Frequently Asked Questions

• Blackwood
• Brandy Station
• Florence
• Galloway
• Hanby
• Lawrence
• McWhorter
• Motley
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• Austin School-Park: 0.13 mile
• Beasley School-Park: 0.49 mile
• Blackwood Park: 0.66 mile
• Brandy Station Park: 0.54 mile
• Bruton Park: 0.34 mile
• Cannaday School-Park: 0.29 mile
• Cayman Estates: 0.55 mile
• City Lake Park: 0.48 mile
• Clay Mathis Greenbelt Park: 0.25 mile
• Debusk / KidsQuest Park: 1.76 miles
• Gentry School-Park: 0.50 mile
• Hodges Park: 0.11mile
• McWhorter School-Park: 0.31 mile
• Palos Verdes: 0.58 mile
• Paschall Park: 0.38 mile
• Pirrung School-Park: 0.25 mile
• Porter Park: 0.24 mile
• Town East Park: 1.20 miles
• Travis Williams Athletic Complex: 0.44 mile
• Valley Creek Park: 1.22 mile
• Westlake Park: 0.18 mile
• Westover Extension: 0.93 mile
• Westover Greenbelt Park: 0.16 mile

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Yes. Free preventive blood pressure checks are offered every day between 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Remember, in case of any illness or emergency, please call 911.

To obtain a copy of an EMS patient report, the actual patient or another person with a written medical authorization signed by the patient must request the report through the Fire Administration office. Whether you are the patient or an authorized representative (as described above), you must bring proper identification. Due to the medical information contained in these reports, we are prohibited by law from releasing them without the patient's written authorization. EMS patient reports are available in the Fire Administration offices, located at 1515 N. Galloway Ave., Mesquite, TX 75149. Office hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.

To request a fire report, please visit the City Secretary's Office at 1515 N. Galloway Ave., Mesquite, TX. This office is open Monday-Friday, from 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Learn more about the Mesquite Fire Department's Public Education program.

The Public Information Officer for the Mesquite Fire Department is Captain Elliot Howard. He can be reached at 972-216-6315.

No registration is required for medical alarms. The City of Mesquite does require that fire alarms in commercial buildings be registered. This includes all buildings except single-family residential dwellings. A nonrefundable permit fee of $50.00 per alarm site with one fire alarm control unit is required for the issuance of a permit.  If an alarm site has multiple fire alarm control units, a nonrefundable fee of $50.00 for the first alarm control unit and $10.00 for each additional fire alarm control unit is required.  A permit is issued for one year and must be renewed annually by payment of the required fee.  A new fee and permit is required upon a change in ownership or change in occupancy of the property.  A new owner or occupant of a building with a fire alarm is required to obtain a new permit. This includes both fire alarms that are monitored and fire alarms that only sound on the premises. Owners of fire alarms in commercial buildings are also required to have their alarm systems inspected by a fire alarm technician once each year, and records of the inspection, testing and maintenance shall be maintained at the fire alarm site and available for inspection with the consent of the permit holder or other authorized representative.  The owners of all fire alarms, both registered commercial and non-registered residential, are subject to fines for excessive false alarms or for failure to properly maintain a fire alarm system. Contact the Fire Marshal's office at 972-216-6267 for further information.

Fire inspections are initiated in any of the following ways: Request of the owner or occupant; Citizen complaint; Application for certain licenses or permits; Routine inspection It is our goal to conduct a fire inspection of each business in Mesquite at least once each year. To request an inspection or register a complaint regarding a fire hazard, call the Fire Prevention office at 972-216-6267.

For information regarding plan reviews and permits for fire protection systems, fire lanes or flammable liquid storage tanks, contact the Fire Prevention offices at 972-216-6267.

Hazardous conditions may be reported to the Mesquite Fire Department Fire Marshal's office at 972-216-6267.

Yes. Please call 972-216-6316.

A multipurpose fire extinguisher is best for the home. A type "ABC" extinguisher rated at 2A:10B:C is recommended.

For compliments concerning the Mesquite Fire Department, please contact the Fire Administration offices at 972-216-6267 or visit us at 1515 N. Galloway Ave., Mesquite, TX 75149. Office hours are Monday-Friday, from 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.

Fingerprinting is not being offered during the COVID pandemic.

Learn how you can get fingerprinted by the Mesquite Police Department:

You may obtain information from the following website:

The Mesquite Police Department is committed to unbiased policing. Acts of racial profiling are strictly prohibited by this department. Citizens who wish to file a complaint regarding an allegation of racial profiling may do by contacting the Mesquite Police Department Internal Affairs Section in person Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 777 North Galloway Avenue, by email at sturner@mesquitepolice.org or by phone at 972-216-6236. Outside of the hours listed above, you may contact the on-duty watch commander at 972-216-6251 by email at watchcommander@mesquitepolice.org.

Complaints may be filed by contacting the Mesquite Police Department Internal Affairs Section in person Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 777 North Galloway Avenue, or by phone at 972-216-6236. Outside of the hours listed above, you may contact the on-duty watch commander at 972-216-6251.

Compliments or complaints with respect to any ticket, citation, or warning issued by a Mesquite police officer may be address by phone at 972-216-6236, by mail at 777 N Galloway Ave., Mesquite, Texas, 75149, or by email at administration@mesquitepolice.org.

Hiring an off-duty Mesquite Police Officer for security or traffic direction is handled through a third-party application, Illuno. (click here for their website)

Once you have created your Illuno account, you will be able to submit a request to hire an off-duty Mesquite Police Officer.

If you have any questions regarding the Illuno application, or have any technical issues with the Illuno application, please contact Illuno customer support:

Email:  hello@illuno.com
Phone:  972-658-3151


If you have other questions about hiring an off-duty Mesquite Police Officer, please contact Sergeant Rough at 972-216-6628.

Please Note:  Mesquite Police Officers are only authorized to work off-duty security or traffic direction within the City of Mesquite.  If you wish to hire an off-duty Police Officer in another city, please contact that municipality.

Library cards are available free of charge to Mesquite residents. Proof of current address & photo I.D. required. Permission by a parent or legal guardian is necessary for minors under 12 to obtain a card. Library cards expire after 3 years. Notify the Library immediately if your card is lost or stolen. Online eCards are available for residents to access digital resources only.

Library cards are available free of charge to:

• Mesquite residents.
• City of Mesquite/MISD/Eastfield employees
• MISD or Eastfield (Dallas College) students
• Mesquite Business Owners
• Garland or Balch Springs Residents

ALL OTHERS

• Annual card for $25

A parent or legal guardian can apply for a library card for a child 11 years old and younger; proof of current address & photo I.D. are required by the parent or legal guardian.

