Attention: All owners of non-owner occupied duplexes

The Duplex Inspection Program was established in September 2008 to help reinvigorate neighborhoods and encourage responsible property ownership and maintenance. All owners of non-owner occupied duplexes are required to register their properties. All non-owner occupied duplexes in the city must be registered with the city, and shall be inspected annually for property compliance.

Duplex Inspection Program Registration

Registration forms must be completed in full and submitted to Code Compliance.

Ways to Register

Registration forms may be mailed to:

City of Arlington Code Compliance
 Mail Stop: 63-0600

P.O. Box 90231

Arlington, TX 76004-3231

More about the Program

Frequently asked Questions

What are Code Compliance Officers checking when they perform an exterior inspection of my duplex?

Refer to the Duplex Inspection Checklist for specific details. Code Compliance Officers perform a property and structure assessment on exteriors of all duplex properties. The scoring system rates the structure and property conditions.

What is a perfect score, and what is a failing score?

A perfect score is 100 and a score of 70 or below is failing.

What happens if my property passes the exterior inspection?

Properties that pass inspection by scoring above 70 will be exempted from an interior inspection.

What happens if my property fails the exterior inspection?

Properties with exterior or nuisance violations at the time of inspection which score 70 or below will receive an interior inspection.

  • A Code Compliance Officer will contact the property owner and advise them that they failed the exterior inspection and will arrange for an interior inspection with the property owner or manager.

What happens when a property fails more than once?

Properties with chronic, egregious code violations may be forwarded to the Nuisance Abatement Team (NAT) for review.

What if I live in one side of my duplex and rent the other side? Do I still need to register?

Yes, all non-owner-occupied duplex properties are to be registered with the City of Arlington. There is no fee or inspection associated with the registry.

How often will my duplex(es) be inspected?

Once per year, unless violations are observed.

What is the fee for this service?

  • Annual Duplex Fee (per unit) = $13.80

  • Duplex Re-inspection Fee (per inspection) = $150

Are property managers required to get city inspections on the property between tenants?

No, inspections are performed annually.

Am I required to obtain a certificate of occupancy inspection or issuance?

Will the city continue to respond to property condition complaints at duplex locations?

Yes, Code Compliance Officers investigate all reports of possible code violations.

Why was this program established?

To help increase neighborhood integrity

  • Enhance property values

  • Reduce visual blight

  • Improve housing quality

  • Foster engaged citizenry

For additional information call 817-459-6777 or contact a district office location.