FAQs
City Secretary
How do I request public records?
To request public records, please fill out a Public Records Request.
When are City Council meetings held?
The City Council meets on the first and third Thursday of each month in Council Chambers, located at Corinth City Hall, 3300 Corinth Parkway, Corinth, Texas 76208.
Workshop Sessions begin at 5:45 PM in the Council Workroom which is adjacent to Council Chambers. Workshop Sessions are open to the public.
Regular Meetings begin immediately following the Workshop Session and are held in Council Chambers.
Closed Sessions are meetings to which the public does not have access. In accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, the City Council will recess into Closed Session to discuss any of the matters posted on the agenda. Any necessary action will be taken in public by the City Council.
How do I speak at City Council meetings?
Residents may address the City Council during Citizen's Comments or during the Agenda Item. Comments are limited to three minutes and City Council is prohibited from acting on or discussing any items brought before them at this time.
All individuals wishing to speak are required to submit the provided Public Input Form to the City Secretary within the first half hour of the Regular Meeting. The form is located on the table outside of Council Chambers. Please write legibly for accurate transcription. Comments will be recorded in the meeting minutes.
Residents are required to abide by the rules of decorum attached to the comment form.
Am I eligible to vote?
To be eligible to vote in Texas, a person must submit an application and meet the following requirements:
- Be 18 years or older on election day,
- Be a United States citizen,
- Be a resident of the county where the application is submitted,
- Not be finally convicted of a felony or, if so, have completed the terms of the jail sentence, probation or parole, and
- Have not been declared by a court exercising probate jurisdiction to be either totally mentally incapacitated or partially mentally incapacitated without the right to vote.
How do I register to vote?
In the state of Texas, voter registration applications must be filled out and mailed to the County Voter Registrar. The address is pre-printed on the application, and no postage fees apply.
Registration cards can be found in the lobby of Corinth City Hall, the Denton County Elections Office, and many post offices, libraries, Texas Department of Public Safety Offices, and Texas Health and Human Services Commission offices throughout the state. You may also fill out the form online before printing the application from the Secretary of State Website. Texas residents have the option of filling out the form when applying or renewing their driver’s license. You may also encounter Deputy Voter Registrars, (volunteers who help with this process on their own time) at events, in the community.
The application requests information including name, address, date of birth, and other identifying information. Texas law requires eligible voters to register by the 30th day before Election Day. For instance, if the Election is on May 25th, then the deadline is April 24th.
A person may submit an application if they are at least 17 years and 10 months old.
Where do I vote?
In Denton County, voters are permitted to vote at any polling location within Denton County during Early Voting. On Election Day, voters must utilize their assigned polling location which is determined by precinct. To determine your polling place, visit the Denton County Elections Website and fill in your information.
What will be on my ballot?
You can visit the Denton County Elections Website to view your Sample Ballot. This document is a replica of your actual ballot.
How do I find information about candidates?
Candidates are responsible for promoting themselves. A Candidate may publish a website, utilize social media accounts, take part in candidate forums, go door-to-door, post political signs, or similar means.
Community organizations, both partisan and nonpartisan, may also publish information about local candidates on their organization’s website, make voters guides available at local libraries, or pass them out at community events. These organizations are also likely to host candidate forums.
Does the City of Corinth have information on school board elections or Denton County elections?
The City of Corinth is not affiliated with elections for County or school board positions; however, City facilities are used as polling locations. For information about school board elections or Denton County elections, please contact the Denton County Elections Office.
Finance
What is the property tax rate in Corinth?
Property tax information for the current fiscal year can be found on the Financial Transparency Page.
What is the sales tax rate?
The sales tax rate in the City of Corinth is 8.25%. The state of Texas retains 6.25%, the City of Corinth general fund receives 1.00%, the Economic Development Corporation receives .50%, and Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Services District, and the Crime Control & Prevention District each receives .25%. Visit the Sales Tax webpage for additional information.
What is the Hotel Occupancy Tax Rate?
The City's Hotel Occupancy Tax is levied at 7% of room rental rates. For additional information visit the Hotel Occupancy Tax webpage.
Fire Dept
Are fireworks permitted in Corinth?
It is against the law to use fireworks within the city limits.
For more information, please see Pyrotechnics, Fireworks, and Flame Effects/Performances.
How do I obtain an outdoor burn permit?
