Code Compliance
Mail Stop 63-0700
P. O. Box 90231
Arlington, Texas 76004-3231
Phone: 817-459-6777
Fax: 817-459-6772
Code Compliance
seeks compliance with city ordinances pertaining to maintenance,
sanitation, rehabilitation, conservation and safety of existing
residential and commercial properties, such as: graffiti, high weeds and grass,
junked vehicles, cars parked in yards, etc…
The City of Arlington
codes are intended to benefit everyone while making our neighborhoods
a better place to live, work, and play. Compliance with these
standards can reduce vandalism, deter crime, maintain property values,
and prevent deterioration of your neighborhood.
Common Code Violations
Code
Compliance Officers are working to make neighborhoods safe, strong
and attractive.
Caution Regarding Home Rentals for Short-Term Events Arlington citizens considering renting their homes for
short-term special events such as Super Bowl, as well as
individuals considering renting those homes, should exercise
caution and due diligence. Property rental management
services are not regulated or endorsed by the City. Owners
of properties rented for these events will incur city and
state hotel occupancy tax liability and would be charged
penalties if tax payments were not made. Please help us
welcome visitors to Arlington by encouraging them to stay in
hotels, which benefits all Arlington citizens. Frequently
Asked Questions
Duplex Inspection Program Effective September 1, 2008, the Community Services Department began an
annual duplex inspection program to help reinvigorate neighborhoods and
encourage responsible property ownership and maintenance. Read
more...
City Management Staff
Recruited as Code Rangers
The management team from all city departments
partnered by attending a training class and
joining the Code Ranger team to help with
reinvigorating neighborhoods. Register
to attend an upcoming training class
Multi-Family Inspection
Scores Available Online
Code Compliance
posts
annual property inspections (API) scores for
apartment communities, extended stay
hotel/motels and triplex/quadplex properties
online. A score of 70 or higher is passing. View
results of recent inspections (pdf) View
the API Checklist (pdf)