Teens aged 12-17 years can apply for a library card on their own; a parent’s signature is required on the application to allow access to the library’s Internet Access computers. Proof of current address & photo I.D. are required (such as a school I.D. or recreation center I.D. card) and an official document with the teen’s name and current address, such as a recent report card.

When you first apply for your card, you are limited to two items. After that, there is a limit of 30 books. Playaways, Audiobooks, and DVDs are limited to 5 in each category. Please note that you must be 12 years or older to check out CDs, audiobooks, and switch games, and 18 years or older to check out DVDs.

Notify the library immediately if your card is lost or stolen. The library can then put a block on your card to prevent anyone else from using it. If the library is not informed that the library card is missing, the cardholder will still be responsible for any items checked out on it. To report that your library card is missing, call the Mesquite Main Library at 972-216-6220 or the North Branch Library at 972-681-0465.

Visit either library and fill out a new application, providing your photo I.D. and proof of address. The fee for a replacement library card is $1.00.

Contact the library at which you checked out the item. Library staff will check the shelves for your items. If the item cannot be found, staff can institute an Overdue Search, which will allow you to continue using your card while all parties continue to look for the item.

Holds may be placed in person at the Information Desk, by telephone, or through the Library’s online catalog. Please have your name, phone number, and the library card number handy when placing a hold. If using the online catalog, your PIN will be required.

Books, CDs, DVDs, Playaways
Physical library materials automatically renew one time unless the item is on hold for another cardholder.

eBooks, eAudiobooks
Digital materials cannot be renewed but may be checked out again if item is not on hold for another cardholder.

Loan Periods & Renewal Periods
3 weeks: Books, Audiobooks, Wonderbooks & Switch games
2 weeks: eBooks, eAudiobooks
1 week: DVDs & Special Collections

For more information about your account, call the Mesquite Main Library at 972-216-6220 or the North Branch Library at 972-681-0465. You may also visit the Library Catalog online and click on My Account.

You can use the Library Catalog to renew items prior to the due date. Click on My Account and enter your library card number and PIN. (Your PIN is often the last four digits of your telephone number.)

To renew item(s):

1. Click on Checkouts
2. Check box beside the item(s)
3. Or check the Select All box
4. Click on Renew

No, there are no fines for overdue materials. Once items are returned undamaged, the account will be cleared. If items are not returned after 10 weeks, the cost of the materials and replacement fees will be charged to the cardholder’s account.

Yes, all Mesquite Public Library System items may be returned to either the Mesquite Main Library at 300 W. Grubb Dr. or the Mesquite North Branch Library at 2600 Oates Dr.

If you have forgotten your PIN, you can request it from either the Circulation or Reference staff. A photo I.D. will be required to verify your identity. Your PIN is often the last four digits of your telephone number.

Rooms are available for nonprofit groups holding meetings of a civic, cultural, or educational nature at the Mesquite Main Library (972-216-6223) and the Mesquite North Branch Library (972-681-0465). A fee is charged for use and reservations should be made at least 2 weeks in advance. Due to heavy demand, the library meeting rooms are not booked on a standing basis. For more information, see the Library’s Meeting Room Policy.

You may submit an Interlibrary Loan (ILL) request and the Library will attempt to borrow the item from another library. You can make a request in person at the Information Desk, over the phone by calling the Mesquite Main Library at 972-216-6220 or the Mesquite North Branch Library at 972-681-0465, or email the Interlibrary Loan Librarian. Your name, library card number, and a valid phone number will be needed, so you can be notified when your item comes in. Please provide as much information about the item as possible, including title, author, publication date and ISBN. The more information provided, the greater the chance the item can be located. Most requests take between 10 days to 2 weeks to fill.

The Main Library has 4 study rooms available on a first come, first served basis that can be used for up to two hours at a time.

Your computer or device should detect the Library network. Click on the "Mesquite Library" network. This is an unsecured public network, so no login name or password will be needed. Remote printing is available from your personal device. Please check at the Library’s Information Desk for assistance.

The library accepts donations of books and AV materials (CDs and DVDs) that are in reasonably good condition. Once items are placed in the collection bins at either the Mesquite Main Library or the Mesquite North Branch Library, staff will evaluate them for their timeliness and their condition. Some items may be added to the Library’s collection and some items may be placed in our Friends of the Library used book sale. The proceeds from the sale will be used to benefit the library.

If you are interested in volunteering at the Mesquite Public Library, contact the Mesquite Main Library at 972-216-6220 or the North Branch Library at 972-681-0465 and ask to talk to the Library’s Volunteer Coordinator. You may also contact City of Mesquite Volunteer Services at 972-216-6473. A volunteer application must be completed and submitted. A background check is required for adults 18 years of age and up. Teens must be at least 15 years old to volunteer. For volunteers ages 15-17, a completed Application for Volunteer Services must be signed by a parent’ before submission. In order for teens to volunteer in the summer, they must first attend an orientation meeting at one of the libraries. For the dates of these meetings, please see our Calendar of Upcoming Events.

The City of Mesquite does not accept court-ordered community service hours.

Applications are accepted online for open positions. We do not accept paper applications or resumes in lieu of an application. Applications are only accepted for current open positions.

Once received, all applications will be reviewed for completeness and to ensure that an applicant meets the minimum qualifications of the position that they are applying for. Incomplete applications, along with applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications, may not be eligible for further consideration.  Due to the large volume of applications received, not all qualified candidates will be contacted.

A resume is not accepted in lieu of an online application. However, you may attach your resume to your online application for the hiring manager to view. Please note, applications that are not complete, but have a resume attached, will be considered an incomplete application.

Once you have applied online, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position(s) in which you are applying. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will be routed to the hiring manager for review and the hiring manager will contact you directly if you are selected for an interview.

You may contact our Human Resources Office at 972-216-6218 to check the status of your application.

Once you have submitted your application online, a confirmation page will appear. Please print or note the confirmation number assigned to your application. You will also receive a confirmation email if you provided a valid email on your application. Be sure to check your spam or junk mail folder if you do not receive the confirmation email in your inbox.

1515 N. Galloway Ave. First floor; Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Master Card, Visa, Discover, checks, money orders and cash.

Permits will vary in cost according to type of application. Refer to the Permit Fee Schedule for further information.

Permits are required when there is new construction, repairs, remodels, windows, exterior doors, demolitions, electric, plumbing, AC/heating, signs as well as other items. Projects that are considered cosmetic, such as new wallpaper, carpet, paint, cabinets, or trim work do not require a permit. Please visit other areas of our web site or contact Building Inspection for any questions concerning your specific project.

