Carrollton continues to deliver greattasting, high-quality water to your tap. To view the City of Carrollton’s 2025 annual water quality report and learn more about the City’s Superior Rated drinking water, visit the 2025 Water Quality Report. This report contains important information about the source and quality of local drinking water. Call the number below with questions about the report or to request a paper copy.
El Reporte Anual Sobre la Calidad del Agua 2025 Está Disponible Carrollton continúa entregando agua de buen sabor y alta calidad a sus hogares. Visite el Informe de Calidad del Agua Potable del 2025, para conocer más sobre el nivel superior del agua potable en nuestra ciudad, en el Reporte Anual sobre la Calidad del Agua de la Ciudad de Carrollton 2025. Este reporte contiene información importante acerca de la fuente, y calidad del agua que usted consume. Llame al número debajo si tiene preguntas sobre el reporte, o si le gustaría tener una copia impresa.
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City Home
Improvement Grants
Financial support is available for eligible homeowners.
If your home could benefit from some rehab or replacements, the City offers several neighborhood incentives that can assist low to moderate-income homeowners with eligible home repairs to improve safety and health issues. These include:
Emergency Repair Grant*
• Up to $7,500 available to make the house safe, sanitary, or habitable
• Eligible projects: replacement of A/C or heating units, plumbing issues, and interior emergency repairs (roof leaks that caused water damage)
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Minor Home Repair Program*
• Up to $15,000 available to make exterior home repairs
• Eligible repairs: general minor repair projects (siding, fascia, exterior trim), exterior house painting, roofing repair or replacement, accessibility modifications, and interior emergency repair (plumbing and electrical)
Ineligible projects for the above grants include tree removal, cosmetic repairs, structural repairs (e.g., foundation), fence repairs, and walkway repairs.
Properties located within a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ) are eligible for specific incentives and programs, as well as other grants through the City’s IMPACT (IMProvement in ACTion) initiative, such as:
Single Family Rehabilitation Incentive: Receive up to 25% in reimbursements with a maximum incentive of $20,000 for exterior projects such as windows, driveways, fences, and more on homes that are at least five years old.
Single Family Demolition/Rebuild Incentive: Monetary incentives are available to demolish an existing single-family home within 12 months of grant approval, up to 100% of the cost of demolition, and rebuild a new home on the same lot within 24 months. The incentive also includes a 10-year City property tax rebate, dependent on the value of the new construction.
NEZ Minor Home Repair Program:
Receive up to $7,500 for essential repairs needed to bring the home into City code compliance. Eligible repairs can be completed on the home exterior or on the property itself.
For all programs, applications must be received and approved before the work begins to be eligible. For more information and to determine property eligibility, visit the website below.
*Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
Grants & Incentive Programs
Harmony Flowers
Make music magic with Carrollton’s new outdoor feature in Pioneer Park, Harmony Flowers by Percussion Play. These life-sized, interactive musical “instruments” are made of a stainless-steel frame and powder-coated aluminum flower petals and bells. With their bright, vibrant colors, the ‘bells’ ring out a different note when struck with the attached moss-green, vandal-resistant mallet. Together, these unique blooms offer a symphony of bright, sustaining tones that can be enjoyed all year.
Explore Carrollton Parks
Summer STEAM
Build a child’s love of learning this summer with fun, hands-on STEAM programs for all ages at the Carrollton Public Library. Young minds will explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through engaging activities that encourage creativity, problemsolving, logic, and experimentation. From diving into the world of sharks and programming robots to learning about cold-blooded critters, crafting seed bombs, and more, there’s something to inspire every curious learner.
Carrollton Public Library
Call Before You Dig
Before starting an outdoor project — such as planting a tree, installing a mailbox, building or repairing a fence, installing a sprinkler system, or any chore or maintenance that requires digging — contact 811 two business days (excluding weekends and holidays) before digging. It’s the law. If hiring a contractor, ensure they have notified 811 before work begins by requesting the ticket or notification number.
Report damage promptly to prevent service disruptions, environmental hazards, and safety risks. Stop work immediately and call 811. If a gas line has been hit or damaged, also call 911.
Texas 811 Dig Safety Services
Become a Foster for Shelter Pets
Provide temporary basic care to prepare pets for adoption, helping them find their forever homes.
