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  1. Home

  2. Our Community

    1. Awards and Honors
    2. City Contact Information
    3. Community Investment Program (CIP)
    4. Economic Development
    5. Education
    6. History of Rowlett
    7. Hospitals
    8. Lake Marinas
    9. Library
    10. Local Churches
    11. Neighborhood Life
      1. Scarecrows on Main
      2. Creating a Community
      3. Rowlett City Academy
      4. Neighborhood Awards
        1. Texas Smart Yard Winners
        2. Property of the Season Winners
        3. Light Up Rowlett
        4. Texas Smart Yard Application
      5. Spirit of Rowlett Award
      6. Block Party Information
      7. Subdivision Map
      8. Starting an Association
      9. Register Your Association
      10. Neighborhood Crime Watch
      11. Matching Capital Grant
      12. Garage Sale Information
      13. Code Enforcement Information
      14. Trash and Recycling Information
      15. C.M. Hinton Landfill Information
      16. Volunteer Program
      17. Downtown Event Series
      18. Keep Rowlett Beautiful
      19. Home Improvement Permit Information
    12. Non-Profit / Civic Organizations
    13. Parks and Trails
    14. Post Office
    15. Public Transportation
    16. Rowlett Chamber of Commerce
    17. Rowlett Housing Finance Corporation
    18. Rowlett Maps
    19. Special Events
    20. Sports Associations
    21. Volunteer Program
    22. Waterview Golf Course
    23. Wet Zone Waterpark
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  3. Government

    1. Boards and Commissions
      1. Animal Shelter Advisory Board
      2. Arts and Humanities Commission
        1. Cultural Grants
        2. Photography Contest
        3. Summer Scribes
        4. Young Artist Contest
      3. Board of Adjustment
      4. City Council
      5. Community Investment Advisory Board
      6. Economic Development Advisory Board
      7. Golf Advisory Board
      8. Library Advisory Board
      9. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
      10. Planning and Zoning Commission
      11. Rowlett Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee
      12. Rowlett Diversity and Inclusion Commission
      13. Rowlett Strategic Plan Steering Committee
      14. Rowlett Youth Advisory Council
      15. Senior Advisory Board
      16. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two
      17. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Three
    2. City Council
      1. Contact Us
      2. Tammy Dana-Bashian, Mayor
      3. Robert Blake Margolis, Place 1
      4. Brownie Sherrill, Place 2
      5. Matt Grubisich, Place 3
      6. Debby Bobbitt, Place 4
      7. Pamela Bell, Place 5
      8. Martha Brown, Place 6
      9. Meeting Information
    3. City Manager's Office
      1. City Manager's Office Staff
      2. Communications
      3. Form of Government
        1. City Council
      4. Friday @ 5
      5. Neighborhood Life
      6. Public Safety Radio Tower Review
      7. Rowlett STARS
      8. Vision, Mission and Values
      9. Volunteer Program
    4. City Secretary’s Office
      1. Agendas and Minutes
      2. Alcohol Beverage Permits
      3. Archived Documents
      4. Boards and Commissions
      5. City Charter
      6. Code of Ordinances
      7. Contact Us
      8. Master Fee Schedule
      9. Open Records Requests
      10. Vendor Disclosures
    5. Community Investment Program (CIP)
    6. Elections
      1. Ballots by Mail
      2. November 6, 2018 General Election
      3. Register to Vote
      4. Voter Qualifications and Registration Dates
    7. Financial Transparency
    8. Governing Documents
    9. Meeting Agendas and Minutes
    10. Municipal Management Districts
      1. Downtown Municipal Management District
    11. Public Bulletin Board
    12. Rowlett Housing Finance Corporation
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  4. Departments

    1. Action Center
      1. Action Center - WebQA
    2. Animal Services
    3. City Manager's Office
    4. City Secretary’s Office
    5. Code Enforcement
    6. Communications
      1. Cable Channel RTN16
      2. Newsletters
        1. Archive Newsletters
        2. Rowlett on the Move
      3. News Releases
    7. Community Development
      1. Animal Services
