The Neighborhood Preservation Division is responsible for enforcing the City's nuisance code and property maintenance code. Code enforcement helps to improve and stabilize neighborhoods, protect property values and promote a healthier and safer environment. In addition, the division now includes the Dangerous Building Demolitions and Nuisance Abatement programs.

There is a direct correlation between code violations and crime. Uncorrected code violations also reduce property values and contribute to the appearance of blight and neglect. Please promptly inform us of any nuisance or property maintenance code violations and immediately resolve any code violations that may be on your property. 

Our goals

• Provide timely professional code enforcement to the residents of Kansas City, Mo.
• Help ensure neighborhoods are improved and stabilized through code enforcement and, when necessary, abatement of code violations.
• Help protect property values, and achieve a healthier and safer environment for residents.

New: The process for neighborhoods to adopt Land Trust lots for the 2012-2013 Abatement cycle has begun! The 2011 list of properties is available for download as an Excel document right now as an example, if you wish to see what eligible lots are in your neighborhood. The finalized 2012 list will not be available until at least March, but we anticipate growth to be roughly in keeping with the current proportions across all neighborhoods. If you have questions or are interested in this Adopt-a-Lot process, please contact Carla Finch at 816-513-9039.