Learn how to report objects obstructing areas reserved for public use in a way that doesn’t create an immediate safety hazard.
If there is an immediate safety hazard, please contact Travis County Sheriff’s Department.
Filing Process
Determine Who To File a Complaint With
This page provides information on how to report the following violations:
- Hazards in the line of sight that are not creating an immediate safety hazard
- Obstruction hazards that are not creating an immediate safety hazard
- Drainage blocks
If these don’t describe your situation, please reach out to one of the following instead:
- Sheriff’s Department
- Please contact Travis County Sheriff’s Department about the following violations:
- Objects in the Travis County that create an immediate safety hazard
- Traffic hazards, such as objects in the road
- Motorized vehicles in the Travis County right-of-way
- Other Jurisdictions
- This website provides information on violations that occurred outside corporate city limits in Travis County. If that’s not the case, please contact the appropriate jurisdiction instead.
Gather Required Information
- Name
- Phone number
- Email address
- The exact address where the alleged violation is occurring and the nature of the violation (e.g. failure to obtain a permit, dirt and debris tracked onto roadway, septic system failure or discharge, etc.)
Create an Account
Once you complete the previous steps, please proceed to create an online account on our permitting and complaint platform.
Schedule an inspection of the temporary correction (if applicable)
Log into your account and visit the Solution Center .
Please select the appropriate new application type that best describes the type of complaint you want to report. Follow the instructions in the platform.
Related
File a Complaint
Report suspected violations, such as a construction without a permit, objects in the public right-of-way, water quality & storm water violations, or illegal dumping.
Resolve a Violation
Did you receive a Notice of Violation and/or Stop Work Order at your construction site? Learn what steps to take to correct the issue and get back to building.
Permitting Center
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