All businesses and residences that are equipped with an alarm system that can summon City emergency services in any manner are required to have a permit within the City of Cedar Hill.

The cost of the permit is $50 per residential system, $100 per business system and $200 per financial institution system and is valid for a period of one year from the issue date of permit. Renewal of the permit is the responsibility of the permit holder and is non-transferable. 

Permits may be obtained by completing the application and submitting it with payment at the police station located at 285 Uptown Blvd., Building 200.  The police station is open 24-hours a day every day for your convenience.  Completed applications with payment may also be mailed to:

            Cedar Hill Police Department - Alarm Unit
            285 Uptown Blvd., Building 200
            Cedar Hill, Texas  75104
 
The alarm permit grants the holder three false alarms in any 12-month period. Additional false alarms or operating an alarm system without a permit may subject the owner/operator to a fine.