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1. What is the height the grass and weeds must remain under in order to avoid a violation?

Grass and Weeds in the yard, alley, and easement over 12 inches is prohibited

It shall be unlawful and an offense for any person, firm or corporation owning, claiming, occupying or having supervision or control of any real property, occupied or unoccupied, within the corporate limits of the city to permit weeds, grass and brush to grow to a greater height than twelve inches (12"); including along the street adjacent to the premises between the property line and the edge of the driving surface

2. What happens when Grass or Weed violation is given and property owner does not mow?

When Grass or Weed  violation is found to exist on any lot or premises within the city, such condition shall constitute a nuisance, and the owner, occupant or person in charge of such lot or premises shall be notified in writing to correct or remedy the condition within ten (10) days after notice is given to such owner, occupant or person in charge.

In the event the owner, occupant or person in charge of any lot or premises, does not comply with such notice and fails or refuses to correct the condition so as to remove the nuisance described above, the city may abate or cause to be abated the nuisance so as to eliminated the condition, and charge the expenses to the owner of the property.

The abatement by the city shall not relieve the owner, occupant or person in charge of said lot or premises from prosecution for failure to comply with said requirements.

3. What is considered as a junked vehicle?

Junk Vehicles are adverse to the maintenance and continuing development of the City of Quinlan.  Any visible junk vehicle located  either on occupied or unoccupied lot(s), premises and or right-of-way are deemed unsightly and are a nuisance.  

Motor Vehicles, Boats, Off-Road Motorcycles and including All-Terrain Vehicles are deemed "Junk Vehicles" if vehicle(s) are: 

• Inoperable
• Expired License Plate
• Do not have a Valid Motor Vehicle Inspection Certificate

For more information regarding "Junk Vehicles", please contact the Code Compliance Officer by Email or contacting Quinlan City Hall at (903) 356-3306

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1. How can I become a vendor for the City?

Vendors who are interested in selling products and services to the City can will need to complete a Vendor Packet.

Vendor Packets may be submitted by:

In Person: 105 W. Main St. Quinlan, TX 75474

Mail: P.O. Box  2740 Quinlan, TX 75474

or by Email

Purchasing Services

2. How do I find information about the City of Quinlan budget?

The City maintains the current Budget and the most currently approved Comprehensive Financial Annual Report (CAFR) on the budget webpage.

3. What is the City's property tax rate?

The City's current tax rate can be found on the Financial Transparency page.

4. How do I appeal the tax appraised value of my property?

To appeal the appraised value of your property, contact:

Hunt County Tax Appraisal District
4801 King St.
Greenville, TX 75401
(903) 454-3510

or online at: http://www.hctax.info/

More information is also availalbe from the Texas State Comptroller of Public Accounts in the publication

Taxpayers' Rights, Remedies and Responsibilities

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1. Can I make arrangements over the phone?

All juveniles are required to appear in court for all proceedings in their cases. The parent(s) or legal guardians of any juvenile under the age of 17 charged in Municipal Court is required to be present in court with his or her child, even if represented by legal counsel.

Payments by credit card visit: fastgovpay.com,

By mail:   

Quinlan Municipal Court 

P.O. Box 2740

Quinlan, TX 75474

(payments must not exceed amount owed, any payment received exceeding balance owed will be returned to sender)

In-Person Payments can be made at:

City of Quinlan

105 W. Main Street

Quinlan, TX 75474

In-Person payments can be made by cash, check or money order.  If wanting to pay by credit card, defendants will need to go online and pay at: fastgovpay.com. City of Quinlan office hours are M-F, 8am-5pm; closed for lunch 12-1pm.

2. Can I pay my fine in installments?

The court has a payment plan option.

Contact the court at (903) 356-3306 for further information.  No payment arrangements can be made by phone.

3. What violations may be dismissed upon compliance?

The violations below may be dismissed with a $20 administrative fee, if you provide proof that the violation was corrected within 20 business days of the issuance of the citation 

• Expired Registration
• Expired Driver's License
• Expired Motor Vehicle Inspection Certificate
• Failure to Report Address Change
• Correction of defective equipment

The violations below may be dismissed without a charge upon presentation of valid insurance or driver's license to the court

• Fail to Maintain Financial Responsibility (No Insurance)
• Fail to Present Driver's License Upon Request

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1. Who do I contact if a street light is not working in my neighborhood?

Please contact ONCOR at 1-888-313-4747.  Please have the address or the Pole ID number ready when you call ONCOR.

2. Who do I contact to trim tree branches away from power lines?

Oncor will trim branches back from main power lines.  Please contact ONCOR at 1-888-313-4747.

3. Who do I call to report tree limbs or a tree down in the road?

Monday - Friday during regular business hours, please contact the City of Quinlan Utilities Department at (903) 356-3306.

Nights or Weekends and holidays, please contact the Public Works on call number at (903) 356-2348.

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1. How do I report a street light outage?

Reporting outage is important.  City street lights that are not working or damaged may be reported to the electric provider, either Oncor or Farmer's Electric Cooperative (FEC) depending on your location in Quinlan.  

Please click here for Oncor's Streetlight Outage Reporting webpage.

Please click here for FEC's Outage Reporting webpage.

2. How do I report a missing, damaged or vandalized traffic sign?

Missing, damaged or vandalized traffic signs may be reported to Quinlan City Hall at (903) 356-3306 or you may report a concern online.

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1. What could cause my water bill to substantially increase this month?

Water usage should be fairly consistent all year.  Filling a swimming pool for the Summer, frequent watering of your lawn or washing vehicles at home, can cause an increase to your water bill.  A sudden unexplained increase in water usage, may be the results of a leak.  Toilet leaks are very common and hard to catch until you have already received a high water bill.

Please be aware toilet leaks can be from any of the following: a bad flapper valve, the flapper valve seat, the float arm and/or the overflow tube or the ballcock valve.  To determine if your tank is leaking, you may use a dye test.  A dye test can be done by placing a dye tablet or dropping (3 drops) food coloring into your tank.  Wait a few minutes and if you see the colors appear in the toilet bowl(s), you have a toilet leak, and may need to contact a licensed plumber to remedy the problem(s).

2. Can I get an allowance on my water bill for an unexpected increase on water usage?

Unfortunately, no.  The city currently has no program in place to cover unexpected water usage.  You may be eligible, however, to request a payment plan.  For details, contact Utility Billing at (903) 356-3306.

3. What can I do if my service are turned off or discontinued for non-payment?

You may come into City Hall to make your payment and the city will re-establish your account or you may also go to waterpaymentlink and pay online.  If paying online, once payment is made; you will then need to contact the Utility department at (903) 356-3306, and notify that payment has been made, so the account can be reactivated.

Once payment is received to re-establish your water account, a work order will then be given to Public Works for the re-connection.  Public Works has until end of the business day (5 pm), payment is received to restore your services.  If paying online after business hours, remember to notify the Utility department the following business day, for services to be restored.  We will not restore services same day if payment is made online after 5 pm.

Quinlan City Hall is open Monday - Friday between the hours of 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and closed between 12-1 pm for lunch.