Alarm Permits

All homes and businesses that have an alarm system installed are required to have a permit from the city, even if the system is not monitored.

Annual fees
  • Residences: $35
  • Commercial: $65
  • Apartments: $35
Senior citizen benefits
Alarm fees are waived for persons 65 years of age and older. Seniors must provide proof of age when registering for the alarm permit.

Senior Citizens are subject to fines and fees resulting from false alarms.

How do i get a permit?
Register your alarm system online here:

https://www.crywolfservices.com/desototx 

You can also call 833.981.4011 or email desototx@alarm-billing.com 

Expired permits
Expired Permits will be assessed a late fee if not paid on or before the expiration date. Operating an alarm system with an expired permit is the same as not having a valid permit and is subject to a citation for each false alarm until permit is renewed.

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