Town of Arlington

Common Questions - FAQs

General (contact info, Town details, hours of operation, etc.)

Finance (property taxes, utility bills, license fees, etc.)

Parks (hours, locations, reservations, etc.)

Public Safety (locations, emergency alerts, storm shelter, etc.)

Town Clerk (licenses, registrations, official records, etc.)

Building / Development (construction permits, zoning allowances, signs, site renovations, etc.)

Public Works / Utilities (utilities, trash services, pot holes, streetlights, etc.)

Board of Mayor And Aldermen (meetings, member information, etc.)

If you have a question which is not included above, please contact Town Hall (901-867-2620) or check the specific Department webpages.

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I have an Arlington address and/or 38002 zip code. Does this mean I live in Arlington?

What is the population of Arlington?

What are the Hours of Operation for Town Hall?

How do I get to Town Hall?

What is the phone number for Town Hall?

Do I need a Town license for my dog?

Do I need a permit for a Garage or Yard Sale?

Does Arlington have a Senior Citizens Center?

Does Arlington have Quiet Hours?

Where can I learn about Arlington Public Schools?

Is the Town hiring?

Where do I find Town applications for permits and employment?

What is the property tax rate in Arlington?

When are property taxes due?

Can I pay my property taxes at Town Hall?

Can I pay utility bills at Town Hall?

How much does an Arlington Business License cost?

How often do I have to renew my business license?

What types of payment does Town Hall accept?

Do I need a Food Truck Permit to operate in Arlington?

What are the hours at Town Parks?

Does Arlington have Youth Sports Leagues?

Can I reserve a pavilion at a Town park?

Where are the Arlington Fire Stations located?

Does Arlington have a police department?

Does Arlington have a public tornado shelter?

What is the non-emergency number for the Sheriff's Department?

How do I sign up for the emergency alert system?

Who do I contact about a dangerous or vicious animal?

Can I register to vote at Town Hall?

Who do I contact to get vehicle tags?

Who do I contact to get a marriage license?

Do I need a Town business license to operate in Arlington?

Can I run a business out of my house?

Do I need a permit to install a fence?

Do I need a permit to install a detached shed on my property?

How do I determine the zoning of a piece of property?

Can I open my business in any commercial space I find?

I have a proposal for a new Development. Can I talk with staff before submitting an application?

Do I need approval to renovate the exterior of my Business?

Do I need a permit for interior renovations to my home?

What should I consider when planning an addition to my home?

Do I need a permit for a temporary banner outside my Business?

What are the deadlines to submit Development Applications?

What are the Hours of Operation for Public Works?

Who do I contact for an after-hours emergency problem?

How do I sign up for utilities in Arlington?

There's a problem with a streetlight in my neighborhood. What should I do?

What is my trash day?

My trash/recyclables/yard waste wasn't picked up. What should I do?

I have a large item to throw away. Can I put it with my regular trash?

What is yard waste and where do I put it for pick-up?

How do I dispose of paint, car batteries, fertilizer, auto fluids, etc?

Who do I contact about a pothole in Town?

I would like to do work in the public right-of-way (sidewalk, road, etc). Do I need permission?

When does the Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) meet?

Can I attend a BMA meeting?

Is there an opportunity to speak at a BMA meeting?

Who are the Arlington Mayor and Aldermen?