FAQs

2020 Election

  • Only specific reasons entitle a registered voter to vote early by mail (no longer called absentee voting). You may request a ballot by mail if you:

    1. will be away from your county on Election Day and during the hours that early voting is conducted;
    2. are sick or disabled;
    3. are 65 years of age or older on Election Day; or
    4. are confined in jail.

  • First, request an Application for Ballot by Mail (ABBM) from the Dallas County Elections Dept. Early Voting Clerk (https://www.dallascountyvotes.org) or from Secretary of State website at https://www.sos.state.tx.us.

    You may also print an ABBM directly from Secretary of State website (PDF),

    English Version (PDF):  https://webservices.sos.state.tx.us/forms/5-15f.pdf

    Spanish Version (PDF):   https://webservices.sos.state.tx.us/forms/5-15fs.pdf.

    Once received, read the instructions carefully, complete the ABBM form and return it to the Early Voting Clerk. For the May 4, 2019 Election date, the last day for the early voting clerk to receive applications for a ballot to be voted by mail is April 23, 2019, in order for you to receive a ballot by mail. All applications to vote by mail must be received by the early voting clerk before the close of regular business or 12 noon, whichever is later. The deadline to receive ballots mailed within the United States from non-military and military voters who submitted an Application for Ballot by Mail (“ABBM”) is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 6, 2019, if the carrier envelope has a postmark showing it was in the mail by May 4, 2019. Please note that different deadlines apply to the last day to receive ballots sent by the following: 1) non-military and military voters who are overseas and submitted an ABBM, 2) non-military voters who mailed ballots from overseas and who submitted a Federal Postcard Application (“FPCA”), and (3) military voters who mailed ballots domestically or from overseas and who submitted a FPCA. Ballots in categories (1) and (2) must be received by the early voting clerk by May 9, 2019. Ballots in category (3) must be received by the early voting clerk by May 10, 2019. Ballots in categories (1) and (2) must bear a postmark indicating the ballot was mailed by May 4, 2019. Ballots in category (3) do not need to have any postmark.

  • While you do not need to bring your voter registration certificate with you to vote, we highly recommend that you have it with you at the polling place. In some situations, having your voter registration certificate will allow you to vote a regular ballot instead of a provisional ballot. For example, if you do not possess one of the seven (7) acceptable forms of photo identification, and you cannot reasonably obtain one, you can use your valid voter registration certificate as a form of supporting identification when you execute your Reasonable Impediment Declaration and vote a regular ballot. As another example, if your name does not appear on the official list of registered voters in the precinct, you may be able to cast a regular ballot by presenting your valid voter registration certificate along with an acceptable form of photo identification. In addition, for example, if you do not possess one of the seven (7) acceptable forms of identification, and you cannot reasonably obtain one, and your name is not on the official list of registered voters in the precinct, you may be able to cast a regular ballot by presenting your valid voter registration certificate and executing a Reasonable Impediment Declaration.  Please note that you may contact the Dallas County Elections Department to obtain a replacement registration certificate.

  • Please note that registering with a federal post card application (typically used by the military and overseas voters) is now treated as a request for permanent registration. There are also special provisions for military and overseas voters that are available on the Secretary of State website. However, military and overseas voters are welcome to use the regular registration and early voting by mail process available to all voters away from their home county on Election Day.

  • New certificates are mailed out every two years to the most recent address you gave to the voter registrar. If you do not recall receiving a new yellow and white certificate in 2017, it could mean that you have moved without updating, or there is some other problem with your registration. If the certificate was mailed to an old address, it would have been returned to the registrar as the certificate is not forwardable mail, and you would have been placed on the "suspense list" in that county. This means you have a grace period that allows you to vote in the same county in your old precinct, but if you do not vote, your name will be removed from the rolls after two federal elections have passed since you were placed on the suspense list. If you did not receive your certificate because you moved to a new Texas county, you will need to re-register.

  • Your voter registration becomes effective 30 days after it is submitted (and accepted*) by the Dallas County Voter Registrar. The county office will then put your name on the voter registration list, generate your voter certificate, and mail it to you. Once received, be sure to read the information on the back of the certificate, sign by the X on the "front" of the card (the yellow area) and keep your voter card in a safe place.

    *If your original application is missing required information, you will receive a notice in the mail and have a deadline to respond to the notice.

