Dallas, TX Code Violation Reporting: Common Violations (2026)

Dallas Code Compliance Services addresses a wide range of violations through its three divisions. The most frequently cited violations include: high weeds and overgrown vegetation (Chapter 18, minimum standards for property maintenance); junk, debris, and litter accumulation on residential and commercial properties; inoperable vehicles on private property; illegal dumping in vacant lots and alleyways; substandard and dangerous building conditions; graffiti on public and private property; unsecured vacant structures; and zoning violations under Chapter 51A. The Nuisance Abatement division targets illegal dumping hotspots, abandoned properties, and chronic violators. Consumer Health addresses food establishment violations, mobile food vending compliance, and public health nuisances. Dallas publishes code violation data through its OpenData portal for public transparency. The city's zero-tolerance approach to litter and dumping includes partnerships with neighborhood associations and community cleanup programs.