If you are replacing less than 50% of your total fence with the same material and in the same location you do not need a permit.  If you are moving any portion of the fence or changing the material, you must apply for a permit.

If you make a request for inspection before 4:00 p.m. on a business day, you may request the inspection for the following business day. The inspection will take place between 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

A pre-construction meeting is required for commercial projects and new residential dwellings.

For commercial projects the inspector may authorize the electric meter release after all electrical panels, switchboards and boxes are finished and is safe to energize.  A Temporary Release of Utilities permit and release by inspector will be required before the meter is released.  For residential projects the Final Electrical Inspection must have passed before the meter is released.  A Clean and Show permit and release by inspector is required for vacant commercial properties.

A Certificate of Occupancy (C.O.) is required for all buildings, structures and land that are occupied or used. When a tenant leases a new space or premise, a C.O. will be required. Upon issuance of a C.O. and approval of all required inspections, utilities will be released with the new tenant’s name.

A new Certificate of Occupancy (C.O.) is required anytime there is a change in ownership, name of business, square footage or use.  All new buildings, including unoccupied shell buildings require new C.O.’s.

Under certain circumstances portions of building may be approved to be used for various purposes prior to the permanent Certificate of Occupancy.

Anyone applying for a permit must first apply for a Professional License.  A home owner may apply for a professional license to perform work on his/her homestead at no cost. You must provide the following documentation to apply for a Professional License:

• Plumbing Contractor: Driver’s License, Master Plumbers License and Certificate of Insurance (verified by City)
• Electrical Contractor: Driver’s License, Master Electrician License and Electrical Contractor’s License
• Mechanical Contractor: Driver’s License and Mechanical License
• Sign Contractor: Driver’s License, Master Sign Electrician or Master Electrician License and Sign Contractor License
• General Contractor: Driver’s License
• Backflow Contractor: Driver’s License, Backflow License and Calibration sheet
• Irrigation Contractor: Driver’s License and Irrigators License
• Home Owners: Driver’s License (Government issued ID) and Homestead will be verified by the City

The Building Inspection Division cannot release gas to Atmos without an inspection. A plumbing permit is required for ALL gas inspections.

Due to the specific circumstances of some projects, the Building Official can extend permit deadlines in some cases. Contact the Building Inspection Office at 972-216-6212 for more information.

1. If the garage sale is residential, no permit is required. Residents are allowed to hold two garage sales per year, for no more than three days at a time.
2. If the garage sale is commercial, under some circumstances a special event permit may be required. Please contact Building Inspection for more information.

Sign, Backflow, Irrigation, and General Contractors cost $110.00. There is no charge for Homeowners or Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Contractors.

Please visit CITIZEN SELF SERVICE and Log On to your account.

Inspectors leave green or red tags when they have completed an inspection. A green tag indicates a property has passed the inspection and a red tag indicates the property has failed the inspection. If the property has failed the inspection, a detailed Inspection Report will be provided for you on your account on the Citizen Access Portal. Please visit CITIZEN SELF SERVICE and Log On to your account for in-depth inspection details.

To track the status of a permit, please visit CITIZEN SELF SERVICE and Log On to your account.

No, all permits are posted digitally.

Each trade must obtain their perspective permits, the General Contractor is responsible for the Building Permit.

As a homeowner you may apply for a permit but this puts all liability on you; not your contractor. The City encourages homeowners to have their contractors obtain permits unless the homeowner is actually doing the work themselves.

• Monday - Friday from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m
• Saturday, Sunday and Holidays from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Yes, you must first be approved by the Board of Adjustments before applying for a building permit. Please visit Planning and Zoning for additional information.

Please go to  TXDOT Crash Records Forms page.

To see what a specific property is zoned please reference the City of Mesquite Interactive Map.

After verifying the zoning classification of the property, using the City of Mesquite Interactive Map, please refer to the City of Mesquite Zoning Ordinance use tables within the residential or non-residential sections. It is recommended that you call the Planning & Zoning Division to verify uses and other site conditions on the property in question.

Use the following link to view the Schedule of Permitted Uses in Nonresidential Zoning Districts

Depending on the desired use for the property, an administrative solution may not be legally viable. In such cases a Conditional Use Permit or Zoning Change Request may be considered by the Planning & Zoning Commission and the City Council if allowed through the Schedule of Permitted uses for that district. To determine your options, please contact the Planning & Zoning Division at 972-216-6212.

All front carports in the City of Mesquite require approval from the Board of Adjustment through a Special Exception. Contact the Planning and Zoning Division to determine if your property meets the criteria for a front carport.

972-216-6212

No registration is required for medical alarms. The City of Mesquite does require that fire alarms in commercial buildings be registered. This includes all buildings except single-family residential dwellings. A nonrefundable permit fee of $50.00 per alarm site with one fire alarm control unit is required for the issuance of a permit.  If an alarm site has multiple fire alarm control units, a nonrefundable fee of $50.00 for the first alarm control unit and $10.00 for each additional fire alarm control unit is required.  A permit is issued for one year and must be renewed annually by payment of the required fee.  A new fee and permit is required upon a change in ownership or change in occupancy of the property.  A new owner or occupant of a building with a fire alarm is required to obtain a new permit. This includes both fire alarms that are monitored and fire alarms that only sound on the premises. Owners of fire alarms in commercial buildings are also required to have their alarm systems inspected by a fire alarm technician once each year, and records of the inspection, testing and maintenance shall be maintained at the fire alarm site and available for inspection with the consent of the permit holder or other authorized representative.  The owners of all fire alarms, both registered commercial and non-registered residential, are subject to fines for excessive false alarms or for failure to properly maintain a fire alarm system. Contact the Fire Marshal's office at (972) 216-6267 for further information.

To obtain forms and information regarding plan reviews and permits of fire protection systems, fire lanes, flammable liquid storage tanks please visit the "Fire Plan Review Process" page at the link below; or contact the Fire Prevention offices at (972) 216-6267.

Yes.  The phone number for an arson investigator is (972) 216-6316.

Fire station visits or requesting a fire truck to visit your special event can be accomplished by filling out our "Fire Station Visit / Fire Truck Visit Your Event Request" form. For more information, please contact PIO Captain at (972) 216-6349.

The City of Mesquite has adopted the 2018 version of the International Fire Code by adopting City Ordinance 4802.

The items and systems requiring permitting is located in Ordinance 4802. Click here to obtain the permit fee schedule.

A permit can be obtained through our online Citizen Self Service Portal (CSS).  Click here to apply for a permit. 

The permit fee schedule can be obtained from the City of Mesquite Fire Marshal’s Office website. Click here to obtain the permit fee schedule. 