  • You can confirm your registration status on the Secretary of State website by going to “Am I Registered?” where you will select one of three methods for conducting your search. You can base your search on:

    1. your Voter Unique Identifier (VUID), which appears on your voter registration certificate;
    2. your Texas driver's license number, if you provided it when you applied for voter registration; or
    3. your first and last name. Or, you can call the Dallas County Voter Registrar’s Office @ 214-819-6389.

  • With the exception of the U.S. Citizenship Certificate, which does not expire, for voters aged 18-69, the acceptable form of photo identification may be expired no more than four years before being presented for voter qualification at the polling place. For voters aged 70 or older, the acceptable form of photo identification may be expired for any length of time if the identification is otherwise valid.

  • Election officials will review the ID (acceptable form of photo ID, or supporting form of ID, if applicable) and if a name is “substantially similar” to the name on their list of registered voters, you will still be able to vote, but you will also have to submit an affidavit stating that you are the same person on the list of registered voters.

  • Suspense means that the registrar is not certain of your residential address. If the registrar has reason to believe that a voter's current residence is different from that indicated on the registration records, then the registrar shall deliver to the voter a written confirmation notice requesting confirmation of the voter's current residence. When a Notice of Address Confirmation is sent, the voter automatically is put on suspense. As a common practice, a Notice of Address Confirmation is sent (and an individual is placed on suspense) when:

    1. The voter’s registration certificate has been returned as non-deliverable;
    2. A Jury Summons is returned as non-deliverable; or
    3. Any mailing that was sent to the voter was returned as non-deliverable.
    4. The voter registrar has received information indicating the voter no longer resides at the address on the voter’s record.

  • Voters who refuse to show proof of identity will be allowed to vote by provisional ballot. However, please be advised that a refusal to show ID is not a valid ground for casting a provisional ballot, and it is likely that the voter’s ballot will be rejected by the ballot board.

  • If a voter does not possess an acceptable form of photo ID, and cannot reasonably obtain one, the voter may still cast a regular ballot by presenting a supporting form of ID and executing a Reasonable Impediment Declaration, noting the voter’s reasonable impediment to obtaining an acceptable form of photo identification, stating that the information contained in the declaration is true, that the voter is the same individual personally appearing at the polling place to sign the declaration, and that the voter faces a reasonable impediment to procuring an acceptable form of photo identification. If a voter has continued access to their acceptable form of photo ID, but, for example, forgets to bring their acceptable form of photo ID to the polling place and/or left it, for example, at home or in their car, the voter still possesses the acceptable photo ID and must use it to vote.

    Here is a list of supporting forms of ID:

    • copy or original of a government document that shows the voter’s name and an address, including the voter’s voter registration certificate;
    • copy of or original current utility bill;
    • copy of or original bank statement;
    • copy of or original government check;
    • copy of or original paycheck; or
    • copy of or original of (a) a certified domestic (from a U.S. state or territory) birth certificate or (b) a document confirming birth admissible in a court of law which establishes the voter’s identity (which may include a foreign birth document).

    Voters with a disability may apply with the county voter registrar for a permanent exemption to presenting an acceptable photo identification or following the Reasonable Impediment Declaration procedure in the county. The application must contain written documentation from either the U.S. Social Security Administration evidencing the applicant’s disability, or from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs evidencing a disability rating of at least 50 percent. The applicant must also state that he/she does not have a form of identification prescribed by Section 63.0101 of the Texas Election Code. Those who obtain a disability exemption will be allowed to vote upon display of their voter registration certificate reflecting the exemption and will not need to execute a Reasonable Impediment Declaration. Please contact your county voter registrar for more details.

    Voters who have a consistent religious objection to being photographed or who do not present an acceptable form of photo identification listed above or follow the Reasonable Impediment Declaration procedure because of certain natural disasters as declared by the President of the United States or the Texas Governor, may vote a provisional ballot, appear at the voter registrar’s office within six (6) calendar days after election day, and sign an affidavit swearing to the religious objection or natural disaster, in order for the voter’s ballot to be counted. Please contact your county voter registrar for more details.

