Dallas County Enforces a Nuisance Code Outside City Limits

County nuisance rules and city codes are two different systems. On Dallas County land outside a city, the county can act on some problems. Its list includes trash, high weeds, unsafe buildings, and the storage of cars, tires, or home appliances where they can be seen from outside.

The Department of Unincorporated Area Services handles that county route at 214-653-6565. Give the office the location and a plain account of the problem. Inside city limits, use the city's code office instead. Calling the right office first keeps a report from bouncing between desks.