New Orleans, LA · Orleans Parish · Fire Damage
Selling a Fire-Damaged House in New Orleans, LA
You keep the insurance money and don't have to worry about the house anymore — we'll take care of it.
USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in the City of New Orleans and Orleans Parish, Louisiana. We buy fire-damaged houses exactly as they stand — no cleanup, no repairs, no hauling debris. Tell us what happened and ask for a cash offer; call 888-274-5006 or use the form.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Tell us what happened and what you know about the house now.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
Sell without cleanup, repairs, or hauling debris
A fire can leave damage and debris to deal with. You do not have to clean out the house, arrange repairs, or haul debris before selling to us. We buy fire-damaged houses exactly as they stand — no cleanup, no repairs, no hauling debris. Tell us what remains and what you know about safe access.
You keep your insurance proceeds
We buy the house exactly as it stands, and you keep your insurance proceeds.
Confirm how the proceeds and any mortgage requirements apply to your claim with your insurer and mortgage servicer.
What happens next
Tell us about the fire damage, the house as it stands, and any limits on access. We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours. You receive a written offer and written terms before you commit. If you choose to sell, the closing is handled through a title company.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage balance, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
New Orleans safety, repair, and permit contacts
If the structure may be unsafe or officials have restricted entry, stay out and follow the directions for that property. Before cleanup or repair work, ask the City which access, inspection, or permit requirements apply to the address and the work you are considering.
- City of New Orleans Inspections ↗ — a starting point for inspection and building-work questions.
- City of New Orleans Code Enforcement ↗ — a starting point for questions about a City code notice.
Compare rebuilding with selling as-is
Compare contractor estimates, debris removal, any permits or inspections the City says apply, and the time and cost of carrying the property during repairs with the written sale terms. Your insurer and mortgage servicer can explain how their requirements apply to your claim and loan.
The calculator can help compare estimated sale proceeds with the costs and assumptions you enter. It is a planning estimate, not a repair estimate or an offer for a particular house.
Compare estimated proceeds with the New Orleans calculator →Seller transaction testimonials
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Questions about selling a fire-damaged house
Can I sell a fire-damaged house as-is in New Orleans?
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in New Orleans, Louisiana and Orleans Parish. We buy fire-damaged houses exactly as they stand — no cleanup, no repairs, no hauling debris.
Do I have to clean up, repair the house, or haul debris first?
No. We buy fire-damaged houses exactly as they stand — no cleanup, no repairs, no hauling debris.
What happens to my insurance proceeds and mortgage requirements?
We buy the house exactly as it stands, and you keep your insurance proceeds. Confirm how the proceeds and any mortgage requirements apply to your claim with your insurer and mortgage servicer.
Can I enter the house or start repairs after a fire?
If the structure may be unsafe or officials have restricted entry, stay out and follow the directions for that property. Ask the City which inspection or permit requirements apply before starting work.
What happens after I ask for an offer?
Tell us about the damage and any limits on safe access. We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours. You receive written offer and written terms before you commit; closing is handled through a title company.
Talk with us about the New Orleans property
Call 888-274-5006 or send the property details through the form.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Tell us about the fire damage and what you know about the property.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.