    If a voter (a) does not possess one of the seven acceptable forms of photo identification, and a voter can reasonably obtain one of these forms of identification or (b) possesses, but did not bring to the polling place, one of the seven forms of acceptable photo identification listed above, or (c) does not possess one of the seven forms of acceptable photo identification, could otherwise not obtain one due to a reasonable impediment, but did not bring a supporting form of identification to the polling place, the voter may cast a provisional ballot at the polls. However, in order to have the provisional ballot counted, the voter will be required to visit the voter registrar’s office within six calendar days of the date of the election to either present one of the acceptable forms of photo ID OR submit one of the temporary affidavits (e.g., religious objection or natural disaster) in the presence of the county voter registrar OR submit the required paperwork and sign the required statement to qualify for a permanent disability exemption in the presence of the county voter registrar, in order for the provisional ballot to count.

    Alternatively, a voter who possesses an acceptable form of photo ID but does not have it at the polling place, or a voter who does not possess an acceptable form of photo ID, and is reasonably able to obtain one, may choose to leave the polling place and return before the close of the polls on election day with an acceptable form of photo ID to vote a regular ballot at that time. In addition, a voter who does not possess, would otherwise not be able to reasonably obtain an acceptable form of photo ID, but did not bring a supporting form of ID to the polling place, may choose to leave the polling place and return before the close of the polls on election day with said supporting form of ID to fill out the Reasonable Impediment Declaration and, if they otherwise qualify, vote a regular ballot at that time.

  • If a voter has continued access to their acceptable form of photo ID, but, for example, forgets to bring their acceptable form of approved photo ID to the polling place and/or left it, for example, at home or in their car, the voter still possesses the acceptable photo ID and must use it to vote. Accordingly, if you possess, but did not bring to the polling place, one of the seven (7) acceptable forms of photo identification with you when you vote in person, you may cast a “PROVISIONAL BALLOT” at the polling location instead of a regular ballot, or you may return to the polling place before the polls close on Election Day with your acceptable form of photo identification and vote a regular ballot at that time. In order to have the PROVISIONAL BALLOT counted in the election, you will have to visit the county voter registrar’s office by the sixth calendar day after Election Day. At the county voter registrar’s office, you will have to show one of the seven (7) acceptable forms of photo identification listed above, or, if you qualify, submit a natural disaster temporary affidavit referenced above. If you present a proper form of photo identification or submit the natural disaster temporary affidavit, the provisional ballot will be counted.

  • Provisional voting is designed to allow a voter whose name does not appear on the list of registered voters due to an administrative error to vote. The provisional voting process involves an affidavit that:

    1. the voter must complete stating the reasons he or she is qualified to vote; and
    2. is used if the voter's registration cannot be verified by the polling place election officials OR if a voter:
    • does not possess one of the acceptable forms of photo identification listed above, and a voter can reasonably obtain one of these forms of identification or
    • possesses, but did not bring to the polling place, one of the seven forms of acceptable photo identification listed above, or
    • does not possess one of the seven forms of acceptable photo identification, could otherwise not reasonably obtain one, but did not bring a supporting form of identification to the polling place.

    The Provisional Voting Process requires the voter to visit the Voter Registrar’s Office within six (6) calendar days of the date of the election to either present one of the above seven (7) acceptable forms of photo ID or if the voter does not possess, and cannot reasonably obtain an acceptable form of photo identification, execute a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and present one of the acceptable forms of supporting ID, OR, if applicable, submit one of the temporary affidavits (e.g., religious objection or natural disaster) OR, if applicable, qualify for a permanent  disability exemption, in order for the provisional ballot to count.

    The voter-marked provisional ballots are kept separately from the regular ballots, and the voter's records will be reviewed by the Provisional Voting Ballot Board (the Early Voting Ballot Board), to determine if the ballot is to be counted or rejected. If applicable, the Voter Registrar will conduct whatever research is necessary to determine whether the voter is or should have been registered in the precinct in which the voter cast the provisional ballot and will pass this information on to the Ballot Board to assist it in making the decision of whether the provisional ballot must be counted. Provisional voters will receive a notice in the mail by the 10th day after the local canvass advising them if their provisional ballots were counted, and if they were not counted, the reason why.

  • When a voter arrives at a polling location, the voter will be asked to present one of the seven (7) acceptable forms of photo ID (listed below). If a voter does not possess an acceptable form of photo identification and cannot reasonably obtain one, the voter may present a supporting form of ID and execute a Reasonable Impediment Declaration, noting the voter’s reasonable impediment to obtaining an acceptable form of photo identification, stating that the information contained in the declaration is true, that the voter is the same individual personally appearing at the polling place to sign the declaration, and that the voter faces a reasonable impediment to procuring an acceptable form of photo identification. If a voter has continued access to their acceptable form of photo ID, but, for example, forgets to bring their acceptable form of approved photo ID to the polling place and/or left it, for example, at home or in their car, the voter still possesses the acceptable photo ID and must use it to vote.

