Neighborhood Programs Division

Code Enforcement

Complaints regarding trash, high grass and weeds, overgrown lots, illegal dumping and non-running automobiles on private property are investigated by Code Enforcement Officers assigned to the Neighborhood Programs Division. Code Enforcement Officers also enforce ordinances regarding graffiti and vacant unsecured residential structures Citizens can report these violations to their Neighborhood Alert Centers or by telephoning the central complaint reporting number at 371-4849. Complaints can also be logged on-line.

• Management Study for the Code Enforcement Process
  PowerPoint Presentation (108KB) | PDF Document (47KB)

Aggressive Code Enforcement (ACE) Program

In October 2002 Housing and Neighborhood Programs staff launched a new approach to code enforcement. This new approach, known as Aggressive Code Enforcement (ACE), focuses staff time in an efficient team approach to address codes violations. Teams were formed from existing codes staff to target specific code enforcement activities. The teams include:

• Rental Inspection Team
• Housing Team
• Premise Teams (East of University and West of University)
• Court Team
• Contracts and Demolition

To learn more about the ACE program please view the presentation below.

• A New Approach to Code Enforcement in Little Rock:
  PowerPoint Presentation (8MB) | PDF Document (2MB)

Minimum Housing Code Enforcement

Code Enforcement Officers also investigate violations of the Little Rock Minimum Housing Code. Examples of these violations include property owners who fail to maintain their residences or accessory buildings, allowing them to fall in to a state of disrepair or structures that have sustained fire damage.

Rental Property Inspection Program

Another component of Code Enforcement is the Systematic Rental Property Inspection Program. This program provides for a biannual inspection of all rental properties located in the City of Little Rock. The purpose of this inspection is to insure that all rental units are maintained in a safe condition to meet Minimum Housing Code Standards. The Rental Inspection Program also provides an avenue for rental property owners to require tenants who damage their property to make repairs or provide financial compensation to cover the cost of repairs.

Neighborhood Challenge Grants

This program is designed to assist neighborhood associations in developing a variety of projects that will benefit their neighborhood. Neighborhood associations can make application each year for a grant of $1500.00 to accomplish such projects as neighborhood entry signs, replace or purchase equipment for their park, or develop summer youth programs. Tools and equipment can also be purchased to participate in the Neighborhood Beautification.

Neighborhood Enhancement Program

Neighborhood Enhancement provides assistance to qualified homeowners in need of exterior and emergency interior improvements to their homes.

Neighborhood Beautification

This program provides employment opportunities for citizens living in their neighborhood association boundaries. The City of Little Rock contracts with participating neighborhood associations and nonprofit groups to cut weedlots in their own neighborhoods as well as City-wide. The City provides equipment, fuel and pays the participants for their work. Neighborhood Beautification provides summer employment for youth as well as fixed income citizens in addition to neighborhood associations and nonprofits.

Demolition of Unsafe Residential Structures

Residential structures that have been declared unsafe for occupancy by Code Enforcement are submitted to the Little Rock City Board of Directors for condemnation. Once officially condemned, Neighborhood Programs awards contracts for the demolition of these structures and supervises the demolition process to insure that the site is brought in to full compliance with city ordinance.