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  1. Home

  2. Our Community

    1. Awards and Honors
    2. City Contact Information
    3. Economic Development
    4. Education
    5. History of Rowlett
    6. Hospitals
    7. Lake Marinas
    8. Library
    9. Local Churches
    10. Neighborhood Life
      1. Rowlett City Academy
      2. Neighborhood Awards
        1. Texas Smart Yard Winners
        2. Property of the Season Winners
        3. Light Up Rowlett
        4. Texas Smart Yard Application
      3. Spirit of Rowlett Award
      4. Block Party Information
      5. Subdivision Map
      6. Starting an Association
      7. Register Your Association
      8. Neighborhood Crime Watch
      9. Matching Capital Grant
      10. Garage Sale Information
      11. Code Enforcement Information
      12. Trash and Recycling Information
      13. C.M. Hinton Landfill Information
      14. Volunteer Program
      15. Downtown Event Series
      16. Keep Rowlett Beautiful
      17. Home Improvement Permit Information
    11. Non-Profit / Civic Organizations
    12. Parks and Trails
    13. Post Office
    14. Rowlett Chamber of Commerce
    15. Rowlett Housing Finance Corporation
    16. Rowlett Maps
    17. Rowlett Veterans Recognition Program
    18. Special Events
    19. Sports Associations
    20. Transportation
    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 Long Term Recovery Committee
      13. Rowlett Youth Advisory Council
      14. Senior Advisory Board
      15. Rowlett Strategic Plan Steering Committee
      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. 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. Elections
      1. Ballots by Mail
      2. Register to Vote
      3. Voter Qualifications and Registration Dates
    6. Financial Transparency
    7. Meeting Agendas and Minutes
    8. Municipal Management Districts
      1. Downtown Municipal Management District
    9. Public Bulletin Board
    10. Rowlett Housing Finance Corporation
    11. Rowlett's Veterans Recognition Program
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  4. Departments

    1. Action Center
    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. Hoonuit
        3. Brainfuse HelpNow
        4. Brainfuse JobNow
        5. ChiltonLibrary
        6. DearReader.com Online Book Clubs
        7. Directory of Open Access Journals
        8. Handbook of Texas
        9. LibriVox
        10. Ready Rosie
        11. TexShare Databases
        12. Legal Forms
        13. Project Gutenberg
        14. World Book Web
      12. Summer Reading 2018
      13. Programs
        1. Children
        2. Adults
        3. Teens
        4. 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
      14. Suggest a Title
      15. Friends of the Library
        1. Friends' Membership Application
      16. Volunteer Opportunities
      17. Library Strategic Plan
      18. Useful Links
        1. Careers and Employment
        2. Clubs and Organizations
        3. Other Libraries
        4. Places of Worship
        5. Tax Resources
      19. 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. Deferred Adjudication
        1. Failure to Comply
      3. Ticket/Citation
      4. Jury Duty
      5. Trials
        1. Presenting the Case
        2. Judgement and Verdict
        3. Court Costs
      6. Pleas
      7. Defensive DrivingCourse
        1. Course Requests and Records Requests
      8. Dress Code
      9. Payment Information
      10. Juveniles
      11. Warrants
      12. Special Circumstances
      13. Directions
    16. Parks and Recreation
      1. Athletics
        1. Adult Athletics
        2. Youth Athletics
          1. Youth Girls Volleyball League
          2. 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 Workshops
        3. Senior Trips
        4. Ongoing Senior Programs
        5. Senior Fitness
        6. Senior Special Events
      11. Downtown Event Series
        1. Fireworks on Main
        2. Movies at Pecan Grove Park
        3. Summer Concert Series featuring Food Trucks
        4. Event Sponsorships Opportunities
      12. Special Events
        1. Kid Fish
        2. Rowlett Cardboard Boat Regatta
        3. Social Media Contest
      13. Room and Pavilion Reservations
        1. Banquet Rooms
        2. Park Pavilions
      14. Waterview Golf Club
      15. The Wet Zone
      16. 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
          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
        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. Property and Evidence Section
          3. Records Section
            1. Alarm Permits Online
          4. Crisis Assistance Program
          5. Towing Information
          6. 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. Frequently Asked Questions
      5. Jail Release
      6. Municipal Court and Tickets
      7. Neighborhood Traffic Problems
      8. 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
      9. To Report a Crime
      10. 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. Invoices
      4. 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. Animal Registration
    3. Alarm Permits
    4. Code Enforcement
    5. Code of Ordinances
    6. Community Centre
    7. Crime Statistics
    8. Connect Rowlett Citizen Alerts
    9. Education
    10. Events and Festivals
    11. FAQs
    12. Garage Sale Information
    13. Habitat For Humanity
    14. HOA / Neighborhood Life
    15. Library
    16. Neighborhood Awards
    17. Online Payments
    18. Parks and Trails
    19. Permits
    20. Utilities in Rowlett
    21. Appraisal Districts
    22. Recreation Registration
    23. Special Event Permit
    24. Trash and Recycling Information
    25. Water Connection
    26. Voter Information
    27. Volunteer Program
      1. Volunteer Enrollment Form
      2. Public Safety Volunteer Opportunities
      3. Library Volunteer Opportunities
      4. Keep Rowlett Beautiful
      5. City Boards and Commissions
    28. 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. Facilities
      6. Kids Kingdom
      7. Library
      8. Restaurant Health Scores
      9. 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 2/20/18 - 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. Municipal Management Districts
    16. Public Bulletin Board
    17. Special Events
    18. Neighborhood Life
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