Yes, a permit can be phased. A phasing plan must be submitted to the Fire Marshal’s Office during the online permitting process.

Once a permit is issued to the applicant through our online permitting process, the permit holder can log on to the Citizen Self Service Portal and request the system test.  All fire protection systems shall be pretested before an inspection is requested.

It is the responsibility of the company or the permit holder to request a system test through our online Citizen Self Service Portal (CSS).  Click here to request a system test.

A fire alarm registration permit is required for all occupancies that contain a fire alarm system that produces an alarm signal that would summon or cause to be summoned a Fire Department response in the event of a fire or system activation.

A nonrefundable permit fee of $50.00 per alarm site with one fire alarm control unit is required for the issuance of a permit. If an alarm site has multiple fire alarm control units, a nonrefundable fee of $50.00 for the first alarm control unit and $10.00 for each additional fire alarm control unit is required. A permit is issued for one year and must be renewed annually by completion of a new permit, and a new fee payment. 

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A Knox-Box application can be obtained at 1515 N. Galloway Ave. at the Fire Administration Office (upstairs) or it can be ordered online at the Knox website.  Click here to order from Knox.

Knox-box placement depends on the type of Knox-box that was purchased. Contact the fire code official for information on where to install the Knox-box. For more information please call (972) 216-6267. 

The City of Mesquite is required by Federal law to provide a Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report) annually.  Water customers may obtain a copy of this report on the City of Mesquite website at www.cityofmesquite.com/waterqualityreport.

The City of Mesquite is required by law to furnish 120 bacteriological samples per month for testing. These samples are taken weekly and delivered to the State-certified lab in Wylie. If a bad sample is found, immediate retesting is required. If repeat testing fails the public would immediately be notified. The City is also required to take other water samples that include: lead & copper, chlorine residual, trihalomethanes & haloacetic acids, nitrification and Unregulated Contaminants (chloroform, bromoform, bromodichloromethane, dibromochloromethane). Total samples taken by Utilities for 2019 was 4,252.

Testing is done based on a mapping system approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The testing sites are set up to encompass the entire distribution system. This site map and subsequent testing provides coverage for all areas of the distribution system.

Federal and state law requires notification to all franchise utilities before excavating or digging to repair a leak. This notification is required so that excavation and digging operations to repair a leak does not inadvertently cut or damage other utility lines (electric power, phone cables, cable TV or gas mains). A 48 hour notice is required for line locations. In an emergency when safety or property damage is an immediate concern, line location may be secured in two hours. Most repairs are not classified as emergencies. Often the locations may be made and there still seems to be no activity. Leaks are prioritized with large impact leaks and emergencies taking precedent over small nuisance leaks.

Mesquite’s water system contains:

• Over 602 miles of water main
• Over 485 miles of sewer main
• 4,907 fire hydrants
• 48,809 water meters

The City of Mesquite attempts to notify customers of water service interruptions whenever possible. When water is cut off in an emergency situation residents are not always notified. On occasion, there is not adequate time to notify due to a water main break which is causing property damage or is a safety concern.

There are times when a water main rupture is substantial enough to depressurize the water lines in the immediate vicinity of the damage. Under this condition water is exiting the pipe in such volume that water pressure and flow cannot be maintained. The drop in pressure gives the appearance of the water being turned off even though this has not occurred.

If water service will be interrupted for only a short period of time, notification is sometimes not given. Notification in these cases takes manpower which is not available and service will be restored very soon.

The City’s 2023-2024 fiscal year tax rate is  $0.69000 per $100 assessed valuation. Article V, Section 2 of the Mesquite City Charter states it is the responsibility of the City Council to set the tax rate. To calculate your City tax bill you must divide the taxable assessed valuation of your home by $100, and then multiply that figure by  $0.69000. For example, John and Jane Citizen own a $200,000 home. Their city property tax is calculated as follows:

• Taxable Assessed Valuation = $200,000
• Divided by $100 = $2,000
• Multiplied by  $0.69000 = $1,380.00
• City Property Tax Bill =  $1,380.00

Please note this is only the City’s portion of your annual tax bill, and not your total tax bill. 

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The value of property in Mesquite depends on which county the property is located and is determined by either the Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD) or the Kaufman Central Appraisal District (KCAD). The Central Appraisal Districts are separate governmental agencies authorized by the Texas Legislature. 

The City does not set the value of your home. DCAD and KCAD provide the City with your property value so the City can then prepare a tax bill which can be forwarded to your mortgage company or your residence for payment.

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The total sales tax rate in Mesquite is 8.25%.

No. The 8.25% sales tax is distributed among three separate entities as follows: 

• State of Texas - 6.25%
• City of Mesquite - 1.50%
• Mesquite Quality of Life Corporation - 0.50%

The state laws of Texas set forth guidelines that regulate the amount of sales tax local governments can charge. Generally, all cities in Texas can collect a 1% sales tax on taxable sales within their jurisdictional limits. To increase this percentage; however, a local election must be held authorizing an increase in the sales tax percentage.
 
The City of Mesquite has increased its sales tax percentage twice. In fiscal year 1992-93, citizens voted to increase the sales tax rate from 1.0% to 1.5%. There was a corresponding reduction in the property tax rate to offset the increased sales tax revenues.
 
In fiscal year 1998-99, the citizens again voted to increase the sales tax percentage by an additional 0.5%, bringing the local sales tax option to 2.0%, the maximum percentage allowed cities under current state law. Revenue generated from this additional ½ cent must be used for Transportation Improvements, Public Safety Improvements, Public Parks and Recreation Improvements. This sales tax revenue is administered by the Mesquite Quality of Life Corporation after approval by the Mesquite City Council.
 
 The State of Texas is responsible for determining its sales tax percentage.

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No. The City of Mesquite is not a member of DART.

The City’s  2023-2024 annual budget is  $355,416,568.

The City of Mesquite's  2024-2025 garbage rate is $26.25 for twice weekly residential service, blue bag recycling, and bulky item pick-up.

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Monthly water bills are calculated based on a customer’s actual water usage and consists of two charges – a minimum bill and a consumption charge. The customer’s meter size determines the amount of the minimum bill (most residential water meters are 0.625 inches). The minimum bill includes the first 1,000 gallons of water usage. Consumption in excess of 1,000 gallons is billed using a tiered rate and depends on the gallons used.

View the current rate structure and see an example of how a water bill is calculated here. 

Like water bills, monthly sewer bills are based on a customer’s water consumption.  However, sewer charges for residential customers are capped at 8,000 gallons of consumption.  The sewer bill includes a minimum bill of $18.96 which includes the first 1,000 gallons of water used. Consumption in excess of 1,000 gallons is charged at a rate of $7.45 per 1,000 gallons.

