Temporary Workforce Housing Registration
City Council adopted the Temporary Workforce Housing Ordinance on August 1, 2023, and enforcement begins January of 2024. The purpose of this ordinance is to require any residential single-family property, including duplexes and townhomes that are being used as a rental property, to be registered and to adhere to established guidelines for maintenance and standards of care for the property.
This ordinance is intended to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the City and its residents by enforcing regulations regarding residential rental properties in the City through annual registration and periodic inspection.
Fees
Rental Registration Fee: $250.00
Inspection Fee: $100.00
Specific Use Permit Fee (all single-family residential properties are required to have the approval of an SUP by City Council): $125.00 for each property
Rental Registration Late Fee 30 Days After Due Date: $250.00
The Registration Form should be filled out and returned to the Permitting desk at 203 East Wheatland Road, Duncanville, TX 75116, or filled out electronically and emailed to [email protected].
Specific Use Permits (SUP)
In addition to registration, if your property falls into one of the following zoning districts, the approval of a Specific Use Permit is required.
Zoning Districts that require the approval of an SUP:
- All Single-Family Residential Districts (SF-43, SF-7, SF-10, SF-13)
The process to obtain approval of a SUP may take anywhere between 60-70 days from the date of application submittal. This process also includes a public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission (recommending body) and a hearing before City Council for final decision. Public notices will be mailed to surrounding property owners within 200 feet of the subject property and an ad is posted in the local newspaper during this process. If you have any questions regarding zoning or the SUP process, please contact Planning and Zoning at (972) 780-5000. You may also email [email protected].
You may verify zoning via the City's Interactive Zoning Map.
TEMPORARY WORKFORCE HOUSING DOCUMENTS
Ordinance No. 2487
Temporary Workforce Housing Frequently Asked Questions
Zoning Application
Temporary Workforce Housing Registration Form
Short-Term/Temporary Workforce Housing Rental Inspection Process
Short-Term Rental/Temporary Workforce Housing Inspection Checklist