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Default rule and exceptions
All record owners of property abutting city streets must keep the sidewalks, curbs and "banquettes" in good and safe condition to the city engineer’s standards (§ 78-136(a)-(b)). On refusal/neglect within 30 days of written demand, the city repairs, advances cost, and holds a special lien with priority over all but taxes (§ 78-136(c)).
Permit required: yes.
| Party | What they are responsible for |
|---|---|
| Property owner | Keep the abutting sidewalk, curb and banquette in good and safe condition; repair or rebuild within 30 days of the city’s written demand; obtain a permit. |
| City / public agency | City engineer sets standards; public works serves the demand and, on default, performs the work and records a priority lien to recover cost. |
| Exceptions | None on record |
What the source says
Last verified against the primary source on Sep 13, 2026.
All record owners of property abutting on the streets of the city shall keep the sidewalks, curbs and banquettes adjoining their respective property in good and safe condition, in accordance with standards to be set by the city engineer.
in the event such record owner refuses or neglects to do the work within a period of 30 days from the date of such notice, the city may repair or rebuild such sidewalk, banquette or curb, advancing the cost thereof, and the city shall have a special lien and privilege on such property to secure the reimbursement of the amount paid by preference, and priority over and above any other claim, privilege, mortgage or encumbrance upon such property
the city may repair or rebuild such sidewalk, banquette or curb, advancing the cost thereof, and the city shall have a special lien and privilege on such property to secure the reimbursement of the amount paid by preference, and priority over and above any other claim, privilege, mortgage or encumbrance upon such property
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Common questions
Who pays for sidewalk repair in Shreveport, LA?
The property owner. Keep the abutting sidewalk, curb and banquette in good and safe condition; repair or rebuild within 30 days of the city’s written demand; obtain a permit.
What does the city cover in Shreveport, LA?
City engineer sets standards; public works serves the demand and, on default, performs the work and records a priority lien to recover cost.
Do I need a permit to repair the sidewalk in Shreveport, LA?
Yes. The rule on record requires a permit for sidewalk work in the public right-of-way.
What is this based on for Shreveport, LA?
This verdict is sourced to Shreveport Code § 78-136: duty of abutting owners and 3 sources in total, each independently re-checked before publication.
Sources
- Shreveport Code § 78-136: duty of abutting ownersofficial · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-12
- Shreveport Code § 78-136(c): city repair and priority lien on defaultofficial · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-12
- Shreveport Code of Ordinances § 78-136ordinance · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-27
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