        1. Adoptable Pets
          1. Dogs and Cats for Adoption
        2. Special Events
        3. Animal Bites
        4. Animal Shelter Impoundment
          1. Animal Intake
        5. Directions
        6. Friends of the Rowlett Animals
        7. Lost and Found Pets
          1. Lost Pets
          2. Found Pets
        8. Low Cost Pet Care
        9. Nuisance Complaints
          1. Other Animal Complaints
        10. Pet Registration
        11. Volunteer Programs
        12. Wildlife Information
          1. Humane Traps
      2. Building Inspections
        1. Asbestos Removal Requirements
        2. Residential
        3. Commercial
        4. Commercial Certificate of Occupancy
        5. New Construction
        6. Adopted Codes
        7. Lake Ray Hubbard Take-Area
        8. Residential Green Building Program
        9. Forms & Applications
      3. Code Enforcement
        1. City Maps
        2. Code Enforcement Map (PDF)
        3. Common Code Violations (PDF)
        4. Garage Sale Information
        5. Ongoing Inspection
        6. Request for Service
        7. Zoning Inspection
      4. Development Services Engineering
        1. ERU
      5. Planning and Urban Design
        1. Realize Rowlett 2020
          1. Realize Rowlett 2020 Phase I
          2. Realize Rowlett 2020 Phase II
          3. Realize Rowlett 2020 Phase III
          4. Project History
          5. Advisory Committee
        2. Applications and Checklists
        3. Planning and Zoning Commission
        4. Plat Search
      6. Staff Directory
    8. Economic Development
    9. Financial Services
      1. Accounting
        1. Check Registers
        2. House Bill 3693 Compliance Report
        3. Financial Reports
      2. Budget
        1. Budget Documents
      3. Property Taxes
      4. Purchasing
      5. Sales Taxes
      6. Utility Billing and Collections
      7. Financial Transparency
        1. Traditional Finances
        2. Debt Obligations
        3. Public Pensions
        4. Economic Development
        5. Contracts & Procurement
    10. Fire Department
      1. Administration
      2. Community Education
        1. Community News
      3. Community Emergency Response Team
        1. Fire Corps
        2. Rowlett Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service
      4. Emergency Medical Services
      5. Emergency Management
        1. Residential Safe Room Rebate Program
          1. Safe Room Purchase and Rebate
          2. Program Eligibility
        2. Emergency Preparedness Resources
        3. Ebola Information
        4. Emergency Warning System
          1. Outdoor Warning Sirens
        5. Threats/Hazards
          1. Winter Storms & Extreme Cold
            1. Definitions and Impacts
            2. Forecast Products
        6. NOAA Weather Radio
        7. Storm Ready
      6. Employment Opportunities
        1. Minimum Requirements
        2. Benefits
        3. Job Task Simulation Test (PDF)
      7. FAQ
      8. Fire Marshal
        1. Adopted Codes
        2. Certificate of Occupancy Requirements
        3. Fire Alarm Plan Requirements
        4. Fire Sprinkler System Requirements
        5. Reports and Permits
        6. Special Event and Parade Application
          1. Special Event Permit Submittal Information
      9. Fire Operations
        1. Fire Stations
          1. Station 1
          2. Station 2
          3. Station 3
          4. Station 4
      10. Honor Guard
      11. Pipes and Drums
      12. Public Safety Training Tower
      13. Special Needs Registry
      14. Special Weapons And Tactics Medic
    11. Human Resources
      1. Job Opportunities
      2. Benefits
      3. Compensation
      4. Wellness
      5. HR Team
      6. Volunteer Opportunities
      7. Job Descriptions
      8. Job Alerts
    12. Information Technology
    13. Library
      1. About the Library
        1. The Library: Then and Now
        2. Library Advisory Board
        3. Library Card Information
        4. Interlibrary Loan
          1. Interlibrary Loan Request Form (PDF)
        5. TexShare Program
        6. Public Computers
      2. Newsletter Sign Up
      3. Library Catalog
      4. Brainfuse HelpNow (New!)
      5. Brainfuse JobNow (New!)
      6. eBooks for Kids (TumbleBooks)
      7. eBooks (OverDrive)