Find more information on sewer rates here.

The residential drainage fee is $5.00 per month per single family residence. The City's  2024-2025 commercial rate is 15 cents per 100 square feet of impervious area. This fee is used to meet federal storm water permit mandates and to fund drainage improvement projects throughout the city.

Interested parties may review a copy of the City's budget on the City’s website here or a physical copy can be found at the following locations:

• Mesquite Public Library
   300 W. Grubb Drive
   Mesquite, TX 75149
• Mesquite Public Library-North Branch
   2600 Oates Drive
   Mesquite, TX 75150
• City Secretary's Office
   1515 N. Galloway
   Mesquite, TX 75149
• Finance Department
   757 N. Galloway Avenue
   Mesquite, TX 75149

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All permits are applied and issued through the City’s online permitting system.

Flooding issues can be reported:

Mitchell Talley
City’s Storm Water Specialist
Email Mitchell Talley

Ph: 972-329-8537

Using the Grading Permit

For more information regarding construction of a fence or driveway, please contact Building Inspection at 972-216-6212 or 6213. 

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Water and sanitary sewer main in City alley or street right-of-way can be located by calling the Utility Division at 972-216-6278 to request a locate. State law requires notification of the 811 service to request locates before digging. This is for your safety as accidentally hitting a electric power cable or gas main can lead to serious injury or death. Gas, Phone, Cable TV and Electric Power lines can be located by calling 811.

For information about the status of a pavement repair project, contact the Streets Division at 972-216-6282. Or for the status of large construction projects please see the City’s Construction Project website.

For more information about the status of a water project, contact the Utilities Division at 972-216-6940. Or for the status of large construction projects please see the City’s Construction Project website.

Mortgage companies that finance properties makes determinations based on information on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). Information on the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map is based on engineering studies and survey information. Removing property from a FEMA flood-zone requires filing information with FEMA. This usually requires hiring a registered surveyor, or engineer to prepare a FEMA Elevation Certificate.

Residents are responsible for repairing residential sidewalks. The City of Mesquite does have a 50/50 cost-sharing program that assists residents in covering the costs of sidewalk repairs.

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If trees are observed in power lines, contact Oncor to request a professional tree pruning. General service requests can be made by calling 888-313-6862.

Standing water may be reported by calling 972-288-7711 or through the myMesquite website.

Potholes may be reported by calling 972-288-7711 or online through the myMesquite website.

View the trash and recycling pick up schedules for your area.

View the trash and recycling holiday pick up schedules

Information about the collection days and pick- up locations for your area,

Household hazardous waste can be dropped off at The Home Chemical Collection Center. The Home Chemical Collection Center is located at 11234 Plano Rd., one mile north of 635, between Miller Rd. and Forest Ln.

The following items are accepted for disposal:

• Aerosol sprays
• Automotive fluids and oil filters
• Batteries of all kinds
• Chemical products for home use
• Cleaners and polishes
• Computers, cell phones, and electronics
• Craft and hobby supplies
• Fluorescent light tubes
• Lawn and garden chemicals
• Paint and home repair products
• Pool chemicals

It is important that cooking oils and grease are disposed of properly. For specific disposal instructions, visit Defend Your Drains webpage.

The Solid Waste Division will pick up old refrigerators, dishwashers, clothes washers, dryers, hot water heaters, stoves, lawnmowers and other household appliances at no additional charge. Appliances are collected each Wednesday from either your alley or front curb. If you have an item to be collected, contact the Solid Waste Office prior to Wednesday. Pick-ups can be scheduled by calling 972-216-6285 or online.

All yard waste in Mesquite is collected at the Municipal Composting Facility and broken down organically through a method called composting. The finished materials are compost and mulch which can be used for gardening and other landscape purposes. The Composting Facility is located at 3550 Lawson Rd., south of Cartwright Rd. The facility is open daily (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday) from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., except Wednesdays, Sundays and holidays.

The Citizen’s Convenience Center allows City of Mesquite residents to dispose of junk items at no cost. Below is a list of acceptable and unacceptable items to drop off:

Acceptable Items: Trash, yard waste, fencing, furniture, lumber, appliances, automotive batteries, tires (limit 4). Small amounts of brick and concrete are also accepted.

Recyclable Items: Plastic containers, newspaper, magazines, telephone books, chipboard, cardboard, tin, steel, aluminum, glass, and all types of metal, and electronic waste (computers, monitors, televisions, etc.)

Unacceptable Items: Hazardous materials (pesticides, chemicals, solvents) paint, commercially generated waste, roofing materials, rocks, dirt, oil and other automotive fluids.

Mesquite residents may drop off televisions, computers, and other electronics at the City's Convenience Center located at 3550 Lawson Rd. The Convenience Center is open from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. and is closed on Wednesdays, Sundays and holidays. This service is provided free to all Mesquite residents to prevent televisions and computers from going to the landfill or illegal dump sites.

Find information on commercial trash and recycling service

Code violations can be reported through the City’s 24-hour hotline at 972-329-8704 or online.

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High grass notices are only sent out one time in a calendar year and remain in effect for one year from the date of the first notice. During that year the City is not required to send further notices.

The owner or resident is responsible for maintaining 50% of the area, from property line to property line, splitting the alley in half. Maintenance includes tree limbs, trash and grass.

1. If the vehicle is on the street, contact the City of Mesquite Police Department’s Non-Emergency line at: 972-329-8704
2. If the vehicle is in a driveway, backyard, or is parked on the grass, call the City’s 24-hour hotline or report the issue online.

If the violation was reported online, a confirmation number should have been received to track the status of your complaint. If the confirmation number has been misplaced, call the Environmental Code Office at (972) 329-8704.

Trash can be placed outside for pickup beginning at 5:30 p.m. the day before it is scheduled for pickup.

Yes. Depending on the violation, some requests for extensions can be accommodated. Contact the Inspector listed on the violation notice or the Environmental Code Office to discuss your request.

The City of Mesquite is always seeking volunteer assistance. To volunteer with the City, complete a Volunteer Application online and return it to the Volunteer Office along with a copy of your driver's license or state-issued identification. The Volunteer Office is located at 1616 N. Galloway Ave. in the City’s Community Services building.

There are several agencies that accept court-ordered community service hours. View for more detailed information about the agencies.

The City of Mesquite does help with emergency home repairs. The Emergency Repair Program assists homeowners in Mesquite, that qualify as low-income, with repairs to items that pose an imminent threat to the health and/or safety of the Homeowner and is limited to non-working HVAC, non-working water heater, gas leak, and standing raw sewage. For more information, Email Sara Rodriguez or apply through Neighborly.