Carrollton Animal Services’ (CAS) foster programs offer citizens flexible, rewarding ways to make a difference in the lives of shelter animals.
The Foster First Program allows individuals to take an eligible adoptable animal home for up to seven days to see if it’s the right fit. This approach helps create better matches between pets and their future forever homes without the pressure of a commitment.
Open Call for Festival Vendors & Sponsors
From delicious eats to handmade goods, the 2026 Festival at the Switchyard is seeking food and artisan/craft vendors to provide a unique shopping and dining experience to all festivalgoers on Saturday, November 7 in Historic Downtown Carrollton.
The vendor application window will open in early June. Spots are available for booths as well as food trucks or trailers. Follow the Festival on social media or visit the link below for specific dates.
Own a business? Become an official sponsor of the Festival. Sponsorship opportunities are available for companies to get involved and showcase their offerings while getting their name out to the Carrollton community, DFW Metroplex, and beyond.
Through Doggy Day-Out, approved volunteers take a shelter dog out for a few hours or a full day, providing enrichment, socialization, and a break from the shelter environment — resulting in faster adoptions.
The Kitten Pre-Surgery Foster Program places kittens in temporary homes while they grow and prepare for spay/neuter surgery. Foster caregivers provide a safe, nurturing environment until the kittens are ready for adoption. CAS will provide all the necessary supplies, medical care, and staff guidance.
Whether it’s for an afternoon out or longer, there’s a foster option for every schedule, helping animals grow, become socialized, and thrive as they heal.
Unable to foster?
Sign up to volunteer at cityofcarrollton.com/volunteer to assist with cleaning, laundry, dishes, and playtime/enrichment activities.
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Foster & Adopt Pets
Festival Vendor & Sponsor Info
Make Water Safety a Priority
Drowning is a significant and preventable cause of unintentional death in young children.
As families enjoy the warmer months around swimming pools, there is an increased risk of drowning, particularly among children aged 0-5 years and those who can’t confidently swim. The vast majority of these tragedies can be avoided with proper supervision.
Carrollton Fire Rescue encourages parents and guardians to always watch young children and to designate a responsible adult to supervise them when swimming or playing in or around water, including while in a bathtub. Water watchers for preschoolers should provide “touch supervision” – being close enough to reach the child at all times. Because drowning happens quickly and quietly, adults should avoid any other distracting activities (such as reading, looking at or talking on a phone, or mowing the lawn) while supervising children, even if lifeguards are present. Visit the website below for more information and easy steps to make sure everyone’s summer is cooler and safer.
Pool Safety Tips
Swim Lessons
Swimming isn’t just fun — it’s a lifesaving skill. Register for Carrollton swim lessons to learn water safety and swimming skills for individuals of all ages and abilities. Even learning to float, tread water, or stay calm in the water can make a big difference.
Reminder: Swim lessons don’t make kids “drown proof.” Children should always be watched while in the water.
Why Eat & Shop in Carrollton?
Out of the 8.25% collected in sales tax, Carrollton receives one percent. That’s $1 for every $100 spent that returns to the City.
More than 80 percent of the City’s total revenue in the General Fund comes from sales and property taxes, with every dollar supporting public safety, street improvements, infrastructure, code enforcement, community development, and more.
Volunteer for Carrollton’s CARE Team
The City of Carrollton is seeking trained or untrained volunteers for the Cardiac Arrest Rapid Engagement (CARE) Team for the 4 Minute Community™ AED Program. The program aims to equip a CPR/AED-trained volunteer with an Avive Solutions Connect AED™, allowing them to respond to a suspected sudden cardiac arrest within 4 minutes of receiving a 911 call.
AEDs are designed for use by everyday people, with no previous medical experience required. Much like CPR, they are a tool to provide potentially lifesaving assistance in the event of an emergency. Apply to join Carrollton’s CARE Team and make a difference in the community. CARE Team Program
StoryWalk in the Park
Combine reading, physical activity, and family time with a self-guided outdoor storybook adventure at Clifford Hall Park. Each step along the 0.3-mile nature trail is like turning the page of a book. With new stories available quarterly, families can keep coming back to uncover a new story.
StoryWalk at Clifford Hall Park
OFFICIAL NOTICE
ALL FIREWORKS ARE ILLEGAL WITHIN CARROLLTON CITY LIMITS
The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling, and use of fireworks are prohibited. Violators are subject to a fine and/or jail time.