      8. Hoopla (New!)
      9. eMagazines (RB Digital)
      10. TexShare Databases
      11. Online Resources
        1. AR (Accelerated Reader) BookFinder
        2. Brainfuse HelpNow
        3. Brainfuse JobNow
        4. ChiltonLibrary
        5. DearReader.com Online Book Clubs
        6. Directory of Open Access Journals
        7. Handbook of Texas
        8. Hoonuit
        9. LibriVox
        10. Ready Rosie
        11. TexShare Databases
        12. Legal Forms
        13. Project Gutenberg
        14. World Book Web
      12. Programs
        1. Children
        2. Adults
        3. Teens
        4. 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
        5. October Calendar
        6. November Calendar
      13. Suggest a Title
      14. Friends of the Library
        1. Friends' Membership Application
      15. Volunteer Opportunities
      16. Library Strategic Plan
      17. Useful Links
        1. Careers and Employment
        2. Clubs and Organizations
        3. Other Libraries
        4. Places of Worship
        5. Tax Resources
      18. Contact Us
    14. Maps
      1. GIS Homepage
      2. City Facilities Map
      3. Interactive Maps
      4. Downloadable Maps
      5. Google map applications
    15. Municipal Court
      1. Dockets
      2. How to Handle Your Citation
      3. Pleas
      4. Trials
        1. Presenting the Case
        2. Judgement and Verdict
        3. Court Costs
      5. Deferred Disposition
        1. Failure to Comply
      6. Driving Safety Course
      7. Dismissals
      8. Payment Information
      9. Juveniles
      10. Dress Code and Decorum
      11. Jury Duty
      12. Location
    16. Parks and Recreation
      1. Athletics
        1. Adult Athletics
        2. Youth Athletics
          1. Rowlett Youth Baseball League
        3. Athletic Field Rainout Page
        4. Pickleball
      2. City Parks and Trails
        1. Current Parks Listing
        2. Paddling Trails
        3. Future Parks Listing
        4. Scenic Point Park
        5. Park Rules and Regulations
        6. Pavilion Reservations
      3. Classes
        1. Fitness
        2. Martial Arts
        3. Preschool
        4. Youth
      4. Community Centre
        1. Amenities
        2. Birthday Parties
        3. Membership
        4. Policies
          1. Facility Policies
          2. Membership Policies
          3. Room and Pavilion Reservation Policies
        5. Reservations
      5. Coyle House Rental Guide
      6. Kids Kingdom
        1. Purpose
        2. Sponsors
      7. Lakeside Leisure
      8. Parks & Recreation Master Plan
      9. Online Registration
      10. Seniors
        1. Senior Shuttle Services
        2. Senior Seminars
        3. Senior Trips
        4. Ongoing Senior Programs
        5. Senior Fitness
        6. Senior Special Events
      11. Special Events
        1. Veterans Day Ceremony
        2. Movies on Main
        3. Event Sponsorships Opportunities
        4. International Festival
        5. Camp Fear
      12. Room and Pavilion Reservations
        1. Banquet Rooms
        2. Park Pavilions
      13. Waterview Golf Club
      14. The Wet Zone
      15. Contact Us
    17. Police
      1. About Us
        1. Office of the Chief of Police
        2. Staff Directory
        3. Vision and Mission Statements
      2. Divisions
        1. Community Services Division
          1. Community Services Officer
            1. Citizen Police Academy
            2. Handicap Parking Violations
            3. Neighborhood Crime Watch
            4. Residential Burglary Prevention
            5. Project ChildSafe
            6. Safety Tips for Kids
            7. Sexual Assault Prevention
            8. Vacation-Proofing Your Home
            9. Volunteers in Police Service
          2. School Crossing Guards
          3. School Resource Officers
            1. Youth and Teen Academies
          4. Staff Directory
        2. Criminal Investigations Division
          1. Crime Victims Assistance
          2. Graffiti
            1. Reporting Graffiti
          3. Identity Theft
          4. Registered Sex Offenders
          5. Staff Directory
        3. Communications Division
          1. Special Needs Registry
        4. Detention Services
        5. Patrol Division
          1. Specialties
            1. Accident Investigation
            2. Bike Patrol
            3. Crime Scene Investigation (CSI)
            4. Crisis Negotiation
            5. Honor Guard
            6. Field Training Officer Program
            7. Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)
          2. Staff Directory
        6. Professional Standards Unit
          1. Racial Profiling
          2. Recruiting and Training
            1. Communications Officer
            2. Detention Officer
            3. Police Officer
              1. Application Process
              2. Automatic Disqualfiers
              3. Police Officer Requirements and Testing
          3. Property and Evidence Section
        7. Support Services Division
          1. Detention Services
            1. Frequently Asked Questions
            2. Jail Release
              1. Other Agency Charges
              2. Higher Level Violations
            3. Vehicle Towing and Storage
          2. Records Section
            1. Alarm Permits Online
          3. Crisis Assistance Program
          4. Towing Information
          5. Staff Directory
