Austin Code Compliance

City Codes.... 

City of Austin Permits/Property Codes: 
  • City permits are required to build, remodel, alter or repair any building or structure.
  • Construction details. techmoical
  • .Permits control 
  • Property Codes include many factors that impact appearance of the neighborhood. 
  • ​See list on on the right. 


The BV/S Deed Restrictions primarily define parameters impacting the appearance of the homes 
  • Size, spacing, exterior materials, configuration, and etc.   
As residents of the City of Austin, property owners must comply with the City property codes as well as the deed restrictions.. The City of Austin has the authority to enforce compliance with the city codes with tickets and fines. ​

Austin Code Complaints?

To Report City Code Violations:

Submit a report online.  (recommended)
      Search for "Austin Code Complaint" for link
  • Select "Austin Code - Request Code Officer" in the Service Type drop-down box.
  • Include Photos!  
  • Provide  your contact information so the Code Officer can contact you for additional information and update you on the status of the follow-up.  

Call 3-1-1 to ask a question or make a complaint verbally.  

​Complaints are CONFIDENTIAL - just like complaints to the HOA for deed restriction violations.   
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Code Enforcement Officers DO follow-up on complaints:
  • Visit the site to confirm the violation
  • Talk to or leave message with homeowner
  • Issue a ticket & FINE if violation is not corrected. 

Common City Code Violations

  • Boats, campers & other recreational vehicles stored on the driveway.
    • Must be behind a 6' solid fence
    • Note: Motorhomes and Travel Trailers are not allowed to be stored on the property by the Deed Restrictions. 
  • Storage of inoperable vehicles
  • More vehicles routinely parked on driveway than licensed drivers living at residence.
  • Parking on the front or side lawn.

  • Construction without a city permit
 
  • Grass or weeds over 12"
  • Trash cans and lawn debris bags left at curb for extended periods of time
    • Trash cans and bags no earlier than 8 pm the day before pick-up and later than 8 pm after pickup..... 
  • Junk & rubbish accumulation​
  • Illegal dumping
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  • Frequent garage sales
  • Number of people living in a residence. 
  • Running a business from home
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  • Temporary Storage Units "PODS"
    • Allowed on driveway only - Max 60 days
    • Permit required 
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  • Dangerous structures
For more information on code violations, please refer to the Austin Code list of common code violations or search Austin's Code of Ordinances.