    Here is a list of the acceptable forms of photo ID:

    1. Texas Driver License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
    2. Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS
    3. Texas Personal Identification Card issued by DPS
    4. Texas Handgun License issued by DPS
    5. United States Military Identification Card containing the person’s photograph
    6. United States Citizenship Certificate containing the person’s photograph
    7. United States Passport (book or card)

    With the exception of the U.S. Citizenship Certificate, which does not expire, for voters aged 18-69, the acceptable form of photo identification may be expired no more than four years before being presented for voter qualification at the polling place. For voters aged 70 or older, the acceptable form of photo identification may be expired for any length of time if the identification is otherwise valid.

    Here is a list of the supporting forms of ID that can be presented if the voter does not possess an acceptable form of photo identification, and cannot reasonably obtain one:

    1. copy or original of a government document that shows the voter’s name and an address, including the voter’s voter registration certificate;
    2. copy of or original current utility bill;
    3. copy of or original bank statement;
    4. copy of or original government check;
    5. copy of or original paycheck; or
    6. copy of or original of:
    • a certified domestic (from a U.S. state or territory) birth certificate or
    • a document confirming birth admissible in a court of law which establishes the voter’s identity (which may include a foreign birth document).

  • The identification procedures are effective immediately.

  • You will be able to find early voting locations by using the Secretary of State website (https://www.sos.state.tx.us/) by going to “Am I Registered?” (https://teamrv-mvp.sos.texas.gov/MVP/mvp.do), which will be populated with voting sites a few days before early voting begins. Or, you may want to contact the Dallas County Elections Department (located on the 8th floor of the Health & Human Services Building) 2377 N. Stemmons Frwy, Suite 820, Dallas, Texas 75207, (214) 819-6300 telephone, (214) 819-6301 facsimile, Website:  https://www.dallascountyvotes.org. 

  • Any registered voter may vote early by personal appearance (in person). Early voting by personal appearance for the November 2020 Election begins on October 13, 2020 to October 30, 2020. 

  • Yes. A voter whose status is on suspense is eligible to vote in an election provided that the voter completes a Statement of Residence either when voting by mail or at the polls prior to voting (within the same county as the voter’s current registration) or (if the voter has moved to a new county) completes a Limited Ballot application during Early Voting at the main early voting polling place. A voter on Suspense who has moved within the same county would be allowed to vote on Election Day by returning to the precinct in which the voter previously resided and completing a Statement of Residence at that time. A voter may also complete a Voter Registration Application to update his/her address prior the Registration Cutoff deadline for any election and send the newly updated application to the Voter Registrar in the county in which the voter resides.

  • In Texas, a convicted felon regains the right to vote after completing his or her sentence. Therefore, once you have completed the punishment phase (including any term of incarceration, parole, or supervision, or completed a period of probation ordered by the court), you would be eligible to register and vote in the state of Texas.

Airport

  • No, there are no landing fees at Addison Airport.

  • You can fill out an online Maintenance Request .

  • Class D 

  • Hours of Operation:  Daily from 6am-10pm

    The Addison Air Traffic Control Tower is located on the west side of the runway.

  • Addison Airport (ADS) is open 24 hours per day, seven days per week. 

    Airport Management is available Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm.

    The Addison Control Tower is open daily from 6am-10pm.

  • DIII

  • Addison Airport Air Traffic Control Tower 

    16000 Dooley Road

    Addison, TX 75001

    972-628-2401

  • 644 feet

  • ADS 

Airport Account Services

  • We accept checks, wire transfers, ACH and all major credit cards. If you would like information for setting up any of these services, please contact Accounting at 972-392-4857.

    We accept payment by personal or corporate check, certified or cashier’s check, and money order made payable to “Addison Airport;” ACH; and credit card (American Express, MasterCard, Visa). Cash is not an accepted form of payment of rent.

  • Rent is due on or before the first day of each month unless your lease expressly states otherwise. Late charges are assessed for past-due rent pursuant to the terms of your lease.

  • Any security deposit held on account will be returned to the tenant, less any qualified deductions, based on the terms of the lease (typically 30 or 60 days after lease expiration/termination).

