City of Greenville, Texas

Progressive, efficient and responsive city government and municipal services prepare Greenville to meet future demands while enhancing the quality of life for citizens - private and corporate - on a daily basis. As the county seat, Greenville also benefits from easy access to services provided by county, state and federal agencies.

• Development Information and Building Permits: The City's Community Development Department can answer questions about land development and building permit requirements. A building permit is required to construct, alter, or repair any structure or building, including residential accessory buildings such as storage sheds, car ports, etc. that are 100 square feet or larger.
  • The Community Development Office is located at 2315 Johnson Street, (903) 457-3160.
• Garbage Pickup: The City contracts with IESI (Independent Environmental Services Inc.) for refuse services. Residential service includes twice weekly pickups and free large item pickup on the second pick-up day every week.(Appliances containing freon must have a certificate of freon removal.) Commercial service offers several options for container size and pickup schedule. 
• Deposits for garbage service are made at the Municipal Building. For unscheduled service needs, IESI can be contacted at (903) 450-8282
• Curbside Recycling services are provided free of charge.
• Public Health: The City Sanitarian inspects restaurants and other food service establishments, day care centers, overgrown lots with debris, substandard structures and responds to other health-related complaints.
  • The Sanitarian’s office is in the Municipal Annex, 2315 Johnson Street, (903) 457-3146.
• Fire Department: The Greenville Fire Department responds with a force of 45 well-trained, certified firefighters located in four stations. The department cooperates with Presbyterian Hospital of Greenville and the Red Cross to offer classes in CPR and first aid. The department’s public education services also include fire safety programs for local schools.
• Fire Administration offices are located at the Public Safety Building, 2603 Templeton Street, (903) 457-2940.
• Police Department: 49 sworn officers provide protection for Greenville citizens. The department offers a Crime Stoppers program, vacation house watches, Operation ID, home security checks, crime prevention, residential burglar alarm response and a Neighborhood Watch Program. The McGruff Teaching Program provides support for substance abuse prevention and “stranger danger” programs in local schools. Community involvement and cooperation are fostered through the Citizens Police Academy, Teen Police Academy, the award-winning Summer of Safety program for children, and Turn Around Greenville.
• Police Department headquarters is located at the Public Safety Building, 3000 Lee Street, (903) 457-2900.
• Municipal Court: The Municipal Court is located in the Public Safety Building, 3000 Lee Street, (903) 457-3129.
• Animal Control: Stray animal pick ups within the city limits and “adopt a pet” programs are offered. The Hunt County Animal Shelter of Greenville is on Highway 69 S, (903) 457-2990.

PUBLIC SAFETY

• Fire 911 
• Police 911 (Non-emergency 903-457-2900)
• Ambulance 911 
• Emergency TDD 911

COUNTY SERVICES

• Auto Registration: New residents have 30 days after the establishment of residency or initiation of employment to register vehicles with the State of Texas. 
• The Vehicle Registration Office is in the Paul Mathews Exchange Building-1st floor, 2500 Johnson Street, downtown Greenville, (903) 408-4160.
• Voter Registration: New residents may vote after they have resided in the county for 30 days. Registration is handled through the County Tax Assessor/Collector’s office in the Hunt County Courthouse, (903) 408-4150.
• Taxes: The Hunt County Tax Appraisal District performs tax appraisal for the city and county. Taxes are collected by the Hunt County Tax Assessor/Collector and distributed to the taxing entities. These include: City of Greenville, Hunt County, Hospital District, Greenville Independent School District. Hunt County Tax Appraisal District, 4801 King Street, (903) 454-3510 Hunt County Tax Assessor/Collector, Hunt County Courthouse, (903) 408-4150.

STATE SERVICES

• Driver’s License: New residents to the state must apply for a Texas Driver’s License within 30 days. Applications are available from the Department of Public Safety, Hunt County Sheriff's Department and Justice Center, 2801 Stuart Street, Room 408, (903) 453-6916
• Vehicle Inspections: State vehicle safety inspections are performed by many local businesses, including service stations. Authorized inspection stations display an authorization certificate from the State of Texas. Vehicles must be inspected yearly.
• Department of Human Services:
• AFDC, Food Stamps, Medicaid & Community Care 2824 Terrell Road, (903) 455-0833.
• Adult Protective Services 2920 Lee Street, (903) 455-2292.
• Child Protective Services 2920 Lee Street, (903) 455-7636.
• Department of Transportation:
• Engineering Department 5900 E. Joe Ramsey Boulevard, (903) 455-2363. 
• Maintenance Department Highway 69 South, (903) 455-2303.
• North Central Texas Workforce: 
• Provides job screening, training and placement services. North Central Texas Workforce is located at 2500 Stonewall Street, Suite 201 (903) 454-9350.FAX (903) 454-2896 Web Adress: www.texasworkforce.org.

FEDERAL SERVICES

• Post Office: Greenville is divided into four zip code districts: All street addresses north of Loop 380 (Joe Ramsey Boulevard), 75401; all street addresses south of Loop 380, 75402; post office boxes 1-7999, 75403; post offices 8000 and up, 75404. The Main Post Office is located on Sayle Street, just north of Loop 315, (903) 455-5363. A Post Office Substation is located at 6300 Wesley Street.
• Public Housing: The Greenville Housing Authority provides rental assistance to persons meeting specified income requirements. The Housing Authority Office is located at 4417 O’Neal Street, (903) 455-1771, TDD (903) 457-3147.
• Farm Service Agency 2206 Traders Road,  (903) 455-6212.
• Social Security Administration 2717 Terrell Road, (903) 455-1673, 800-325-0778 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
• Natural Resource Conservation Service 2206 Traders Road, (903) 455-6212.