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1. What are the Health Clinic hours and holiday closing times?

The City of Mesquite Health Clinic is open Monday – Wednesday 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

For information about holiday closing times, please visit the Health Clinic’s website.

2. What is the cost of Health Clinic immunizations and tests?

Children’s immunizations: $14 per child
Influenza vaccinations for adults: $25
Influenza vaccinations for children: $14 per child
Tuberculosis tests: $20 (Mondays only)

For more information, please visit the Health Clinic’s website.

3. When are tuberculosis tests offered?

Tuberculosis tests are offered on Mondays only.

4. How do I volunteer with the City of Mesquite?

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 Avenue in the City’s Community Services building.

Volunteer Application: please click here.

5. Which agencies accept court-ordered community service hours?

There are several agencies that accept court-ordered community service hours. For more detailed information about the agencies, visit: HERE.

6. How do I purchase a rehabilitated home through the City of Mesquite Neighborhood Stabilization Program?

The City of Mesquite uses a five-step process when selling rehabilitated homes through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). For more information on the NSP home buying process, visit: HERE.

7. Who is eligible to purchase a home through the City of Mesquite Neighborhood Stabilization Program?

There are several criteria that must be satisfied in order to purchase a home through the City’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program. The criteria for purchasing a NSP home are:
• Your household income must be at or below 120% of the area median income for Dallas County.
• You intend to occupy the property as your primary place of residence.
• You must attend 8 hours of homebuyer education classes from a HUD approved counseling center prior to obtaining a mortgage loan.
• You must be either a first-time homebuyer or you must verify that you own no more than one residential property at the time you submit your eligibility application.
• If you have a co-signer, he or she will be a member of and reside in your household.
• You must be a U.S. Citizen or eligible immigrant.
For more information NSP purchasing qualifications, visit the City’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program’s website at: This link.

8. Does the City of Mesquite help with emergency home repairs?

The City of Mesquite does help with emergency home repairs. The City’s Emergency Home Repair program assists low-income homeowners in Mesquite with repairs to items that pose an imminent threat to the health and/or safety of the homeowner and the surrounding neighborhood.

For more information, contact Shawna Gaston at (972) 329-8332.

9. Does the City of Mesquite help with non-emergency home repairs?

Yes. The City of Mesquite does help with non-emergency home repairs. The City has two repair programs, the Exterior Renewal Program (ERP) or the Limited Repair Program (LRP). The ERP addresses repair or replacement of items that could include roofing, vinyl siding, windows, doors and other repairs to the exterior of the home up to a maximum grant amount of $20,000. The LRP addresses repair or replacement of items that could include items such as flooring, painting, cabinetry, countertops, appliances, ADA modifications, and other repairs to the interior of the home up to a maximum grant amount of $5,000.

For more information, contact Shawna Gaston at (972) 329-8332 or visit: This link.

10. How do I apply for the Housing Choice Voucher program?

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:
This link.

11. Is Mesquite Housing billing or absorbing for incoming port-in families?

The Mesquite Housing Division is billing at this time.

For more information about Mesquite Housing’s portability updates, visit: This link.

12. Who is my Housing Occupancy Technician:

Housing Occupancy Technicians are assigned alphabetically.
Use the below list to find your technician:

A - G- Briana Johnson
H-O - Bridget Borens
P-Z - Brenda Diaz

For more information about the Housing Occupancy Technicians, visit: This link.

13. How do I request emergency assistance, legal help or other services?

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

14. How do I sign up for direct deposit as a landlord?

To sign up for direct deposit as a landlord, enroll online at www.paymode.com/cityofmesquite . For more information about the City’s direct deposit program, visit: .