  • Rental payments that are made by check can be sent to:

    Addison Airport

    P. O. Box 222331

    Dallas, TX 75222-2331

     

    Payments may also be made with a credit card over the phone or by sending a wire transfer. Please call Accounting at 972-392-4857 for more information.  

  • Rental payments that are paid by check are to be sent to the lock box below. For proper and timely accounting, include the statement/invoice stub with your payment.

     

    Addison Airport

    P. O. Box 222331

    Dallas, TX 75222-2331

Bond Election

  • It is an election where the city seeks permission from voters to authorize the future issuance of debt to pay for designated capital purchases and improvement projects. 

  • The Town is finalizing an Asset Management Plan that provides a tool to evaluate the Town's assets in order to determine criteria and timelines for equipment and facility replacement.  The Town has also completed an ADA transition plan that has identified millions of dollars in improvements required to make Town infrastructure and facilities ADA compliant.  With all that information in hand, Council believed it was the right time to consider another bond election.

  • The bonds will be paid for from ad valorem (property) taxes.

  • Streets

    • Jacobs Engineering Group developed detailed cost estimates based on:
      • Current project plans, as-builts, GIS and survey information.
      • Utility plans and drainage reports.
      • Typical street cross sections developed based on the Town’s design standards and the Master Transportation Plan.
      • Planning level cost estimates developed using costs from other recent city, county, and TxDOT construction projects.
    • Soft costs were applied as a percentage of the total construction cost for administrative, engineering, legal, and construction support.
    • 20% contingency was added to the cost of each project.    

    Parks, Buildings, Information Technology

    • Consultant and contractors developed pricing for the projects.
    • A 3% inflationary factor was added for each year assumed beyond 2019.
    • 7% was added to HVAC to account for potential tariffs.
    • A 15% project contingency was included in the cost estimates.
    • Smart City initiatives added a 5% inflationary factor and 10% contingency to all costs.  

  • If all five bond propositions were approved and the bonds were issued as currently projected, over a five year period from 2020-2024, the anticipated tax rate impact to the homeowner is currently estimated to be a potential tax increase of $0.103100 (just over 10 cents per $100 of assessed value) based on conservative interest rates and future projections of the Town’s tax base.  However, the actual tax rate impact will be determined by the timing of when the bonds are sold, the prevailing interest rates, and the Town’s property values at the time of sale.

  • The Town is permitted to expend bond proceeds only for the purposes described in the corresponding proposition.

  • Addison's total debt outstanding is $145,442,153.46 which consists of $109,205,00 in principal and $36,237,153.46 in interest, including the 2019 Certificates of Obligation, as of the beginning of Fiscal Year 2020.

    Addison's Aggregate Debt Service

     

     

     

  • Addison currently has $42,250,000 in committed projects.

    • Midway Road: $11,500,000 – Future CO/2012 GO (August 2020)
    • Midway Road: $11,500,000 – 2012 GO (August 2021)
    • Arts Land/Parking: $3,000,000 – 2012 GO (June 2022)
    • Addison Grove: $3,250,000 – Future CO (May 2023)
    • Vitruvian Park: $6,500,000 – Future CO/2012 GO (August 2025)
    • Vitruvian Park: $6,500,000 – 2012 GO (August 2030)

    Total "Committed" Projects: $42,250,000

    CO – Certificates of Obligation
    2012 GO – General Obligation bonds approved in the 2012 bond election, followed by anticipated sale date.

  • The role of the Committee is:

    • To assess and review information related to proposed future capital projects;
    • To provide input in developing a final list of projects;
    • To make a recommendation to Council concerning whether a bond election should be called and, if so, what projects should be included
    • To serve as community advocates for the bond program election, if Council decides to call an election

  • At its November 27, 2018 meeting, the Addison City Council discussed the possibility of a November 2019 bond program. As part of that program, Council formed a Community Bond Advisory Committee to help prioritize projects. The projects being considered impact Addison's roads, parks, and municipal buildings. Twenty-eight people were appointed to the Committee at the December 11 City Council meeting.  This group began meeting on January 30, 2019 and presented their recommendations to the City Council on June 11, 2019.  

  • Last day to register to vote:  October 7, 2019

    Early Voting:  October 21 – November 1

    Election Day: Tuesday, November 5

    Photo ID is required to vote in Texas. Find out more at www.votetexas.gov.