Carrollton Fire Department
Carrollton Bee Keeping Pollinators Busy
New honeybee hive ordinance aims to protect pollinators, strengthen the local environment, and respect neighbors’ needs.
Residents may now keep a limited number of honeybee hives under a new city ordinance designed to support pollinators while protecting neighborhood safety.
The ordinance, passed in November 2025, allows up to three hives on any residential or non-residential lot with an approved annual permit from Carrollton Animal Services. Hives must be placed at least 10 feet from
property lines and enclosed by barriers at least eight feet high to direct bee flight paths. Beekeepers must provide a water source within 20 feet and ensure each hive is requeened at least every 24 months.
Written notification of hive locations and maintenance records must be kept for two years. Abandoned hives are prohibited, and permit holders must allow reasonable inspections of their bees, equipment, and property upon request.
These regulations aim to balance urban beekeeping opportunities with public health, safety, and responsible hive management across the community. Residents should carefully review the requirements before applying to ensure full compliance with all ordinance provisions.
Happy beekeeping.
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Carrollton Animal Services
Common Code Violations
A neighborhood’s curb appeal can have a direct effect on property values and the overall desirability of the community.
Maintaining a home’s general aesthetic not only makes it visually attractive, but also contributes to the community’s safety, health, and well-being. Follow the tips below to avoid common property maintenance violations while keeping Carrollton safe and beautiful.
• Keep grass and weeds below 10 inches.
• Remove and dispose of all brush piles, trash, or debris to avoid creating a hiding place for rodents and other vermin.
• Remove inoperable or junk vehicles from the property or park them in the garage, screened from public view. A car tarp does NOT qualify.
• Park vehicles on a surface that meets City code, not on the grass.
• Do not repair vehicles unregistered to the property.
• Do not allow fences to lean more than 15 degrees or prop them up from the outside where the public can see the supports.
• Remove dead trees, bushes, shrubs, or other dead vegetation.
• Replace all broken or missing pickets on a fence. If stained or painted, it must be a uniform color.
• Maintain the exterior of all structures by removing or fixing broken windows, torn screens, rotted wood, mold, missing roof shingles, damaged soffits and fascias, etc.
• Avoid placing basketball goals overhanging streets or alleyways or obstructing sidewalks.
• Conduct no more than four garage sales per year. Each sale may last no more than three consecutive days and must be spaced at least 30 days apart.
• Keep spa and swimming pool water clean, treated, and recirculating to prevent a mosquito breeding ground from forming.
• Discharge swimming pool water through the sanitary sewer connection on the property, not into the alley or street.
Contact Environmental Services with questions or to report a violation.
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Code Violations Guide
Upcoming Events
CPR/AED Training, June 18, July 16, 21, & Aug. 20, 6-7:30 p.m. • July 7 & Aug. 4, 5:30-7 p.m. • Aug. 8, 9-10:30 a.m., Carrollton Fire Administration –Learn compressions-only adult CPR, AED use, how to respond to choking incidents, and child & infant CPR.
Swim-In Cinema, June 20 & July 18, 7-10:30 p.m., $5/resident, $9/nonresident, Rosemeade Rainforest – Swim up for a movie by the pool. Open swim from 7 p.m. to dusk; featured film after sunset. Tickets are sold at the event only. A driver’s license must be presented for resident rates.
Independence Day Concert, July 3, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Carrollton Senior Center – Enjoy patriotic music by The New Horizons Band. A free lunch (one per person) will be served on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Independence Day Fireworks Show, July 3, 9:30 p.m., Over Josey Ranch Lake – View the display from surrounding neighborhoods, around the lake, or in one of the nearby parks. There will be no on-site event.
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, July 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Josey Ranch Lake Library – Roll up a sleeve and join in this lifesaving effort by donating blood on behalf of Team Fire or Team Police. The team that recruits the most eligible donors wins bragging rights.
Wildlife in Carrollton Workshop, July 30, 6-7:30 p.m., Hebron & Josey Library – Learn how to resolve humanwildlife conflicts and live harmoniously with various species.
• June 1-August 1: Everyday People: The Art of James E. Ransome Exhibit
• June 19 & July 17: Special Needs Swim Night
• July 24: Shipwrecked at Rainforest
• July 25: Special Summer Dance Bash Events Calendar
