Alarm Permits

 The Online Option is now available for new and registered alarm users.


Program Overview


False alarms cost the city and its citizens thousands of dollars per year and take police officers away from actual emergencies. To prevent unnecessary emergency responses to false alarms, in December 2006 the City of North Richland Hills adopted an alarm ordinance and program. The alarm ordinance establishes business and residential alarm code requirements. The ordinance requires business and residential alarm users to register their alarm system with the city by paying an annual permit fee.

Types of False Alarms

  • Negligently or accidentally activated signals
  • Signals resulting from mechanical or electronic failure, malfunction, improper installation, improper adjustment or improper maintenance
  • Signals that are purposely activated in non-emergency situations

Common Causes of False Alarms


  • Weak system batteries
  • Wandering pets
  • Open, unlocked or loose fitting doors and windows
  • Cleaning crews
  • Employees of family members untrained on the operation of an alarm system

Alarm Fees



        Permit Fees
    • Business: $50 initial permit, $25 annual renewal
    • Resident: $20 initial permit, $10 annual renewal
    • Senior (65 or older): $10 initial permit, $10 annual renewal
    False Alarm Fees
    • First through third: no fee
    • Fourth and fifth: $50 each
    • Sixth and seventh: $75 each
    • Eighth and beyond: $100 each
    False Robbery Alarms Fees
    • First: no fee
    • Second and third: $100 each
    • Fourth and beyond: $200 each


 Non-Permitted Alarm System



All alarm systems must be registered.
Any person operating a non-permitted
alarm system will be subject to a
$100 fine.

Payment Options
    • Online via credit card
    • Mail in check or money order
    • In person (4301 City Point Drive)
Note: Payments are not accepted via phone. 
 We're going green!
 NEW "OPT-IN"  FEATURE 
With the full implementation of the in-house False Alarm Reduction and Administration Program, we would like to offer our residents the opportunity to opt-in to email notification for all alarm permit services. This will include notification of burglar activation, invoices, and other correspondence related to the accounts. To opt-in, please send an email providing the following information: 1) the alarm permit number and/or address, 2) two contact phone numbers, and 3) preferred email address to receive notifications.
 

If you need additional training on the operation of your alarm system or an alarm maintenance check, please contact your specific alarm installation company directly.

For questions visit our FAQ section or contact: 

City of North Richland Hills - False Alarm Reduction Program 
PO Box 820609 
North Richland Hills, TX 76182
 
Monday - Friday 
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Phone:  817-427-7072

Email
For questions visit our FAQ section or contact: 

City of North Richland Hills 
False Alarm Reduction Program 
PO Box 820609 
North Richland Hills, TX 76182
 
Monday - Friday 
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.