Multi-Family Property Inspection Program

Residents of Arlington multi-family communities may contact Code Compliance to report violations, such as lack of hot water, heat, air conditioning, or non-functioning appliances. Before calling, please give property management an opportunity to correct the problem.

Code Compliance encourages all residents of multi-family communities to pay close attention to outside storage on patios and balconies. Unkempt balconies are unattractive and may be considered unclean premises. Propane tanks, acetylene tanks or other highly explosive containers are not allowed to be used or stored on patios, balconies or apartment units.

The threat and spread of Bed Bugs throughout multi-family communities is a serious concern. To help prevent this problem, do not bring used mattresses or cushioned furniture of any kind into a dwelling unit until first making sure no Bed Bugs are present.

Inadequate swimming pool barriers are a common problem in multi-family communities. If you see a gate that does not close and latch by itself or a problem with a fence surrounding a pool, please contact Code Compliance immediately. A child’s life may depend upon it.

In the event of an emergency call 911. For questions, or additional information, please call 817-459-6777. Report online non-life safety concerns.

A new annual property inspection protocol and scoring methodology is adopted, with a Risk Rating Scoring System.

• Learn more about the new inspection protocol and Risk Rating Scoring System.

In August of 2012, Code Compliance Services began to reassess the multi-family property inspection program. As a result, it was determined that strategy adjustments were needed in order to better:

• Preserve property values, promote economic vitality and crime prevention, and ensure safe, healthy and clean environments,
• Promote ongoing investment in upkeep and maintenance, and
• Pro-actively address some long-standing problems related to blighted and poorly maintained properties, curb appeal and limited enforcement capability

In September of 2012, staff began to meet with the City of Arlington Municipal Policy Committee, in partnership with the Apartment Association of Tarrant County, in order to present and discuss the proposed elements of a property maintenance improvement strategy.

On June 18, 2013, the City Council approved an amendment to the Uniform Housing Code Chapter of the Code of the City of Arlington. The amendments provide for the following:

• The requirement of an annual multi-family license
• The probationary status, denial, suspension or revocation of a multi-family license
• The annual attendance of a training program specific to code familiarization and crime prevention

On September 15, 2026, the City Council approved Resolution No. 26-287, authorizing and approving updated fees pursuant to the authority contained in the "Uniform Housing" Chapter of the Code of the City of Arlington, Texas, 1987.

The following fees will take effect October 1, 2026

For any additional information contact Code Compliance Field Operations Manager Doug Stewart at 817-459-5980.

Multi-Family Properties Fees Pursuant to Uniform Housing Chapter

• Annual Multi-Family Apartment: $23.35 per unit
• Multi-Family Reinspection Fee: $150 per inspection
• Read Resolution No. 26-287(PDF, 253KB) (Fees Pursuant to Uniform Housing Chapter)

Multi-Family fees may be paid online at ArlingtonPermits.

Failure to pay billed amounts upon receipt may result in citation issuance and referral of account to the City Attorney for collections.

For additional information, please call 817-459-6777.

The Uniform Housing Code (UHC) Section 304(PDF, 12MB) (page 13) provides the authority to conduct annual property inspections of duplexes, multi-family complexes and extended-stay hotels and motels in their entirety.

The ordinance also provides authority for City Council to establish fees to conduct the inspections to ensure properties conform with requirements of the UHC.

Due to the transient nature in which extended-stay hotels and motels operate it is required that all units be inspected each year.

The City Council recognized the need for more extensive inspection procedures; therefore, our procedure is to conduct 100% Annual Property Inspections (APIs) each year at extended-stay hotels and motels. We utilize the same inspection check list (HUD Pre-react) for both extended-stay hotels and motels and multi-family complexes. However, the risk rating protocol applies only to multi-family complexes.

Multi-Family & Extended Stay Properties Fees Pursuant to Uniform Housing Chapter

• Annual Extended Stay: $86.04 per unit
• Extended Stay Reinspection Fee: $150 per inspection
• Read Resolution No. 26-287(PDF, 253KB) (Pursuant to Uniform Housing Chapter)

Extended Stay fees may be paid online at ArlingtonPermits.

Failure to pay billed amounts upon receipt may result in citation issuance and referral of account to the City Attorney for collections.

For additional information, please call 817-459-6777.

Multi-Family & Extended Stay Properties Fees Pursuant to Uniform Housing Chapter

• Annual Multi-Family Apartment: $23.35 per unit
• Annual Extended Stay: $86.04 per unit
• Multi-Family Reinspection Fee: $150 per inspection
• Extended Stay Reinspection Fee: $150 per inspection

More Information

• Read Resolution No. 26-287(PDF, 253KB) (Fees Pursuant to Uniform Housing Chapter)

Multi-Family and Extended Stay fees may be paid online at ArlingtonPermits.

Failure to pay billed amounts upon receipt may result in citation issuance and referral of account to the City Attorney for collections.

For additional information, please call 817-459-6777.