Neighborhood Investigations
Neighborhood Inspections, a section of
the Working In Neighborhoods Department,
enforces
nuisance and zoning ordinances to help prevent deterioration of
neighborhoods and to help maintain the highest safety and health
standards for the many residential, non-residential and vacant
properties in the City of Tulsa.
Yearly, Tulsa Neighborhood Inspectors investigate approximately
22,000 violations of nuisance and zoning ordinances identified
through more than 14,500 complaints.
Violations can be reported online or by calling the Customer
Care Center at (918) 596-2100. Be prepared to give a physical
address and your name (will be kept confidential.)
Process for a complaint:
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A call or online report is received by the Customer Care Center
and a complaint case is opened.
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Once a case is assigned to the area inspector, the inspector
conducts an onsite investigation of the alleged violation(s). If
violations are present at the time of this inspection, a legal
notice is mailed to the property owner and other interested parties
giving them 10 days to comply with the notice requirements. The
property owner can purchase up to two (2) extensions of time for
$32 each. Each extension will give the property owner 10 additional
days to comply. Extensions are not available for all violations,
i.e. unsecured structures, chronic violators, etc.
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Failure to comply with the order will result in the City
contractor abating the nuisance. If the City abates, the property
owner will be charged for the abatement cost, plus a $300
processing fee.
Note: Emergency abatements are performed without prior
notice where imminent dangers are present and condition require an
immediate response.
