Property Research Guide
City Archives staff created this guide to help you learn about the property resources available in the collection and how to use them for your research. The first edition of this guide was printed in 1976 and has undergone many editions finally becoming a digital document. The hard work of Wayne Everard and Irene Wainwright has made this possible.
To complete a detailed history of your property, begin with Step 1. If you are just looking for a few interesting details about your property, browse the collections below.
Researchers interested in properties located in the French Quarter should begin their search with the Historic New Orleans Collection’s Vieux Carre Survey.
Chain of Title
Your first step in the property research process is to obtain a chain of title on the address.
Learn MoreMunicipal Collections
City records that assist in property research including CPC, SWB, Fire Dept, and Property Tax records.
Learn MoreMaps, Surveys, and Photographs
Sewerage and Water Board Connection Records
Use SWB house connection records to confirm date of construction if your property was built between 1907-1960.
Learn MoreStreet Name and Number Changes
Changes in street names and numbers, and ordinances related to streets.
Learn MoreDigital Resources from the City of New Orleans
City of New Orleans GIS applications, including Roadwork, StreetWise, and Property Viewer.
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