City of Houston Inspections & Public Services (CHIPS) aims to defend and improve the quality of life of Houston neighborhoods through the active enforcement of city ordinances and the reduction of blight and substandard living conditions.

As a division of the Department of Neighborhoods, CHIPS enforces Chapter 10 related to the Code of Ordinances for:

• Open and vacant buildings
• Nuisances on private property
• Junk motor vehicles
• Weeded lots
• Graffiti

How to Report a Violation

To report a junk motor vehicle, weeded lot, open and vacant building, graffiti or other nuisances on private property; citizens are encouraged to call the city’s service helpline at 3-1-1 or 713.837.0311 or online at www.houston311.org.

Additionally, citizens can contact their council member or a representative in the Mayor's Citizens' Assistance Office (MCAO) for assistance with reporting blight and substandard conditions in their neighborhood.

Once a service request has been generated, citizens can follow-up or check the status by contacting CHIPS directly at 832.394.0600.