Code Enforcement

Code Enforcement is deeply rooted in the systematic growth, improvement, rehabilitation, safety, health, general welfare, planning, and economical development of our city. Code Enforcement’s goal is to establish and maintain a standard of quality of life for all citizens by providing quality inspections and bringing about improvements and rehabilitation to the City of Manvel’s neighborhoods and communities.

Code Enforcement Officers are proactively enforcing areas concerning substandard structures, high grass and weeds, accumulation of trash and debris, junked items, and other general nuisance relations violations. Officers enforce codes and regulations as laid out by the City of Manvel’s Code of Ordinances. 

Some common code violations include:

•    Substandard Structures 
•    High Grass and Weeds 
•    Trash and Debris 
•    Junk Vehicles 
•    Nuisance Animals 
•    Construction without a permit 
•    Zoning Violations 

To submit a complaint, please fill out a complaint form by clicking here.

To view the City of Manvel's Code of Ordinances, please visit https://library.municode.com/tx/manvel/codes/code_of_ordinances 

Assistance from Other Manvel Departments

The following issues are not addressed by Code Enforcement. To ensure the fastest response to your complaint(s) we recommend you contact these departments directly:

Manvel Police Department (Phone: 281-489-1212)

Noise Complaints (Report these complaints while they are occurring.)
Vagrancy/Homeless Trespassing
Cars Parked on the Street

Development Services Department (Phone: 281-489-0630)

Work without Permits
Illegal Land Use
Too Many People Living in a Building
Garage Sales
Commercial Signage on Private Property
Buildings without Utility Services
Zoning Issues

Community Services (Phone: 832-336-4089)

Damaged Streets/Sidewalks
Water main breaks