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Updates to Dallas Property Code Violations and Fines

Original title: An ordinance amending Chapter 27, “Minimum Property Standards,” of the Dallas City Code, by amending Section 27-46; (1) to expand the definition of “Code Violations”; (2) providing a penalty not to exceed $500.00; (3) providing a saving clause; (4) providing a severability clause; and (5) providing an effective date - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

May 27, 2026

property standards code enforcement fines Dallas City Code

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The Frame

What this does

Property owners in Dallas are now subject to a wider range of potential code violations and a maximum fine of $500 per violation under the updated Section 27-46 of the City Code.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Dallas property owners

Property owners are subject to the expanded definition of code violations and the associated $500 maximum fine.

Department of Code Compliance

The department is responsible for enforcing the updated code standards.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 27, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City of Dallas has updated its property standards code to broaden the definition of what constitutes a code violation. This ordinance also establishes a maximum fine of $500 for violations and includes standard legal clauses for enforcement.

Key Facts

The ordinance amends Section 27-46 of the Dallas City Code regarding Minimum Property Standards.
The definition of 'Code Violations' has been expanded.
Violations are now subject to a penalty not to exceed $500.00.
The ordinance includes a saving clause to preserve existing legal actions.
The ordinance includes a severability clause, ensuring the rest of the code remains valid if one part is found unconstitutional.
The ordinance has no cost consideration to the City of Dallas.
The ordinance was introduced on May 1, 2026.
The ordinance was approved as part of a consent agenda.

Frequently Asked Questions

What changed in the property standards code?

The city expanded the definition of what is considered a 'Code Violation' under Section 27-46.

How much can I be fined for a code violation?

The ordinance sets a maximum penalty of $500.00 per violation.

Why It Matters

Property owners in Dallas are now subject to a wider range of potential code violations and a maximum fine of $500 per violation under the updated Section 27-46 of the City Code.

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Expansion of Enforcement Authority

The city is broadening its regulatory reach by expanding the definition of code violations within the existing property standards framework.

Department of Code Compliance

Connected Entities

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Sources

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