Neighborhood Preservation, formerly known as Property Maintenance and Zoning Inspections, was established to help protect against neighborhood deterioration and blight in the unincorporated areas of St. Louis County.

As homes age, routine maintenance plays a vital role in maintaining property values. Neighborhood Preservation is responsible for inspecting existing housing for code violations and ensuring the violations are corrected.

The Neighborhood Preservation inspection team is proactive in their pursuit of code violations. With a proactive approach, an inspector will discover code violations while he/she rigorously combs his/her designated area. Once a violation is discovered, a member of the team performs an inspection of the exterior of the house for Property Maintenance Code violations (paint peeling, house gutters not properly secured, loose or missing siding and roofing, litter in yards, etc). By correcting these code violations, neighborhoods can enjoy stability in their property value.

For more information on this program, call 615-7333 or 615-7343 (North of Highway 40) and 615-5451 (South of Highway 40). Also, visit the Property Maintenance Code Checklist for additional information.