Special Collections


​Special Collections

Special Collections is a section of the Department of Dallas Water Utilities Revenue and Business Systems Division. The Special Collections Section (SCS) is responsible for the collection for multiple General Fund revenues including: (1) security alarm permits; (2) land-based receivables such as demolitions and weed liens; (3) Dallas Police Department’s vice-controlled licenses such as sexually oriented businesses; (4) multi-tenant inspections; (5) alcoholic beverage local fees; and others.

Liens

Paving , Demolition Lien, Heavy Clean, Litter Clean, Secure Closure, Vegetation Removal, Weed, Mow/Clean, Site Clearance and, Civil Penalties

Lien Payoff Requests:

Please submit all lien payoff requests or release of lien requests to: 

dwuliens@dallas.gov

         

Lien Payment Options:

By Mail :City of Dallas,  Special Collections,  P O Box 139076, Dallas, Texas 75313

 

Online: https://epay.dallascityhall.com/bdisu/public/frameset_top_html.jsp NOTE: You will need to call Special Collections to get the account number in order to register.

 

Release of Liens:

Once payment is made please request a Release of Lien by email: DWULiens@dallas.gov 


If Paid by:

Cash or Cashier's Check – Release will be sent immediately

Check – a 10 day hold will be placed on the Release.

Credit Card – a 10 day hold will be placed on the Release.

 

Lien Disputes:

To dispute a lien,  please contact Code Compliance at (214)671-9391

or email:  revenue-collections@dallas.gov 

Monday- Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.