City of Arlington - Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question about living in the city of Arlington? The following list of Frequently Asked Questions may help you find the answer.

Quality of Life

I have a problem with a city service.
I want to report an environmental problem:
v Drinking Water - 459-5900
v Sanitary Sewer - 459-5900
v Water Pollution in Creeks - 459-6550
v Air Quality -Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission - 469-6750
v Indoor Air Quality - Texas Dept. of Health
- 264-4000
v Asbestos - TNRCC - 469-6750
I have a question about recycling or other sanitation problems.
I have a question about my cable TV service.
I have a question about animals.
I want to put up signs for a garage sale.
v Contact Code Enforcement at (817) 459-5979.

I need information about city-owned recreational facilities.

I want to adopt a pet.

How can I contact the U.S. Postal Service?
Arlington's main Post Office is located at 300 E. South St. in Arlington. Call 1-800-275-8777 for information.

On what days will Arlington Disposal not be picking up garbage?
v No garbage or recycling pickups are scheduled for the following holidays:

New Year's Day
Fourth of July
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas

Bills & Tickets

I have a question about my water bill.
I have a question about a parking ticket.
v Contact Municipal Court at (817) 275-5970.

Education

Health Issues

I want to talk to the Health Department.
I want to make a complaint about unsanitary conditions in food establishments.

Legal Matters

I want information about voting.
v Contact the City Secretary's Office at (817) 459-6186.

We want to get married.
v Contact the Arlington Sub-Courthouse at (817) 548-3928.

I need a copy of a birth certificate or death certificate.
v Contact Vital Statistics at (817) 459-6768.

Business

What incentives is the city offering to help my business?

I need a license for my business.
v Contact the City Secretary's Office at (817) 459-6186.

Public Safety

I have information about a crime.

How can I contact a speaker on public safety for my school/organization/neighborhood?
v Contact the Police Dept. Community Affairs Division at (817) 459-5725.

Permits & Licenses

How do I get a permit to alter my building?
v Contact Engineering Services Department at (817) 459-6550.
How do we get a marriage license?
v Contact the Arlington Sub-Courthouse at (817) 548-3928.
Where can I get a dog or cat license?
v Contact Animal Services at 817-451-3436.
I want to get a childcare worker's license.
Where can I obtain or renew my driver's license?
How can I register my vehicle?

Social Services

I have a question about Medicaid or Medicare.

I have a question about Social Security.

I want to know about special programs for senior citizens.

I am disabled and need information.
v Contact the Texas Department of Human Services Dept., Region 3 and the Texas Rehabilitation Commission.
I am in need of housing assistance.
v Contact the Housing Assistance Office at 817-275-3351.

Miscellaneous

I need city government information for a special project on which I am working.

I would like to invite members of the City Council to an event given by my organization.

How can I contact my Council representative?