Bexar County Code Compliance handles violations in unincorporated areas and can be reached at (210) 335-6700 at 1948 Probandt St, San Antonio. Within San Antonio city limits, code enforcement is handled through 311 or the SA311 app.
Bexar County Code Compliance serves unincorporated areas and is located at 1948 Probandt St, San Antonio, TX 78214, reachable at (210) 335-6700. The department emphasizes compliance over enforcement, with personnel first educating residents about county codes to gain voluntary compliance. Within the City of San Antonio, code enforcement is handled by the Development Services Department — residents report violations by calling 311, using the SA311 mobile app, or visiting 311.sanantonio.gov. Common reportable violations include overgrown lots, junk vehicles, illegal dumping, substandard buildings, and zoning violations. On December 12, 2023, the Commissioners Court adopted the 2021 International Building and Fire Codes effective January 1, 2024.
Bexar County issues Notices of Violation with compliance deadlines. Failure to comply can result in citations to county court with fines up to $500 per day for general violations and up to $2,000 per day for violations affecting public health.
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