Texas Alarm Permits

Arlington Alarm Permit

Find the permit requirements, fees, and official application for your Arlington property.

Last Updated October 13, 2026

Permit required
Confirm that the property is within the issuing jurisdiction.
$50
Residential initial fee. Review renewal fees and exceptions below.
Residential & business
Check the fee details for your property and alarm type.
Renew annually
Expires after one year; renew before expiration. Expired permits require a new application. Nontransferable.

Alarm permit requirements in Arlington

Every residence/business with an alarm intended to summon police, monitored or not, needs a permit before operation.

Fee waived for age 65+ or 100% disabled veterans at their primary residence; registration still required.

How to apply

Follow the official application steps below.

1
Step 1
Apply and pay through Arlington Permits.
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Step 2
Alternatively request a paper form by phone/email or collect one at 620 W. Division Street.
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Step 3
Give the issued permit number to the monitoring company.

Permit type	Initial fee	Renewal fee	Renewal frequency
Residential	$50	$50	Annual
Commercial	$50		Annual

False alarms and important rules

First 3 free; 4-5 $50; 6-7 $75; 8+ $100 per call during a one-year period beginning with first false alarm. Police generally respond only with a valid permit; human-activated panic/hold-up alarms still receive response and unpermitted sites may be cited.

Before you apply

City jurisdiction only. Each apartment resident and each alarm site/unit or office suite requires its own permit; a building permit does not cover all suites.

City names and ZIP codes are starting points. Confirm which agency serves the actual property address before submitting an application.

Frequently asked questions

Does my ZIP code confirm my permit jurisdiction?

No. The listed codes are 2020 Census ZCTA/place overlaps, not current USPS address validation. ZIP areas can cross city and county lines. Confirm the agency serving your actual street address before deciding which alarm rules apply.

When do I renew?

Expires after one year; renew before expiration. Expired permits require a new application. Nontransferable.

Where can I find false alarm rules?

See the linked official source. First 3 free; 4-5 $50; 6-7 $75; 8+ $100 per call during a one-year period beginning with first false alarm. Police generally respond only with a valid permit; human-activated panic/hold-up alarms still receive response and unpermitted sites may be cited.