Relocating to Arlington

Are you moving to Arlington?  The City of Arlington extends you a warm welcome!   We hope you find the following information useful.  Bookmark this page for reference, or print it out for a handy newcomer's guide.

Utilities and Services:

Water: 
Setting up a new account can be done over the telephone.  An $80 deposit is required for all residential customers, which can be billed to you and will be refunded after 18 months if you maintain an excellent payment record.
Arlington Water Utilities Department: (817) 275-5931.

Electricity: 
Call TXU Utilities (formerly TU Electric) at
metro (972) 791-2888 or 1-800-242-9113. 
Hearing Impaired - Teletype:  call 1-800-468-3388.

Gas:
To request gas service, call TXU Utilities at (817) 921-6400 or 1-800-460-3030.
Hearing Impaired - Teletype: call 1-800-735-2988.

Telephone:
To order new telephone service, move or change existing service at your home call Southwestern Bell at 1-800-464-7928.
Hearing Impaired - (TDD/TY equipment):  For new or additional service call 1-800-397-3172 (TTD) (Toll Free).
(Note:  All of Arlington and Tarrant County, including Fort Worth, share the 817 area code.  Dallas does not share the 817 area code.) 

Garbage/Recycling Pickup:
Garbage, sewer and recycling services are included with your water utilities bill.  For information on allowable garbage/recycling items and pickup days see Garbage and Recycling.

Cable Television:
For cable television service in Arlington, contact AT&T Cable Services at (817) 265-7766.

Public Safety:

Emergency:
For any emergency requiring assistance from the Fire Department, Police Department, or ambulance service, call 9-1-1. 
(Note:  You cannot report an emergency using this web site.   You must call 9-1-1 in event of emergency.)

Neighborhood Crime Watch:
To learn more about this program or to organize your own Neighborhood Crime Watch, call the Arlington Police Community Affairs Division at (817) 459-5725.

Poison Control:
1-800-764-7661

Licenses & Permits:

Vehicle Registration
If you are a new resident of the state of Texas, to register your vehicle you must pay a registration fee, a new resident tax, and a transfer fee.  Before registering your vehicle, you must have it inspected at a state-approved Safety Inspection Station.  After your vehicle has passed inspection, bring the completed inspection form, proof of liability insurance, your out-of-state driver's license and your title or out-of-state registration to the Tarrant County Sub-Courthouse (address below). If your liability insurance is out-of-state, bring your declaration page from the vehicle insurance policy.  If your vehicle is leased, bring the lease agreement or another document that shows that sales tax has already been collected.  If you do not have a Texas driver's license, you will need to pay your fees in cash; checks will not be accepted. 

Tarrant County Sub-Courthouse
724 E. Border St.
Arlington, Texas
Vehicle registration information: (817) 548-3935

For more information, visit the
Texas Department of Transportation web site.

Driver's License:
Texas state law requires that you transfer your out-of-state driver's license to a Texas license within 30 days of your arrival.  Prior to obtaining your new license, your vehicle must have passed a vehicle safety inspection, and it must be registered (see Vehicle Registration above).   Bring proof of registration, your valid out-of-state driver's license, and your Social Security card with you to:

Texas Department of Public Safety
3901 W. Arkansas Lane
Arlington, Texas
(817) 274-1818

For more information, visit the
Texas Department of Public Safety web site.

Marriage License:
Tarrant County Sub-Courthouse
724 E. Border St.
Arlington, Texas
Marriage licenses: (817) 548-3928

Quality of Life Services:

Handitran:
Handitran is a special transportation service available to citizens of Arlington, Pantego and Dalworthington Gardens, who are age 65 or older or who have mental or physical disabilities.  For more information on this service contact the Handitran Office at 501 W. Sanford, Suite 10, or call (817) 459-5390.

Meals on Wheels:
Meals on Wheels is available for residents of Arlington, Mansfield, and Kennedale who are homebound and do not have anyone available to make them a noontime meal.   Meals are delivered by volunteers around noon, Monday - Friday.  For information call (817) 277-3705.

Food Stamps & Medicaid Services:
Texas Department of Human Services
1540 New York Ave.
Arlington, Texas
(817) 460-6491

Health:

Hospitals:

Arlington Memorial Hospital
Medical Center of Arlington

Associations:

Tarrant County Medical Society
(817) 732-2825

Arlington Health Department
(817) 459-6767.

Housing:

Hotels/Motels:
The Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau maintains an extensive list of Arlington hotels, motels, restaurants, entertainment venues and other useful information. Call (817) 265-7721.

Real Estate:
Looking for a local realtor?  Contact the Arlington Board of Realtors at (817) 277-6306.

Low Income:
The Arlington Housing Authority provides programs to assist lower income residents in finding decent, safe and affordable housing.   For information on these programs and how to apply, call (817) 275-3351.

Other:

Post Office:
Arlington's main Post Office is located at 300 E. South St. in Arlington.
Call 1-800-275-8777 for information or for the post office nearest you.

Arlington Schools and Higher Education: see Schools.

Arlington Public Library:  see Library.

Arlington Chamber of Commerce:
For information on the cost of living, quality of life, major employers in Arlington, and more tips for new residents, visit The Arlington Chamber's web site at http://www.chamber.arlingtontx.com.

Property taxes:
Tarrant Appraisal District
2500 Handley-Ederville Road
Fort Worth, Texas 76118
(817) 284-0024.

Pet adoption and stray animals:
The Animal Services Center is located at 5920 W. Pioneer Parkway in Arlington.  For more information, call (817) 451-3436.

City Information:
Help Desk:  (817) 459-6400
Hearing Impaired (TDD Phone): (817) 459-6156

City Council
A list of Arlington City Council members, their addresses, phone numbers and districts can be obtained by calling the Office of the Mayor and Council at (817) 459-6122.

Helpful Links:
For information links to Texas and national government sites and much more, see Helpful Links.

Frequently Asked Questions:
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