The City of Mesquite does help with non-emergency home repairs. The program assists homeowners in Mesquite, that qualify as low-income, with up to a $35,000 grant for repairs to address interior and/or exterior deficiencies that make the dwelling unsafe, unsanitary or in need of renewal as determined by staff. Repair or replacement of items could include roofing, vinyl siding, windows, doors, flooring, painting, ADA modifications.

For program eligibility requirements and to complete an application for the waiting list. Applications are processed in first-come, first-served order. Please Email Sara Rodriguez for additional information. Note: The Housing rehabilitation program does not address foundation repairs or repairs for any other issue(s) caused by the foundation instability.

The Housing Choice Voucher Program is not currently accepting applications. When the waiting list opens, applicants may apply online. For more information about the application process and the current wait-list, visit: the program's webpage.

The Mesquite Housing Division is billing at this time. For more information about Mesquite Housing’s portability updates, visit the Housing Portability website.

Housing Occupancy Technicians are assigned alphabetically by case action. Use the below list to find staff: 

A - K Annuals - Norma Pena

A - K Interims - Gabriel Aleman

L - Z Annuals - Saida Perales

L - Z Interims - Tiffany James

Special Projects Coordinator - Angela Howard

Mesquite Housing division does not have emergency housing options but does provide a list of available resources for those services. For more information, visit the Housing website.

To sign up for direct deposit as a landlord, enroll online at Paymode-X . For more information about the City’s direct deposit program, visit the Housing website.

Each City Councilmember represents a different district throughout Mesquite. Find the Councilmember that represents your area.

There are several representatives that serve the Mesquite area. Find a complete list of County, State and Federal representatives and their contact information.

The City of Mesquite City Council meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month. The meetings are held at 757 N. Galloway Ave. in the City Council Chambers. View the most recent City Council agenda.

Requests for birth certificates are made through the Dallas County Clerk’s Office.

Requests for death certificates are made through the Dallas County Clerk’s Office.

To request information from the City of Mesquite, please contact City Secretary Sonja Land using one of the methods listed below:

• By online form
• By email
• By mail to:
  P.O. Box 850137
  Mesquite, TX 75185-0137
• By fax to 972-216-6469
• In person at:
  1515 N. Galloway Ave.
  Mesquite, TX 75185-0137

For more information about the Public Information Act, the rights of requestors and the responsibilities of governmental bodies, visit: the City's Public Information Act webpage.

The Municipal Court lobby is open from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday and Friday 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., excluding holidays.

The Municipal Court does not handle these matters. Refer to the Dallas County Court, Precinct #2, located at 500 S. Galloway Ave., Mesquite, TX, or call 972-285-5429.

The Municipal Court does not handle these matters. Contact the Dallas County Tax Office at 972-285-4666.

Contact the Municipal Court at 972-216-6206.

You must make an appearance in the Municipal Court within 12 days of your citation. Appearances can be made in person, online, or by mail to make a disposition on your citation. Phone calls are for information only and do not qualify as an appearance.

Unless you wish to pay your citation in full, which may result in a conviction, you may not handle your citation by phone. The automated system and Court Clerks can provide you with information over the phone, but cannot process any options over the phone. You must make an appearance at the Municipal Court in person, online or by mail to make a disposition on your citation.

Many traffic violations can be kept off a driver’s record by making the correct disposition. Read your citation in full to see if you qualify for these options. For more information, contact the Municipal Court at (972) 216-6206 or visit the Municipal Court webpage.

**Some non-traffic violations can also be kept off a person’s record. For more information on these options, visit the Municipal Court in person or contact by phone.

More information is also available by visiting the Municipal Court in person at 211 Municipal Way from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Friday 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., excluding holidays.

For more information about the Rules of the Court

Residential customers must complete an application and provide valid government-issued ID along with one of the following documents: a settlement statement, deed, or lease agreement with current Rental Certificate of Occupancy. Visit our service activation page for more information and an application. Please allow 1-2 business days to process your application. Applications for service received after 3:00 p.m. will not be processed sooner than the next business day.

Requests to disconnect water service must be made in writing. Please complete and submit our disconnection form to stop your water service. When completing the form, you may not request disconnection on a date earlier than the current date. Any request for disconnection received after 3:00 p.m. will not be completed earlier than the next business day.

Please call the myMesquite Call Center at 972-288-7711 to report a water main break or leak, a leaking fire hydrant, or a leaking water meter, or to request an emergency water shut off. You may also report issues online using the myMesquite app or the myMesquite webpage.

The Utility Billing office accepts payment with Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, checking or debit account, digital wallet options (Apple Pay, PayPal, PayPal Credit, Google Pay, Venmo), and cash. Find more information on ways to pay your utility bill.

The City of Mesquite offers many ways to pay utility bills, including the option to make a payment at numerous retail locations throughout the City and beyond. Find more information on ways to pay your utility bill.

With WaterSmart, you can see your water usage down to the hour, sign up for usage notifications, and get tips to help you save water and money. WaterSmart is a free service for City of Mesquite utility customers. Sign in or create your WaterSmart account.

If your bill seems high, you can check your water usage. WaterSmart is a free service for Mesquite water customers that allows you to see the same meter data Utility Billing Customer Service Representatives will review when you call our office with billing questions. More information on how your bill is calculated is in the next FAQ below.  

When you look at your account in WaterSmart, if you see water being used 24 hours/day, there is a strong possibility that you have a toilet, faucet, or other fixture running or that you have a leak somewhere on your property. You can easily check for leaking toilets using dye packs or food coloring. If using dye packs, follow instructions on the packaging. If using food coloring, drop 5-6 dark-colored food coloring drops into the toilet tank. Wait 30 minutes and check the water in the toilet bowl. If you see the dye or food coloring in the toilet bowl water, the flapper valve is leaking. If you find that you have a leak, you can submit a leak adjustment request after the leak has been repaired.

Is there an irrigation system on the property? Regular spikes in usage of approximately the same amount and during the same hours of the day may be attributable to irrigation systems. Double check your system to be sure you are not watering more often than you planned. WaterSmart can help you understand how much water is being used during each irrigation cycle.   

If you need further assistance understanding your meter data, call the Utility Billing Office at 972-216-6208 to speak with a Customer Service Representative.

Your due date is determined by your billing cycle and is shown at the top of your water bill. You can also see your balance, due date, and billing history online in WaterSmart.

