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NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, representatives from the Office of Housing and Community Development and the Department of Code Enforcement spoke before the Community Development Committee. Both departments gave presentations regarding priorities for the first 100 days of 2026, department structure, and updates on recent events.
Department of Code Enforcement
Director of the Department of Code Enforcement, Anthony Davis, along with fellow representatives, spoke before the Committee regarding the department's mission statement, priorities for the first 100 days of the year, and more. Davis explained that the Department of Code Enforcement aims to safeguard public health, safety, and welfare by removing blight and enforcing building regulations.
The director also clarified the department's main responsibilities and its collaboration with the Department of Safety & Permits. Code Enforcement addresses issues such as overgrown grass, excessive weeds, missing doors, graffiti, and roof damage; Safety and Permits handles cases involving construction problems, zoning violations, and illegal property use.
To view the full presentation, click here.
Office of Housing and Community Development
Director Jeff Schwartz of the Office of Housing and Community Development briefed the Committee on the Office's mission, funding, structure, and priorities. As outlined in its mission statement, the Office is committed to developing and maintaining affordable housing and suitable living environments for low- to moderate-income residents through strategic partnerships and federal grant support.
Schwartz explained that the City receives approximately $20 million annually in HUD funding, including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), and disaster recovery funds (CDBG-DR) for hurricane recovery. He also outlined the Office of Housing and Community Development's 100-day priorities, which include accelerating multifamily housing development, launching the Housing Trust Fund, enhancing coordination, increasing public education, and reforming housing policies.
To view the full presentation, click here.
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