Dallas County, TX Code Violation Reporting: How to Report (2026)

Dallas County is highly urbanized with most territory within incorporated cities (Dallas, Irving, Garland, Grand Prairie, etc.), each with their own code enforcement departments. For the relatively small unincorporated areas of Dallas County, code enforcement falls under the Dallas County Commissioners Court and the Planning and Development Department. Complaints about property conditions in unincorporated areas can be filed with the county. For the City of Dallas specifically, residents dial 3-1-1 from inside city limits or (214) 670-3111 from outside. The City of Dallas Code Compliance Services Department handles enforcement through its OurDallas app, online portal, and phone system. Reports can be filed anonymously. The city assigns complaints to code officers who serve specific geographic areas. Dallas County also enforces the Commissioners Court County Code for unincorporated areas, addressing issues like substandard structures, junk vehicles, and property maintenance. State law (Texas Local Government Code Chapter 233) grants counties limited code enforcement authority compared to cities.