The City Marshal’s Office promotes responsibility and ensures compliance with city ordinances in Amarillo. By leveraging modern technology and providing excellent customer service, the office operates efficiently to meet residents’ expectations.
- Law Enforcement (Deputy Marshals): Enforce city ordinances, local, and state laws.
- Code Enforcement (Civilian Officers): Ensure code compliance but do not serve as peace officers.
- CONTACT INFORMATION
- citymarshaladmin@amarillo.gov
- 806-378-6517
-
Complaint Line:
806-378-6541 (Leave a detailed message with the type of offense and address.) -
Simms Municipal Building
810 S Buchanan St
Suite 104
Amarillo, TX 79101 -
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
City Marshal: reportable violations
Reportable Violations include:
- Commercial vehicle parked in a residential area
- Operating a business in a residential area
- Living in a travel trailer
- Improper fence maintenance
- Open/unsecured structure
- Occupying a home without city utilities
- More than two garage sales in 12 months
- Damaged/dilapidated sign
Complaint Types
- Dangerous Structure: Vacant, unsecured, damaged, or unsafe buildings.
- Junk Vehicle: Expired registration and either wrecked, dismantled, discarded, or inoperable (including motor vehicles, RVs, aircraft, or watercraft).
- Weeds, Junk, and Debris: Overgrown vegetation (over 8 inches) or accumulated trash/junk.
For more details about reportable violations and complaints with the City Marshal’s office, review the Amarillo Municipal Code.
city marshal faqs
How was the new City Marshal office formed?
The City Marshal office was a merger of previous positions from the previous Fire Marshal office, Building Safety, and Police Department Parking Enforcement departments. The staff members retain their original responsibilities but are now collectively housed under the City Marshal department.
Do City Marshals carry firearms?
Only City Marshal peace officers will be equipped with badges and weapons. The City Marshal Civilian force will not have a badge or weapon.
How do I report a violation with the City Marshal?
You can report a violation by calling the Complaint Line at 806-378-6541 or emailing citymarshaladmin@amarillo.gov. Provide a detailed message with the type of offense and the address.
Common violations include commercial vehicles parked in residential areas, unpermitted business operations in residential zones, living in a travel trailer, improper fence maintenance, open structures, occupancy without city utilities, and more.
Who are the Code Enforcement Officers?
Code Enforcement Officers are civilian staff responsible for ensuring compliance with city ordinances. They focus on issues like property maintenance, zoning, and other non-criminal matters.
What is considered a dangerous structure?
A dangerous structure is any vacant building that is unsecured, has broken windows or fire damage, is structurally unsafe, or shows signs of vagrant activity.
What is a junk vehicle?
A junk vehicle is one that has an expired registration and is wrecked, dismantled, inoperable, or discarded. It can include cars, aircraft, recreational vehicles, or watercraft.