City of Duncanville

Goals

• Identify single-family (including duplexes and townhomes) residential rental properties citywide that are rented or leased for more than 30 days

• Obtain property information and/or property/owner/manager/agent contact information for use by code enforcement and for emergency situations

• Enhance partnerships and communication with property owners and tenants

• Aid in housing stock preservation, maintenance and upgrades

• Facilitate neighborhood stabilization, foster clean and safe rental properties without diminishing availability and affordability

• Safeguard the life, health, safety, welfare and property of occupants by enforcement of minimum property standards

What's Inspected

In accordance with applicable codes:

• Interior and Exterior Building Conditions

• Property Sanitation

• Sidewalks and Driveways

• Accessory Structures

• Pools, Hot Tubs and Spas

• Infestation Issues

• Water and Plumbing Systems

• Sanitary Systems

• Mechanical Equipment

• Electrical and Fire Hazards

Impact

• Ordinance requires all single-family, duplexes, and townhouse properties to be registered with the City of Duncanville.

  • $25 annual registration fee.

• Rental Certificate of Occupancy (RCO) must be obtained.

  • RCO application fee: Included with inspection fee

• Must receive a City inspection at the time of initial registration. An inspection is also required every two (2) years or whenever there is a change of tenants; whichever occurs first:

  • Inspection: $50

  • Re-Inspection: $50 (after failing to comply with first Fail Notice)

• Interior and exterior inspections.

• Must successfully meet the minimum standards set forth within the following:

  • Residential Rental Property Ordinance No. 2340

  • International Property Maintenance Code

  • International Residential Code

  • Other applicable State and Local laws, regulations and ordinances

• No RCO will be issued until all taxes, liens, utility charges and outstanding code issues have been satisfied.

• Owner/manager/agent must notify City of an eviction 48 hours within of service (owner must provide a plan for clean-up of any displaced personal property 24 hours after the eviction).

• Failure to register a property and/or abide by the terms of this ordinance will result in a Class C misdemeanor.

  • Fine not to exceed $2,000 (fine does not include any other applicable code violations).

• Maximum occupancy for residential unit will be determined at time of registration (determined by both the Residential Property and International Property Maintenance Codes).

• Property manager/agent must reside and/or do business within the North Central Texas Council of Governments geographical area.