Code Compliance

The Code Compliance Department maintains the City of Fort Worth's status as a clean, livable city by ensuring the property complies with rules set by City Council. Code Officers routinely patrol assigned neighborhoods for code violations and investigate complaints with a mission of abating issues and educating residents.

Code Compliance Divisions

Animal Care & Control

Helping residents stay safe through education and services. Programs work to reduce the stray pet population, minimize the threat of diseases, and prevent injuries caused by animals. Committed to offering compassionate care for all pets, adoption, and fostering programs.

Consumer Health

Consumer Health protects the public by providing an array of health and safety inspections to include food, childcare, and public swimming pools. Training is provided for food handlers, childcare workers and pool operators.

Code Enforcement

Code Enforcement maintains Fort Worth's status as a safe, clean, and a livable city through its neighborhood investigations and building standards divisions.

Environmental Quality

Environmental Quality protects public health, properties, and natural resources by safeguarding against pollution in the city's land, water, air and litter management strategies.

Garbage & Recycling

Solid Waste Services provides residents with curbside collections for garbage, recycling, yard waste and bulk. Additional residential services include the Drop-Off Stations and Environmental Collection Center.