Your base bill includes 1,000 gallons of water and sewer services. Water consumption in excess of 1,000 gallons is billed using a tiered rate system. Learn more about water rates and how your bill is calculated.

The City of Mesquite began the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meter replacement project in the fall of 2021, and the project was completed in summer 2024. With this upgrade to our infrastructure, AMI meters automatically transmit hourly readings that are compiled for billing once per month. The vast majority of meters throughout the City are read this way, significantly reducing the amount of labor required to read meters each month.

The City’s Utilities staff manually read any meters that are not responding to the electronic reading system. When reading manual meters, the meter readers walk to each meter, lift the lid, take the reading, and enter the number into a handheld processor.

Unfortunately, no. Your due date is determined by your billing cycle. Billing cycles are assigned by location in the city and cannot be changed.

If you had a leak at your home and it has been repaired, you may request a leak adjustment by completing the online form and attaching proof of repair. Proof of repair is often a plumber’s receipt, but it could also be a receipt for plumbing supplies if you fixed the leak yourself.

Please note that only one leak adjustment per account may be granted in any rolling 12-month period. So, if a customer receives a leak adjustment in July, for example, they will not be eligible for another leak adjustment until July of the following year. The amount of the adjustment for approved requests will be 50% of the customer’s above-average use on one bill only and may take a full billing cycle to process.

Only homeowners or individuals listed on a property’s leasing agreement can have the water account in their name. If you need to update the account holder(s) on your water account, you must provide proper documentation (a current lease, settlement statement, or deed) and a valid government-issued ID for each individual to be named on the account.

Sometimes air enters the water line after a repair is made in the system. If you have air in your water line, turn on all faucets inside and let the water run for at least five minutes. Flushing toilets while the water is on will also help push the air out of the line.

If a repair is made on the water main or service line, there is no impact on a customer’s water usage. Water must pass through the meter before it will register on the customer’s meter.

This is caused by air being introduced into the system through pumping or a recent repair. If you fill a container and it looks white or milky, allow it to settle for a while and it will clear up as the bubbles rise. The water is safe to use and will return to normal over a short period of time. If this condition persists, contact the City’s Utilities Division at 972-216-6278 and a technician will flush the fire hydrants around your residence or business.

Experiencing low pressure in just one location within your home indicates a restriction at that particular water outlet. This is generally caused by the aerator screen becoming blocked with the natural minerals found in the water. Removing, cleaning, and/or replacing the aerator should alleviate the problem.

Some older homes may still have corroded galvanized pipes (smaller opening), which over time will cause a reduction of flow and pressure. If there is low pressure throughout the residence, contact the City’s Utilities Division at 972-216-6278 to have your pressure and flow tested at the meter location by a technician.

MesquitePay is the payment platform designed to offer convenient and flexible options for various city billing.

Yes, convenience fees are standard costs assessed by financial institutions for processing electronic payment transactions through the banking system. 

 For Utility Accounts:

• PayPal, PayPal Credit, Venmo, Credit, Debit, ACH - $3.75 per payment

 For Non-Utility Accounts:

• PayPal, PayPal Credit, Venmo, Credit, Debit, ACH – 2.95% with a minimum of $1.00

Currently, the available payment options without convenience fees:

• Pay in person via cash and/or check
• Pay via mail with check
• Payment via online bill pay option provided by your bank (Check with your bank if any convenience fees are assessed for this payment option)
• Drop the check in Drop Box located at City Hall (757 N. Galloway Ave.)

Due to technology changes and system upgrades, the city evaluated opportunities to offer better payment alternatives to its customers.

No, customers previously paid convenience fees on credit and debit card payments.

Beginning May 6, 2024, we’re changing our in-person hours and the way we process cash payments.

Customers who pay their monthly utility bills in person should be aware that our in-person hours are changing. Starting May 6, 2024, you can reach our representatives by phone or visit us in person from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day, Monday through Friday. As before, the Utility Billing Office is closed in observance of all national holidays. Find a list of upcoming closures.

Customers who pay their monthly utility bills in cash at the Utility Billing office should also be aware of a change to our cash handling policy. Beginning May 6, 2024, the Utility Billing Office will no longer provide change in amounts less than $1.00. Any additional amount of change owed to the customer will be automatically applied to the next month’s bill as a credit.

The Utility Billing Office welcomes our customers to call or visit us with billing questions or to make a payment on their account. We may serve hundreds of customers by phone or in person during a typical day. 

In addition to these phone and in-person interactions, the Utility Billing Office is responsible for processing a growing number of applications to begin or disconnect service, requests for new meters, leak adjustment requests, and other requests. The majority of these applications and requests come to us via our online forms. Adjusting our in-person hours will allow the Utility Billing Office staff dedicated time each day to handle these requests promptly and provide all customers with the best service possible.

The Utility Billing Office processes a large number of payments each day. Eliminating coins from the change-making process simplifies cash transactions for our cashiers, which makes paying in person faster for everyone. This change will take effect May 6, 2024.

Yes. Our cashiers are glad to accept coins as part of your payment, and you are welcome to pay using exact change.

When we round the amount due up to the next dollar, any amount of remaining change owed to you less than $1.00 will be automatically applied to your next month’s bill as a credit.  

An example:

• Your utility bill total due for the month is $96.35, and you would like to pay your bill in cash at the Utility Billing Office.  
• The cashier will round your total amount due up to the next dollar, making your total $97.00 even.
• You give the cashier $100.00 in cash.
• The cashier will give you $3.00 in change, and the remaining $0.65 owed to you will be applied to your next month’s bill as a credit. Your account balance will be -$0.65.

Yes, there are many convenient ways to pay your bill. See below and learn more about the options available to you.

• Make a payment anytime 24/7 online or through our automated phone payment system.
• Set up an automatic recurring payment using MesquitePay.
• Pay by mail using check or money order.
• Drop off your payment any time in the secure drop box in front of our office.
• Pay using cash or a debit card at Walmart using Walmart Bill Pay (WMBP). Visit the money center or customer service desk and tell the associate that you would like to pay your City of Mesquite bill using WMBP same-day processing.
• Make a cash payment at any Fidelity Express location.

The City Council approved the move trash pick-up service permanently to the front of some homes early in 2024 because negotiating older, narrow alleyways is causing damage to trash trucks, fences, and ruts in alleyways - all of which are costly to repair. In addition, the Solid Waste staff has experienced many dangerous conditions in alleyways when picking up trash such as hanging branches and limbs from trees, mud, broken trash container brackets and more. These conditions make trash pick-up unsafe and costly. Switching to front driveway pickup in certain neighborhoods will make the alleys safer and cleaner, cause fewer ruts in the alleys and help trash vehicles avoid damage to fences and utilities. The change will help the City avoid spending an estimated $50 million in alleyway pavement repairs. Visit the Driveway Service webpage for more information.

