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Dallas City Council examines costly City Hall replacement options

The Dallas City Council voted to examine options for the City Hall building amid high repair estimates.

By The Daily Dallas · Published July 24, 2026

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The Dallas City Council voted 9-6 to explore options for replacing the City Hall building, including staying, leaving, or redeveloping the site, according to reports citing an estimated $1 billion repair cost.

In a separate vote the council voted 9-5 to authorize spending $3 million to begin searching for a new location, according to the same reports.

The council authorized up to $2 million for the city manager to negotiate preacquisition agreements for a potential City Hall relocation, with a special meeting scheduled to direct talks with four property owners.

Council also adopted a supplemental budget increasing the general fund by $730,000 while most city fees are set to increase by 6 percent with building division fees rising only 3 percent.

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