Summary
Eleven new condemnation proceedings on abandoned or damaged properties were introduced, and 26 parcels were set up for adjudicated property sales or Mow-to-Own transfers, with hearings September 9 and 23. These affect neglected properties across Districts 2, 5, 7, and 10.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Costs to property owners to repair or lose blighted structures; no direct city-Parish expense listed.
Neighborhoods affected by abandoned, blighted structures.
Owners of the targeted properties face condemnation or loss of adjudicated parcels.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Mayor-President Edwards Orders Demolition of Blighted Oyo Hotel on Mead Rd.
“Today, with the start of the demolition of this large, blighted property, we are sending a clear and visible message that blight in East Baton Rouge Parish, and the City of Baton Rouge will not be tolerated,” said Mayor-President Edwards.
Metropolitan Council (Regular) - Sep 9, 2026
Ten new condemnation cases were introduced against abandoned, damaged properties across Districts 2, 5, 7, and 10, with hearings set for September 23. Condemnation is the city's legal tool to force cleanup or demolition of derelict structures.
Metropolitan Council (Regular) - Aug 26, 2026
Eleven new condemnation proceedings on abandoned or damaged properties were introduced, and 26 parcels were set up for adjudicated property sales or Mow-to-Own transfers, with hearings September 9 and 23. These affect neglected properties across Districts 2, 5, 7, and 10.
Metropolitan Council (Regular) - Jul 22, 2026
Nearly 30 blighted structures across Districts 2, 5, 7, 10 and 12 were introduced for condemnation hearings — the first step in the city's process to force cleanup or demolition of neglected properties. Owners get their say on August 12.
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