  • Standard and Poor's and Moody's have reaffirmed Addison's top bond ratings. Addison is one of only eleven cities in Texas with AAA bond ratings from both Moody’s and S&P.

  • Addison’s Master Transportation Plan was revised and the new plan adopted by the City Council in December 2016.  The 2016 plan updated the requirements for the width of streets and medians throughout Town, as well as the location and scale of the pedestrian amenities, including sidewalks and enhanced landscaping.

  • The Pavement Condition Index rates the condition of the surface of a road network by measuring the type, extent and severity of pavement surface distresses (typically cracks and rutting) and the smoothness and ride comfort of the road. Roads are given a rating of 0 - 100:

    85 - 100:  Good
    70 - 85: Satisfactory
    55 - 70:  Fair
    50 - 55:  Poor
    25 - 40:  Very Poor
    10 - 25:  Serious
    Less  than 10:  failed

  • The Town is in the process of finalizing an Asset Management Plan.  For more than 18 months, Addison has worked to identify and assess the Town’s nearly 60,000 physical assets that have a replacement cost of more than $950 billion.  Assets include the Town's buildings, parks, landscape areas, water and wastewater facilities, streets, bridges, sidewalks, traffic signals and signs, streetlights, fleet, airport, and storm water systems. Each system was assigned a physical health score that reflects its condition and the total replacement cost.  Factored into this Asset Management Risk Score is the impact if the asset fails before being replace. Under this scoring system, the cost of failure for a busy street is higher than that of a less-traveled side street.

    Green:  Excellent
    Yellow:  Good/Fair
    Red: Failed/Critical

Building Inspections and Planning & Zoning

  • A permit is required for a re-roof shingle replacement. The application can be found here.

  • Registrations and renewals are processed online via the CSS portal.

    General Contractor Required Documents:  

    • Owners Drivers License or Government Issued ID

     

    Mechanical Registration Required Documents:  

    • Copy of HVAC license.
    • Copy of driver's license
    • Certificate of insurance.

     

    Electrical Registration Required Documents:

    • Copy of license
    • Copy of Contractor lic
    • Copy of driver license
    • Certificate of Insurance

     

    Plumbing Registration Required Documents:

    • Copy of master license.
    • Copy of driver's license.
    • Certificate of insurance.

     

    Irrigation Registration Required Documents:

    • Copy of irrigator license.  
    • Copy of driver's license.

     

    Sign Contractor Registration Required Documents:

    • $5000.00 Surety Bond OR  Certificate of Insurance

  • Apply for a Certificate of Occupancy online via the Citizen Self-Service portal by clicking here. 

    CO Required Documents:

  • Email the permit application and digital plan set to registrations@addisontx.gov.

    Deliver 2 - 24 X 36" hardcopy plan sets to the Addison Service Center- 16801 Westgrove Dr, Addison Tx 75067 within 5 calendar days of the digital submittal.

    The permit application and supplemental documents can be found under Forms and Applications.

     

    Available CSS Online Submittals:

    • Single Trade permits with no review required.

    Example: Water Heater Replacement, HVAC replacement, Electrical Service Upgrade etc.

    • Certificate of Occupancy Applications
    • Sign Permits

     

    Not available Online:

    • Commercial or Residential permits requiring plans examiner review.

    Example: New Build, Tenant Finish Out, Residential Remodel, Roof, Fence, Solar Panel Installation, Generator Installation  

     

  • Zoning verification request applications are processed via the CSS Portal. There is a $50.00 fee per parcel. Each parcel will require a verification letter (one letter per parcel).

  • Site plan review applications can be submitted online via the CSS Portal.

  • Ownership information is available via the Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD).

  • See the online interactive zoning map. Blue and green dots on the map indicate a zoning change, the ordinance should be linked if you click the dots. 

  • Contractor registration can be updated via the CSS portal, by clicking here.

    General Contractor Required Documents:  

    • Owners Drivers License or Government Issued ID

     

    Mechanical Registration Required Documents:  

    • Copy of HVAC license.
    • Copy of driver's license
    • Certificate of insurance.

     

    Electrical Registration Required Documents:

    • Copy of license
    • Copy of Contractor lic
    • Copy of driver's license
    • Certificate of Insurance

     

    Plumbing Registration Required Documents:

    • Copy of master license.
    • Copy of driver's license.
    • Certificate of insurance.

