Investigative Procedures

Concerned about your living conditions? Or that of a family member or friend? There are multiple methods to report potential housing code violations.

Property Investigations

Step 1.Call the Building and Safety main phone line (402-441-7521). Please be prepared to provide the street address of the property and a detailed description of the conditions that you are concerned about.

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Step 2.Use UPLNK, Lincoln's online/mobile platform for reporting non-emergency quality of life issues.

Investigation Procedure Steps

Step 1.Contact your landlord or property manager.

Step 2.Call Building & Safety at (402)441-7521 if no action is taken from your landlord or property manager.

Step 3.A City Housing Inspector will visit your home.

Step 4.Inspector will determine if a violation exists.

For more information about inspection checklists please see the Rentals Inspection Checklist portion of our Apartment Licenses page.

Apartment Licenses