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Resident delivers petition on blighted mobile homes; council says condemnations already underway
Summary
A Houma resident delivered a petition signed by roughly 50 neighbors asking the parish to address multiple derelict mobile homes. Council members said condemnation hearings are in process and cited 191 demolitions in 2024 and roughly 400 properties currently moving through condemnation procedures.
A longtime Terrebonne Parish resident, Paul Freeman, presented a petition during public comment June 25 asking the council to take action on multiple mobile homes and other properties in his neighborhood that he said are in a state of disrepair and creating public‑health and nuisance problems.
Freeman identified roughly four specific addresses of concern in his neighborhood and said about 50 neighbors had signed the petition. He told the council the properties have overgrown grass, structural collapse and rodent activity that make the area unsafe for neighbors.
Council response: Councilman Amadee told Freeman several of the properties he named were already in condemnation hearings or in the queue for action, and asked Freeman for the full list of addresses to add to enforcement efforts. The council law and nuisance staff said the condemnation process includes legal notices and can take time, but the parish indicated it had demolished 191 properties in 2024 and had approximately 400 more properties currently moving through the condemnation pipeline.
Why it matters: Neighborhood blight and derelict structures can create public‑health and safety hazards and depress surrounding property values; the council and staff urged continued public reporting of addresses to speed enforcement steps.
Next steps: Mr. Freeman was invited to provide a list of addresses to the council’s nuisance and abatement staff. Council members and staff said they would follow up and check the status of the properties Freeman included in his petition.
