graffiti Hotline
To report graffiti, call 504-486-9694 and leave the location.
Debris Along State Highways
To report debris along state highways, call the state Department of Transportation and Development at (985) 375-0100.
What's Open Back to Top
St. Claude Sankofa Community Marketplace
http://www.sankofamarketplace.org/
This monthly marketplace, open from 10am to 3pm on the second Saturday of each month, features a wide range of fresh produce vendors and live entertainment, and will provide a venue for distributing information about healthy living practices. The market is located in the parking lot of All Souls Episcopal Church, at the corner of St. Claude and Caffin avenues in the Lower 9th Ward. Visit the website for more information.
Stay Local!
http://www.staylocal.org/
Stay Local! is a city-wide initiative for creating a strong economy based on locally owned and operated businesses in New Orleans.
Find open local businesses or register your business in the directory.
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NOLA Food Map Project
http://www.nolafoodmap.com/
New Orleans Food and Farm Network (NOFFN) created the NOLA Food Map Project to show residents where to find food: from grocery stores and farmers' markets, to restaurants and emergency kitchens.
The interactive maps, searchable by zip code, are regularly updated as new food resources open. Printable maps are also available.
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GoGreenNola: Farmers Markets
http://www.gogreennola.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=19&Itemid=42
This list compiled by GoGreenNola includes farmers markets around the Greater New Orleans area.
Hollygrove Market and Farm
http://hollygrovemarket.com/
The Hollygrove Market and Farm is a non-profit retail store selling locally-grown and organic produce.
The market is located in the Carrollton-Hollygrove neighborhood at 8301 Olive Street, New Orleans, LA 70118. Currently run as a buyers' club (free to join), the market provides boxes of healthy and affordable fruits and vegetables for $25, available for pickup each Saturday.
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