City of Arlington, TX :: Government

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	Code Compliance Index

	Code Ranger Program

	Animal Related Codes

	Apartment/Extended Stay Inspections

	Compliance Process

	Commercial Inspections

	Common Violations

	Dangerous and Substandard Structures

	Does a Violation Exist?

	Duplex Inspection Program

	Educational Information

	Report Graffiti

	Group Homes

	Inspection Districts

	Swimming Pool Inspection Program

	Reporting a Complaint

	Vacant Structures

	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.

Learn more about common property violations

CODE COMPLIANCE HIGHLIGHTS & INITIATIVES

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.

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

The Nuisance Ordinance Becomes Stronger
Amendments to the Nuisance Ordinance raise the standards in Arlington to help enhance and preserve neighborhoods.

View the presentation (pdf)

Code Ranger English brochure (pdf)

Nuisance Chapter Ordinance No. 06-088 Graffiti Abatement (pdf)

Nuisance Chapter Ordinance No. 07-045 Declaring Additional Items Public Nuisance (pdf)

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)

Report Graffiti
The City removes graffiti from any public property. Report graffiti in your neighborhood by:

Calling 817-459-6777

Emailing us using our Citizen Action Request Form

Graffiti Consent to Remove Form (pdf)

Permiso y Consentimiento Para Eleminar El Graffiti (pdf) EN ESPANOL

Graffiti Consent to Remove Form (pdf) VIETNAMESE


	NEWS
	Reminder: No outdoor watering between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. year-round Code Officer Rescues Puppies Demolished Hotel Replaced by Hope See Litter and Pick It Up Says Volunteers Western Hills Neighborhood Clean-up Success Story

	DID YOU KNOW
	You can become a Code Ranger and help improve your Neighborhood. You could become a Team Pride Neighbor if you pass the Duplex Inspection Program. Multi-Family annual property inspection (API) scores are now posted online. Each week, the Animal Services web site features two Pets of the Week available for adoption at the shelter. Cryptosporidiosis is one of the most common waterborne diseases worldwide? Click here for more info.