Single-Family Rental Registration and Inspection Program

The Code Compliance Single-Family Rental Registration and Inspection Program requires annual registration and renewal of rental properties (single-family homes, duplexes, and condominium units In Dallas). The program also requires single-family rental properties to be inspected at least once every five years but not more frequently than once a year. The program does not limit the number of complaint-based inspections that can be conducted. All the inspections are performed by a City Code Officer and include the interior, exterior, and premise.


Code Compliance Self-Certification Program

Code Compliance Services' Self-Certification program exists to provide high-scoring and compliant properties the opportunity to operate with minimal disruption from graded/ comprehensive inspections while allowing city staff to focus on properties with greater need. In December 2021, Dallas City Council amended Ch. 27-42 of the Dallas City Code for the incorporation of the Self-Certification program.

To qualify for the self-certification program, single-family rental properties must resolve any violations found after inspection. 

If notified your property qualifies for the Self-Certification Program, please complete the interest form. You will be contacted by a staff member with further details and confirmation of enrollment.

Self-Certification Interest Form


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Single-Family Rental Program

Beginning on October 1, 2024, owners of rental properties (single-family homes, duplexes, and condo units) in the City of Dallas will be required to register their properties annually by submitting an online registration application, a non-refundable fee of $64 .00 and an annual Owner's Self Inspection Checklist with the affidavit for each dwelling or unit.  The program also requires the City of Dallas to conduct a comprehensive inspection at least once every five years.  (Ref: Chapter 27)  

Registration forms may be submitted online beginning January 1, 2017.  

Documents required to have before you begin your online registration process:

If your property is Exempt from Single Family Registration use this form:


To Complete Your Single-Family Rental Registration, go to E-Application on VGOV


Click here for the step-by-step instructions on how to process your online application:



​Single Family Rental Registration Program Guide

To obtain more information about this program view our FAQ  or email us at ccsrentalprogram@dallascityhall.com or call  214-671-RENT (7368).

The Single Family Rental Program’s mission is to improve the quality of life for Tenants in Dallas.  Mandatory rental registration and inspection provides the tenant with a voice, an expectation of standard living conditions and the reassurance of the owner's willingness to be a good landlord by being code compliant.  We are here to help the tenant.

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Chapter 27 Reference Manual

Chapter 27 Property Standards

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To report a Rental property concern


Single Family Rental Registration
  3112 Canton Street
Dallas, Texas 75226
Phone: (214) 671-RENT (7368)
ccsrentalprogram@dallascityhall.com