Garland Alarm Permit
Find the permit requirements, fees, and official application for your Garland property.
Last Updated October 13, 2026
Alarm permit requirements in Garland
Register monitored and unmonitored police/fire alarms and life-alert/personal-medical systems inside city limits.
Current master schedule: residential age 65 or under $50/year; over 65 $25/year; business $100/year. Government and qualifying PERS sites must register but are fee-exempt. Old city PDF senior fee $42.50 is obsolete.
How to apply
Follow the official application steps below.
Step 1
Use the city-linked CryWolf portal for registration, renewal and payment.
Step 2
Provide alarm location, permit holder, alarm company and response contacts; use program assistance for mail submissions.
| Permit type | Initial fee | Renewal fee | Renewal frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | $50 | $50 | Annual |
| Commercial | $100 | Annual |
False alarms and important rules
Burglar: 1-3 free, 4-5 $50, 6-7 $75, 8+ $100. False fire after 2: $150; false robbery after 3: $75; false medical after 2: $50. Special financial-institution schedule applies.
Before you apply
City jurisdiction only. Confirm the physical alarm address is inside city limits; a postal city or ZIP alone does not establish permit jurisdiction.
City names and ZIP codes are starting points. Confirm which agency serves the actual property address before submitting an application.
Frequently asked questions
Official source
For the most up-to-date information, forms, and payment options, visit the official city source below.