        8. Traffic Unit
          1. Traffic Unit
            1. Current Safety Issues
            2. Motorcycle Officers
            3. Reporting Traffic Issues
            4. Traffic Safety Tips
          2. Staff Directory
      3. Driving Directions
      4. Employment Opportunities
      5. Frequently Asked Questions
      6. Jail Release
      7. Municipal Court and Tickets
      8. Neighborhood Traffic Problems
      9. Online Services and Forms
        1. Copies of Police Reports
        2. Crime Mapping
        3. Motor Vehicle Accident Reports
        4. Registered Sex Offender Information
        5. Special Needs Registry
        6. Self Reporting of Motor Vehicle Accidents
      10. To Report a Crime
      11. Vehicle Towing and Storage
    18. Public Health
      1. Housing Standards Program
      2. Flu Information
      3. Household Hazardous Waste
      4. Zika virus FAQ's and Information
      5. Mosquito and West Nile Information
      6. Permits and Licenses
      7. Food Establishment Health Scores
      8. Public Health and Vaccines
      9. Restaurant Resources
    19. Public Works
      1. Staff Directory
      2. Cross Connection Control/Backflow
      3. CIP Engineering
      4. City Design and Construction Projects
      5. Storm Water Management
      6. Street/Traffic
        1. Annual Crack Seal Program
        2. Annual Concrete Street/Alley Repair Program
      7. PW Trash and Recycle Collection
        1. Brush and Bulk Collection
        2. Poly Cart Information
        3. Residential Recycle Information
        4. C.M. Hinton Landfill
        5. Home Chemical and Hazardous Waste Collection
        6. Landfill Pass Information (PDF)
      8. Wastewater Utility
      9. Water Utility
      10. Fleet Services
    20. Purchasing
      1. Conducting Business with the City
      2. Delivery, Taxes, and Insurance
      3. Financial Transparency / Contracts and Procurement
      4. Invoices
      5. Purchasing Policies
    21. Trash Collection
    22. Water/Services Billing
      1. Starting Utility Service
      2. Billing Information
      3. Payment Options
      4. Meter Services
        1. Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
        2. Help Your Meter Reader
      5. Water Service
      6. Sewer Service
      7. Drainage
      8. Water-Saving Tips
      9. Discontinuing Service
      10. Report a Problem
      11. Contact Us
      12. Directions
      13. Public Assistance Agencies
      14. Trash and Recycling
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  5. Residents

    1. Action Center
    2. Alarm Permits
    3. Animal Registration
    4. Appraisal Districts
    5. Code Enforcement
    6. Code of Ordinances
    7. Community Centre
    8. Community Investment Program (CIP)
    9. Connect Rowlett Citizen Alerts
    10. Crime Statistics
    11. Education
    12. Events and Festivals
    13. FAQs
    14. Garage Sale Information
    15. Habitat For Humanity
    16. HOA / Neighborhood Life
    17. Library
    18. Neighborhood Awards
    19. Newsletters
      1. Archive Newsletters
      2. Rowlett on the Move
    20. Online Payments
    21. Parks and Trails
    22. Permits
    23. Public Transportation
    24. Utilities in Rowlett
    25. Recreation Registration
    26. Special Event Permit
    27. Trash and Recycling Information
    28. Water Connection
    29. Volunteer Program
      1. Volunteer Enrollment Form
      2. Public Safety Volunteer Opportunities
      3. Library Volunteer Opportunities
      4. Keep Rowlett Beautiful
      5. City Boards and Commissions
    30. Voter Information
    31. Wet Zone Waterpark
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Bids
      2. Boards & Commissions
      3. Building Permits
      4. Food Permits & Licenses
      5. Jobs
      6. Marriage License - Dallas County
      7. Marriage License - Rockwall County
      8. Online Forms
    2. Contact
      1. Animal Services
      2. City Council
      3. City Staff
    3. Find
      1. Business Directory
      2. City Parks & Trails
      3. Community Centre
      4. Driver License Offices
      5. City of Rowlett Facilities
      6. Kids Kingdom
      7. Library
      8. Restaurant Health Scores
      9. Social Security Office
      10. Wet Zone Waterpark
    4. Request
      1. Building Inspections
      2. Community Centre Reservations
      3. Utility Service
    5. Sign Up for Notifications
      1. Notify Me Email Lists
      2. Connect Rowlett Citizen Alerts
    6. Submit
      1. Online Payments
    7. View
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Archive Center
      3. Calendar
      4. Carbon Calculator
      5. FAQs
      6. News Flash
      7. Quick Links
      8. Streaming Video
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  7. Feature Links

    1. FAQs
    2. Employment Opportunities
    3. Trash/Recycle Info
    4. Paymentus
    5. Restaurant Health Scores
    6. UPDATE 7/3/18 - 2015 Bond Project Updates (PDF)
    7. 2015 Bond Projects Map
    8. 2018 Bond Projects Map
    9. Public Water Forum 6-28-16 (PDF)
    10. Mosquito/West Nile Virus Info
    11. Household Hazardous Waste
    12. Realize Rowlett 2020
    13. Newsletters
    14. FY2018 Adopted Budget (PDF)
    15. Notice of Proposed Property Tax Rate
    16. Municipal Management Districts
    17. Public Bulletin Board
    18. Special Events
    19. Neighborhood Life
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