No. This is a permanent change to trash service because negotiating older, narrow alleyways is causing damage to trash trucks, fences, and ruts in alleyways - all of which are costly to repair.

Visit the searchable map to find out if your home is affected by this change.

We ask that you place your trash can and recycling where crews can easily reach them on or near the driveway. This can be on your driveway or in the grass near the driveway.

Please retrieve your cans following pick up and place them against your garage or on the side of your house.

Initially, the City will not issue a fee if trash is not placed at the driveway. We will have an extensive education period to help residents adjust to the change.

No - residents have a choice on the trash can they use. The City will provide a can for a one-time $75 charge. This will recover the cost of repairs or replacement of the can.

As is the current process, the City is happy to provide support for disabled and elderly residents who cannot move their trash can themselves. Please call 972-216-6285 for assistance.

Yes. The City’s Street Division will continue to make repairs to make alleys drivable for other utility companies.  This change reduces the need for full reconstruction of alleys, but the City will still make minor repairs where needed.

El Concejo Municipal aprobó trasladar el servicio de recolección de basura de forma permanente al frente de algunas casas a principios de 2024 porque transitar por callejones más antiguos y estrechos está causando daños a los camiones de basura, cercas y surcos en los callejones, todos los cuales son costosos de reparar. Además, el personal de Residuos Sólidos ha experimentado muchas condiciones peligrosas en los callejones al recoger basura, como ramas colgantes de árboles, barro, soportes de contenedores de basura rotos y más. Estas condiciones hacen que la recolección de basura sea insegura y costosa. Cambiar a la recogida en la entrada de vehículos en ciertos vecindarios hará que los callejones sean más seguros y limpios, causará menos surcos en los callejones y ayudará a que los vehículos de basura eviten daños a las cercas y los servicios públicos. El cambio ayudará a la Ciudad a evitar gastar un estimado de $50 millones en reparaciones del pavimento de los callejones.

No. Este es un cambio permanente en el servicio de recolección de basura porque transitar por callejones más antiguos y estrechos está causando daños a los camiones de basura, cercas y surcos en los callejones, todos los cuales son costosos de reparar.

Visite el mapa de búsqueda para saber si su hogar se ve afectado por este cambio.

Le pedimos que coloque su bote de basura y reciclaje donde los equipos puedan alcanzarlos fácilmente en o cerca del camino de entrada. Esto puede ser en el camino de entrada o en el césped cerca del camino de entrada.

Recupere sus botes de basura después de recogerlos y colóquelos contra su garaje o al costado de su casa.

Inicialmente, la Ciudad no emitirá una tarifa si no se coloca la basura en la entrada. Tendremos un período educativo extenso para ayudar a los residentes a adaptarse al cambio.

No, los residentes pueden elegir qué bote de basura usar. La Ciudad proporcionará un bote de basura por un cargo único de $75. Esto recuperará el costo de reparación o reemplazo del bote de basura.

Como es el proceso actual, la Ciudad se complace en brindar apoyo a los residentes discapacitados y ancianos que no pueden mover sus botes de basura por sí mismos. Llame al 972-216-6285 para obtener ayuda.

Sí. La División de Calles de la Ciudad continuará haciendo reparaciones para que otras compañías de servicios públicos puedan transitar por los callejones. Este cambio reduce la necesidad de una reconstrucción completa de los callejones, pero la Ciudad seguirá haciendo reparaciones menores cuando sea necesario.

This tax rate election for the City of Mesquite is aimed at seeking approval from residents to change the tax rate that directly impacts the city's revenue and financial operations.

A tax rate election gives residents the opportunity to directly influence how their local government generates revenue and allocates funds for essential services such as Fire, Public Safety, Infrastructure, and more.

First, verify that you are registered to vote in this election.

Mesquite residents that live in Dallas County:

• Call the Dallas County Elections Department at 214-819-6300
• Dallas County Elections Department website

Mesquite residents that live in Kaufman County:

• Call the Kaufman County Voter Registration Office at 469-376-4595
• Kaufman County Elections Department website

The last day to register to vote in Texas is October 6, 2025.

Early Voting: Monday, October 20, 2025 - Friday, October 31, 2025

Election Day: Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

The City of Mesquite will provide information about the tax rate election through various channels:

• View the Tax Rate Election webpage
• Public notices
• Town Hall Meetings
• Social media platforms
  • View the Connect with Us webpage

• Ensure you are a registered voter,
• Stay informed about the proposed tax changes by attending community meetings and reviewing official materials,
• Cast your vote during the designated election period, either through early voting or on election day.

Remember that a tax rate election plays a crucial role in shaping your community's future. Stay informed, participate actively, and exercise your right to vote in this election.

La elección de la tasa de impuestos de la Ciudad de Mesquite tiene el fin de solicitar la aprobación de los residentes para cambiar la tasa de impuestos que afecta directamente los ingresos que genera la ciudad y las operaciones financieras.

Mediante la elección de la tasa de impuestos, los residentes tienen la oportunidad de influir directamente sobre cómo el gobierno local asigna fondos para servicios esenciales como bomberos, seguridad pública, infraestructura y más.

Primero, verifique que está inscrito para votar en esta elección.

Si vive en el Condado de Dallas:

• Llame al Departamento de Elecciones del Condado de Dallas al 214-819-6300
• Visite al Departamento de Elecciones del Condado de Dallas

Si vive en el Condado de Kaufman:

• Llame al Departamento de Elecciones del Condado de Kaufman al 469-376-4595
• Visite al Departamento de Elecciones del Condado de Kaufman

El último día para inscribirse para votar en Texas es el 6 de octubre de 2025.

Votación anticipada: Del 20 de octubre al 31 de octubre

Día de las elecciones: 4 de noviembre

La Ciudad de Mesquite proporcionará información sobre la elección de la tasa de impuestos a través de los siguientes medios:

• Sitio web de elección de la tasa de impuestos
• Avisos públicos
• Asambleas comunitarias
• Plataformas de medios sociales
  • Sitio web de Connect with us

• Asegúrese de estar inscrito para votar
• Manténgase informado sobre los cambios propuestos a la tasa de impuestos al asistir a las reuniones comunitarias y leer los documentos oficiales
• Emita su voto durante el periodo electoral designado, ya sea durante la votación anticipada o el día de las elecciones

Recuerde que la elección de la tasa de impuesto desempeña una función importante para definir el futuro de su comunidad. Manténgase informado, participe activamente y ejerza su derecho al voto en estas elecciones.