Residential & Commercial
(Non-Financial Alarm Users) On Dec. 4, 1984, the Grand Prairie City Council passed ordinance #3716 concerning the regulation of alarm systems within the city.
The ordinance requires that commercial, residential and multi-family alarm users in the city obtain permits to remain active. The ordinance was modified in January of 1992.
Download
- The application is in PDF format.
- A copy of the city’s Alarm Ordinance (Chapter 17, Article III. Alarm Systems) is available here.
General Information
Annual permit fees are:
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| Residential |
Burglar Alarm $30 |
Burglar and Fire $50 |
| Business |
Burglar Alarm $50 |
Burglar and Fire $75 |
| Financial |
$100 |
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Payment Options
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Accepted methods of payment: cash, check or money order only (made payable to "City of Grand Prairie"). Payments may be made through the mail or in person.
Mailing Address: City of Grand Prairie, Alarm Permit, P.O. Box 532473, Grand Prairie, TX 75053
Physical Address: Municipal Court, 200 W. Main St., Grand Prairie, TX 75050.
(Payments are not accepted over the phone or online.)
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- A separate permit is required for EACH alarm site and a separate permit is required for Burglar and Fire.
- All individuals, homeowners, businesses and corporations are required to secure a permit for their alarm systems prior to the operation of such system.
- Failure to secure a permit from the city for an active alarm system is a violation of the above numbered City Ordinance.
- No alarm permit shall be transferable to any other person, firm corporation or entity.
(Any occupant of a new residence and/or business must re-apply for a permit, present or previous owner permit is not transferable to new occupant or location)
- All permits must be renewed annually.
Contact
Our offices are open Mon-Thur 7 a.m.-6 p.m. except on holidays. We are located at the Frank W. Robertson Municipal Court Building at 200 W. Main St. at the corner of N.W. 2nd Street. Phone: 972-237-8652.