To obtain a Burn Permit, fill out the online form and follow the criteria for the city in which you live. All of the areas that we serve are addressed on the web page dealing with outdoor burning, found under the Outdoor Burning Permits, Regulations, and Requirements.
How do I request an adoption and foster care home inspection?
Adoption and fostering care home inspections are free to the Lake Cities Communities. Contact the Fire Headquarters at (940) 279-4590 to request a home inspection or email . For more information, please see Adoption and Foster Care Home Inspection for inspection guidelines and requirements.
How do I schedule a fire house tour?
To schedule a public education program or schedule a Fire House visit, contact the Fire Headquarters at (940) 279-4590 or email .
For more information, please see Fire House Tours.
Is today a burn day?
Please visit the Denton Count Fire Marshals' Office website to see if it is a burn day.
When are the outdoor warning sirens tested?
The Outdoor Warning Sirens are tested on the first Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m. For more information, please see Outdoor Warning Systems.
Where are the fire houses and headquarters located?
Fire Headquarters is located at 3501 FM 2181 Suite B in Corinth.
Fire House 1 is located at 275 Main Street in Lake Dallas.
Fire House 2 is located at 2700 W. Shady Shores Road in Corinth.
Fire House 3 is located at 3750 Cliff Oaks Drive in Corinth.
Municipal Court
Are parents required to attend court with juveniles?
Yes, for more information, visit the Appearance Instructions page.
How can I handle my citation?
Option #1: Plea of No Contest/Guilty and pay the fine
Option #2: Request Driver Safety Course
Option #3: Request for Deferred Disposition
Option #4: Request to be placed on the Court Docket
Request must be submitted in writing on or by the appearance date, which is 30 days from issuance of the citation. A telephone call does not constitute an appearance.
What if I want to go to trial?
You have the right to a trial, either by Judge or a Jury. If you are issued a citation, you have been charged with a Class C misdemeanor offense. If you want a trial, you must make your request in person or by mail by your initial appearance which is 30 days from the date the citation was issued. If you do not appear, then a warrant may be issued for your arrest. Telephone calls do not constitute as an appearance.
Where do I pay my fine?
You may pay your fine in person at the Municipal Court window at Corinth City Hall or through our Online Citation Payment website.
Police Department
Do I need to register my residential or business alarm with the City?
As of January 1, 2003, the City of Corinth requires all premises armed with an intrusion, robbery, or panic alarm to be registered with the Corinth Police Department. Failure to comply with this ordinance can result in a fine of up to $500 for each day the premise is not in compliance. Alarm permits can be obtained at the Corinth Police Department 3501 FM 2181, Suite A, Corinth, TX 76210. For more information, please visit the Alarm Permits page.
Does the Police Department offer fingerprinting services?
Fingerprinting services are provided to the citizens of Corinth by appointment only. The charge for this service is $10 per card, per person. You must provide your own cards. To make an appointment, please contact the Police Department at (940) 279-1500.
Where has my pet been taken if it is picked up by Animal Control?
Animals picked up by Hickory Creek Animal Control are housed at the Hickory Creek Animal Shelter located at 970 Main Street in Hickory Creek. They may be contacted by phone at (940) 465-7444.
Public Works
How do I submit a request for Streets, Drainage, Sewer?
You can submit a request for work using our Report A Concern Center.
Who do I contact for an after-hours water, wastewater, street, or drainage emergency?
Please call the after-hours emergency line at (940) 465-6698.
Utility Billing
Can I change my due day?
Meters are read according to geographical location and due dates are determined by this geographical cycle. For this reason, due dates can not be changed.
Do I need to call anyone before I dig in my yard?
Call 811 prior to digging – they will have the various utilities flag lines. For more information, visit the Texas811 website.
How is my sewer rate calculated?
The residential sewer charge is calculated during the winter months of November through March. The highest consumption of these four months is disregarded and the remaining three are averaged together to establish each resident's sewer charge for the year.
For more information, please visit the Wastewater Rates page.
Why is my water bill a different amount than my neighbor who has the same number of occupants?
Although there may be the same number of occupants the bills will differ. Also, the size of a home does not affect water consumption because it is the residents' habits that cause usage. Factors such as watering habits, will have an effect on your bill. Often the difference will be in the sewer charge. Since each home's sewer charge for the year is based on their individual average consumption during the winter months, very seldom do two homes have the same sewer charge.