City of Temple Requires Alarm Permit

Burglar alarm systems can require Permit & Fee with proper local authority. Alarm Permits are required by city and county police departments. All home and business locations are claimed city or deemed county. Just because you live in Temple does not mean that Temple police department responds. Every address has three responding authorities to consider: Police, Fire and Medical. Best to make contact with authority that has jurisdiction to verify.

City of Temple Alarm Permit

City of Temple Alarm Permit Application Information & Instruction Sheet

False Alarm Fines & Fees - City of Temple

Residential Fines & Fees

$25 fine for more than 3 but less than 6 false alarm calls in a 12-month rolling period
$35 fine for more than 5 but less than 8 false alarm calls in a 12-month rolling period
$50 fine for 8 or more false alarm calls in a 12-month period

Commercial Fines & Fees

$50 fine for more than 3 but less than 6 false alarm calls in a 12-month rolling period
$75 fine for more than 5 but less than 8 false alarm calls in a 12-month rolling period
$100 fine for 8 or more false alarm calls in a 12-month period