     

    Irrigation Registration Required Documents:

    • Copy of irrigator license.  
    • Copy of driver's license.

     

    Sign Contractor Registration Required Documents:

    • $5000.00 Surety Bond OR  Certificate of Insurance

  • Inspections must be scheduled through the CSS Portal or submitted to our inspection request line at 972-450-2885.  Inspections requested prior to 7:00 am via the CSS Portal will be performed that business day.  Inspections requested via the inspection request line prior to 3:00 pm will be performed the next business day.

  • Subcontractor validations are submitted by completing an Admin permit application by clicking here and submitting the completed application via email to registrations@addisontx.gov. 

    Note: There is a $50 administrative fee that applies to add each trade after permit issuance. 

  • To validate under a general contractor's permit complete the Admin Permit application. submit via email to registrations@addisontx.gov 

  • To obtain a copy of project documents, please submit an open records request. 

  • Make sure you have registered your email on the CSS Portal prior to submitting your application. If you did not register your email, do so by clicking here. Once you have registered, email registrations@addisontx.gov to be added as an authorized user for your permit. Please provide the CSS registered email and the permit number.

  • On the request letter, please provide:

    Company Name (Letterhead is acceptable)

    Contact Information (address, phone number)

    Subject Property Address

    Subject Parcel Number

    Zoning letter details

  • The fee for a zoning verification letter is $50.00 per parcel. You will need to request one letter for each parcel. Zoning Verifications requests are submitted via the CSS Portal. 

  • Once payment is received the letter will be emailed within 10 business days. 

  • See the online interactive zoning map to determine zoning, then refer to Addison Zoning Ordinance for a list of permitted uses by zoning district. 

  • Addison is currently under the 2018 International Building Coe, the 2017 National Electrical Code. Staff is currently in the development stages of amending the 2021 IBC- to come in late 2023.

Conference and Theatre Centre

  • Tickets for performances at the Addison Theatre Centre are sold directly by each performing arts group. In order to purchase tickets, visit the calendar and click on the event for complete information.

  • Addison is excited to not only host amazing signature events, but also partner with other organizations to create more opportunities for fun in Addison. Click here for more information on how to host an event in Addison Circle Park.

  • No. The ACTC offers free parking in our lot on the corner of Addison Road and Addison Circle.

  • No, the Addison Theatre Centre does not employ technicians. Assistance can be provided with obtaining qualified technicians upon request; contract technicians must be paid on the day of the performance.

  • The facility uses Jands Vista in all spaces to run lighting. Sound and projections are run through Qlab.

  • No, a ticketing service is not available at this time.

  • Concessions may be sold in the lobby with certain restrictions. All food and beverage must be consumed in the lobby. No food or beverage is allowed into the theatres, with the exception of bottled water and drinks in approved, spill-proof cups.

  • Public performances at the Addison Theatre Centre will be posted on our online calendar. Groups may also advertise on the LED marquee sign at the corner of Addison Road and Addison Circle for $100/day.

Development Services

  • Typically, fogging only occurs on an "as needed" basis, usually on Thursday evenings just before sunrise with an advanced notice posted at the entrances of neighborhoods scheduled for treatment. To inquire about schedules, personal concerns and protective measures, contact:

    Sandra Long
    972-450-2821
    slong@addisontx.gov

    OR

    Tim Hastings
    972-450-2822
    thastings@addisontx.gov

  • Contact:
    Tim Hastings
    972-450-2822
    thastings@addisontx.gov

  • Contact:
    Omar Aranda
    972-450-2830
    oaranda@addisontx.gov

  • For Special Use Permits, contact:
    Lesley Nyp
    972-450-2823
    lnyp@addisontx.gov

    For other information, contact:
    Sandra Long
    972-450-2821
    slong@addisontx.gov

  • If you have any questions or would like to report any issues or violations during regular business hours, please contact the Development Services Department Staff at 972-450-2830 or oaranda@addisontx.gov

    If you need immediate assistance with regard to a short-term rental property after hours, please contact the Town of Addison 24-hour non-emergency line at 972-450-7156.

  • Click here for guidelines for food protection and general sanitation for outdoor events.

  • All businesses desiring to host an event that involves occupying space outside the building and off the deck or patio (if applicable) AND invites the general public to attend requires a Special Temporary Event Permit. Private events (invited guests ONLY) are exempt.

