2025 CDBG CAPER DraftThe Planning and Community Development Department is committed to planning, improving, and maintaining the quality of life for current and future residents of Denison. We work towards the goals and vision laid out by the City Council, the City of Denison Comprehensive Plan, and City Ordinance. The Planning and Community Development Department helps cultivate economic development for the good of the entire community, and oversees several City divisions:
The demolition process starts with a call to the Code Compliance Manager at 903-465-2720 Ext: 2457. They will then determine that the structure is dilapidated and posts the house unsafe.
The location of the house determines what funds will be used to demolish the structure. The length of time from posting to demolition varies greatly due to a number of circumstances. The most time-consuming task is to contact all of the people who might have an ownership in the property and have them sign a release to demolish the house. This task alone can take up to six months or more.
The Minor / Emergency Rehabilitation Program addresses five areas of work. Those areas are:
Electrical
Heating
Level / support
Plumbing
Roofing
The maximum amount that can be spent on a project is $3,500. There are limited areas that can be addressed under emergency rehabilitation such as gas leaks, broken water pipes, some sewer problems, and heating issues. The maximum amount that can be spent on emergency projects is $1,000.