Health Department, Code Enforcement
& Nuisance Abatement

Health Department
Food permits are necessary to protect the public health by establishing and enforcing requirements for food service operations including caterers working within the city limits. The City's Health Inspector makes on-site inspections on a rotation basis and by report/request. All catering operations must be permitted through the City of Stafford.

Roadside and mobile vendors are prohibited.

Click here to go to the Texas Department of State Health Services for the Texas Food Establishment Rules.

Click here for complete information and forms related to the Health Department.

Code Enforcement
The Building Permit Department is responsible for code enforcement to protect property valuations and to improve the overall quality of life for the citizens of Stafford.

In February of 2001, City Council adopted enhanced building standards for the City which, most notably, eliminate metal exteriors on new commercial buildings and specify acceptable and unacceptable exterior wall finishes for all buildings in the City. These standards will be posted on the web site soon. Currently, copies are available at City Hall for a minimum copy charge.
For building code questions, contact Irby Rico.

Nuisance Abatement
The abatement of nuisances such as high grass and weeds, substandard buildings, trash and debris, junk vehicles, signs in disrepair, etc., is a primary goal of the City to protect the health and welfare of its citizens and also to make the City more aesthetically pleasing. Contact Scott McElrath or Marcia Fouts for more information.