Alarm System Permits — Austin & Central Texas (Guide & Links)
Alarm System Permits — Austin & Central Texas (Guide & Links)
Many Texas jurisdictions require a burglar alarm permit before police will respond. Use this guide to check county and city requirements and access application links. Always verify with your Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for your exact address.
Important: Your mailing city may not match your responding agency. Each address has three responding authorities to consider: Police, Fire, and Medical. Contact the AHJ to confirm the correct permit and fee (if any) for your location.
Do I need a permit?
Austin, Texas and surrounding areas often require alarm permits administered by city or county police departments. Permit rules, fees, and renewal schedules vary by jurisdiction. False alarm fines may apply after repeated incidents, so proper installation, training, and maintenance are essential.
County Permits (Central Texas)
- Travis County — Alarm Permit Required — Application (PDF)
- Williamson County — Alarm Permit Required — Application (PDF)
- Bell County — No known alarm permit required
- Burnet County — No known alarm permit required
- Bastrop County — No known alarm permit required
- Coryell County — No known alarm permit required
- Caldwell County — No known alarm permit required
- Hays County — No known alarm permit required
City Permits (Selected Agencies)
- Austin Police Department — Alarm Permit Required — Application (PDF)
- Liberty Hill Police Department — No known alarm permit required
- Leander Police Department — Alarm Permit Required — Application (PDF)
- Cedar Park Police Department — No known alarm permit required
- Volente Police Department — No known alarm permit required
- Georgetown Police Department — Online form required
- Granger Police Department — No known alarm permit required
- Taylor Police Department — No known alarm permit required
- Thrall Police Department — No known alarm permit required
- Hutto Police Department — No known alarm permit required
- Round Rock Police Department — No known alarm permit required
- Pflugerville Police Department — Alarm Permit Required — Application (PDF)
- Elgin Police Department — Residential Permit Required — Application (PDF)
- Elgin Police Department — Commercial Permit Required — Application (PDF)
- Webberville Police Department — No known alarm permit required
- Manor Police Department — No known alarm permit required
- West Lake Hills Police Department — No known alarm permit required
- Bastrop Police Department — No known alarm permit required
- Creedmoor Police Department — No known alarm permit required
- Village of Bear Creek Police — No known alarm permit required
- Dripping Springs Police Department — No known alarm permit required
- Bee Cave Police Department — No known alarm permit required
- Village of the Hills Police Department — No known alarm permit required
- Lakeway Police Department — No known alarm permit required
- Briarcliff Police Department — No known alarm permit required
- Lago Vista Police Department — Alarm Permit Required — Application (PDF)
- Jonestown Police Department — Alarm Permit Required — Application (PDF)
Note: Cedar Park and Round Rock police departments are listed above as not requiring permits. If you are unsure, contact Avenger Security or the agency directly to confirm your address’s requirements.
Alarm Permit Basics (FAQ)
What information is usually needed?
Owner name, site address, contact details, alarm company info, and system type. Some jurisdictions require renewals.
Why do false alarm fines exist?
To reduce excessive emergency dispatches. Proper training, maintenance, and verified response help minimize false alarms.
Residential vs. Commercial permits?
Rules differ by AHJ. Some cities have separate forms/fees for homes and businesses—see links above and verify locally.
Need Help With Your Alarm Permit?
Avenger Security can assist with paperwork, verified response setup, and ongoing monitoring services. We also reprogram many existing systems and offer full-service solutions for burglar alarms, fire alarms, access control, and video surveillance.
