learn how to prepare for a neighborhood scan.

Organize a code enforcement committee in your neighborhood

Code enforcement infractions occur in many locations throughout the Omaha area. Deteriorated buildings, graffiti, litter, and weeds can be found in many neighborhoods. It is critical for neighborhoods to examine their housing stock – both occupied and vacant homes – and vacant lots.

Many neighborhood leaders and residents are concerned about code enforcement in Omaha, but do not know how to address these issues. Omaha Neighborhood Scan can help neighborhood associations that are concerned with code enforcement. ONS offers neighborhoods the tools to conduct examinations of housing stock, vacant lots and parks. Please click here for more information.

What can Omaha Neighborhood Scan do for my neighborhood?

Neighborhood decline is not inevitable. Focusing on the condition of a neighborhood's housing stock, public spaces and improvements is one proven strategy for addressing the threat of decline. Code enforcement can be instrumental in addressing these two factors, thus maintaining healthy neighborhoods and arresting/reversing the cycle of decline. Omaha Neighborhood Scan can trained neighborhood volunteers to complete housing inventories in their area. Please click here for more information.

Protocol information

• What should I expect when I volunteer to scan my neighborhood?
• Housing code inspectors with the City of Omaha Planning Department use digital cameras to document housing code problems. Extensive photo documentation is made and preserved due to the possibility of legal action. What type of photos will I take?