    Contact:

    Sandra Long
    972-450-2821
    slong@addisontx.gov

  • Contact:

    Sandra Long
    972-450-2821
    slong@addisontx.gov

    OR

    Tim Hastings
    972-450-2822
    thastings@addisontx.gov

    You can also visit Dallas County's website for current information specific to our area.

  • Addison does not currently post inspection results. For information about your favorite restaurant, contact: 

    Sandra Long
    972-450-2821
    slong@addisontx.gov

    or

    Tim Hastings
    972-450-2822
    thastings@addisontx.gov

  • Contact: 

    Phillip Willis, Engineering and Public Works Department

    972-450-2847

    pwillis@addisontx.gov

  • Contact: 

    Phillip Willis, Engineering and Public Works Department

    972-450-2847

    pwillis@addisontx.gov

  • Anyone selling retail to the general public (such as food establishments, temporary establishments & mobile vendors) needs a foodservice license in Addison. Caterers based & licensed in other cities serving private events are not required to obtain additional licenses.

    Contact:

    Sandra Long
    972-450-2821
    slong@addisontx.gov

    OR

    Tim Hastings
    972-450-2822
    thastings@addisontx.gov

  • Addison permits smoking in food establishments providing there is a policy that provides for a non-smoking section and management takes an active role in accommodating non-smokers. Businesses are provided the opportunity to make business decisions to best accommodate the wants & needs of their clientele.

Eclipse

  • When you book an Addison hotel you will receive a free pair of eclipse glasses! 

  • Bring your chairs and blankets out for a super fun day in Addison Circle Park!

     

    Items ALLOWED:

    •  Food & Beverages
    •  Pets & Service Animals (Must be properly leashed & not left unattended; the handler is responsible for removing waste)
    •  Collapsible lawn chairs & blankets
    •  Strollers, children's wagons and wheelchairs
    •  Personal umbrellas not to exceed 50" in diameter

     

    Items not permitted:

    • No pop-up tents or shade structures of any size
    • No glass
    • No grills or propane heaters
    • No illegal substances
    • No laser pointers
    • No fireworks or explosives
    • No drones

  • Hotel packages come with a free pair of eclipse glasses! A limited number of glasses will be available for purchase in the pavilion in Addison Circle Park for $5.

  • PARKING IS LIMITED. Free parking will be available along Festival Way and in the Addison Conference Centre Lot (15650 Addison Road).

    There will also be limited parking in the grassy fields just south of Addison Circle Park.  This lot can be accessed at Addison Road and Broadway.

    We encourage visitors to walk, carpool, take public transportation, or ride share.

Finance

  • The Dallas Central Appraisal District appraises property in Dallas County to determine property values. This value is used by taxing entities, including Addison, in calculating your property taxes. Your property tax amount is calculated by taking the market value (as determined by the appraisal district) and subtracting any appropriate exemptions (granted by the appraisal district) to determine the taxable value, then multiplying this taxable value by each applicable taxing entity's tax rate. If you have questions about the appraisal process, value, exemptions, and protests visit the DCAD website or call 214-631-0910.

     

    Dallas County bills and collects property taxes for the Town of Addison. If you have questions about your property tax statement, did not receive a statement, have payment questions, or would like to make a payment visit Dallas County's website or call 214-653-7811.

  • When Addison opened their own post office with a 75001 zip code, the residents in the southeast section of the Town voted to retain the Dallas 75240 zip code, which later was changed by the post office to the 75254 zip code.

  • The State of Texas imposes a sales/use tax of 6.25% on all retail sales, leases, and rental of most goods, as well as taxable services. Texas cities have the option of imposing an additional local sales tax for a combined total of state and local taxes of 8.25%. For more information on sales tax visit the State Comptroller's website.

  • The Town of Addison FY2024 tax rate is $0.609822 per $100 assessed valuation

  • The sales tax rate in Addison is 8.25%. Texas imposes a 6.25 percent state sales and use tax. Local taxing jurisdictions can also impose up to 2 percent sales and use tax for a maximum combined rate of 8.25 percent.  In the Town of Addison, Dallas Area Rapid Transit receives 1.0% and the Town of Addison receives 1.0%.

  • An electronic copy of the budget book can be found on our website under Budget.

  • Addison offers a commitment to service by providing easy access to library membership. Residents may obtain a library card from the Dallas Public Library free of charge. Proof of residency is required (Driver's license, rental agreement, utility bill, etc). See Library Services for additional information.

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