
Look for possible code violations
- Unsanitary conditions: broken toilets, bug or rat infestation, leaks, excessive garbage
- Substandard conditions: exposed electrical wires, severe cracks on walls, holes on ceiling, no hot water
- Unsafe conditions: broken or missing windows and doors, decayed wood, no exits, damaged stairs
Search Austin's Code of Ordinances for more property maintenance codes.
Report a code violation
If you think there is a safety hazard in your home or surroundings that has not been addressed by your property representative, call 3-1-1 or submit a report online. A code inspector will be sent to check for code violations.
Check the status of your case
Visit Citizen Connect to search for cases by address, case number or various region filters.
Talk to a Code inspector
Call 512-974-2633 to get answers for general code questions and updates on your existing cases.
Search properties with violations
If a rental property has a repeated history of unaddressed code violations, it could qualify to be in the Repeat Offender Program.
Find tenant resources
Check if you qualify for tenant resources, including legal consultation, residential rental assistance, utility bill assistance, and more:
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