ATTENTION
The office of the Environmental Health Services Division (EHSD) located at 1520 Rutherford Lane Bldg. 1 will close on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. for an employee event. For walk-in application(s) that day, please arrive prior to 10:30 a.m. to ensure that your application is processed. EHSD office will reopen on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 7:45 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience.
ATENCIÓN
La oficina de la División de Servicios de Salud Ambiental ubicadas en 1520 Rutherford Lane Bldg. 1 cerrará el miércoles 11 de diciembre de 2019 a las 10:30 a.m. para un evento de empleados. Por favor llegue antes de las 10:30 a.m. para asegurarse de que su solicitud sea procesada. Esta oficina volverá a abrir el jueves 12 de diciembre de 2019 a las 7:45 a.m. Nos disculpamos por cualquier inconveniente.
View the fee schedule for Austin and Travis County effective October 1, 2019, for all permits and services.
NOTE: All fee schedules dated and posted prior to October 1, 2019 are no longer in effect.
The 2018 Annual Report describes our accomplishments, activities, and outcomes for Fiscal Year 2018. View last year's report here.
Public Health Nuisances
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City of Austin
The following types of nuisances are investigated in the city limits: Animal Enclosures/Setback Limits, Smoking in Public Places, Minors' Access to Tobacco, food handling, and reports of foodborne illness (food poisoning).
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Travis County
Outside the city limits, the following types of nuisances are investigated: trash, rubbish, debris, junked vehicles, tall weeds/grass, mosquito harbors, unmaintained pools, and substandard structures.
To report nuisances, contact Austin 3-1-1.
Day Care, Foster Care, and Adoption Housing
The division performs state-mandated inspections required for custodial care facilities, such as day care, foster care and adoption housing. Apply for an inspection here.
Food Safety Programs
The division ensures food safety for all food establishments. There are requirements for food handlers and managers, and four distinct food programs:
Food Safety Resources
Pool, Spas, Interactive Water Features & Fountains
The division ensures the health and safety of all public and semi-public aquatic facilities to reduce the incidence of waterborne diseases and accidental drownings/injuries. Learn more here.
Mosquito and Rodent Control (Rodent and Vector)
The division provides on-site assessments and responds to complaints about rodents, mosquitoes, and stinging insects. The program also performs mosquito surveillance (trapping) to identify the source of mosquito borne diseases and applies limited control measures. Learn more here.
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To address a concern or request a second opinion regarding an inspection result or complaint, contact us at 512-978-0300 between 7:45 am to 4:45 pm Monday - Friday.