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Welcome! Thank you for choosing Frisco as your new home. In 2018, Frisco topped Money Magazine's prestigious list of The 50 Best Places to Live in America.
As one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas (PDF), it is our privilege to welcome newcomers on a daily basis.
Frisco has also recently been named:
- Top 20 Most Livable Mid-Sized Cities (November 2020, Smartasset)
- #1 Best City to Do Business in Texas (October 2020, homecity / Better Homes & Gardens)
- Number 3 Best Real Estate Market in U.S. (August 2020, WalletHub)
- #2 Best City for for Jobs After Graduation (June 2020, Interest.com)
- #1 Most Recession Proof City, (March 2020, Smartasset)
- Number 2 Best Place to Live in the Dallas area (December 2019, MoneyInc.com)
- Number 2 Safest City in America (November 2019, Smartasset)
- Number 10 Most Livable Mid-Sized City (November 2019, Smartasset)
- Highest Job Growth and Number 5 Fastest Growing City (October 2019, WalletHub)
- Number 6 Safest City in America (January 2019, Smartasset)
- "#1 Best Place to Live in America" (MONEY, 2018)
- Number 2 Best Place in U.S. for First-Time Homebuyers (July 2018, WalletHub)
- Number 1 Best Place to Live in Texas (June 2018, WalletHub)
- Number 9 of the Top 10 Rising Housing Markets in the U.S. (April 2018, Smartasset)
- Number 2 Best Place to Raise a Family in Texas (April 2018, Smartasset)
- Number 1 Best Real Estate Market in the U.S. (August 2017, WalletHub)
- Number 1 Most Successful City in America (2016, Zippia.com)
- Fastest-Growing City in the U.S., 2016-17 (U.S. Census Bureau)
- Best Place to Raise an Athlete (2011, Men's Journal)
Alarm Permits
The City of Frisco’s alarm ordinance took effect in December of 2009. To review the ordinance, renew your permit, or apply for a new permit, please call 972-292-6000 and speak with a records clerk.
In order to apply for an alarm permit, please visit the Records Division page via the Frisco Police Department.
City Government
The Frisco City Council meets the first and third Tuesday of each month inside the City Council Chamber at the George A. Purefoy Municipal Center, located at 6101 Frisco Square Boulevard. Citizens are welcome to attend the open meeting which generally begins at 6:30 p.m. Citizens’ input is heard at approximately 7:30 p.m.
The Frisco City Manager’s Office is located on the 5th Floor of City Hall inside the George A. Purefoy Municipal Center, located at 6101 Frisco Square Boulevard. City Hall is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Driver’s License
Collin County
Texas Department of Public Safety
2109 W. Parker Road
Suite 224
Plano, TX 75023
Phone: 972-867-4221
400 Powerhouse Street
McKinney, TX
Phone: 214-733-5350
Denton County
4600 State Highway 121
Carrollton, TX 75010
Phone: 972-394-4530
Education
Four school districts serve residents in Frisco: Frisco Independent School District
5515 Ohio Drive
Frisco, TX 75034
Phone: 469-633-6000
Lewisville Independent School District
1800 Timbercreek Road
Flower Mound, TX 75028
Phone: 469-713-5200
Little Elm Independent School District
PO Box 6000
300 Lobo Lane Little Elm, TX 75068
Phone: 972-947-9340
Prosper Independent School District
605 E. 7th Street
Prosper, TX 75078
Phone: 972-346-3316
Frisco is also home to the Preston Ridge Campus of Collin College: Collin College
Preston Ridge Campus
9700 Wade Boulevard
Frisco, TX 75034
Phone: 972-377-1000
Environmental Services
Unpacking? The City of Frisco Environmental Services’ automated service requires cardboard boxes be broken down and placed inside the trash cart. We recognize this can amount to a large amount of waste when first moving in, so we provide a couple of free alternatives. Only flattened boxes will be accepted. Please give us a call to schedule a cardboard box collection at 972-292-5900. View more information on trash services and recycling services.
City of Frisco Environmental Collection Center
6726 Walnut Street
Frisco, TX 75034
Library
The City of Frisco Public Library is located adjacent to City Hall inside the George A. Purefoy Municipal Center at 6101 Frisco Square Boulevard. For hours and more information, call 972-292-5669 or visit the library’s website.
City Newsletter
Focal Point is the official newsletter of the City of Frisco. Focal Point is a free, biweekly e-newsletter. We encourage residents to subscribe to make sure they are included in the distribution.
Parks & Recreation
The City of Frisco Parks and Recreation Department manages more than 40 park sites that are open from sun up to sun down (view the complete list of Frisco parks and trails). The Parks & Recreation Department also manages the Frisco Public Art Program, with more than 70 installations throughout the city. A variety of recreation programs and classes are also available through the Frisco Athletic Center.
Community Facilities
Frisco Athletic Center
5828 Nancy Jane Lane
Frisco, TX 75035
Phone: 972-292-6600
Frisco Discovery Center
8004 Dallas Parkway
Frisco, TX 75034
972-292-5665
Frisco Heritage Center
6455 Page Street
Frisco, TX 75034
972-292-6550
The Grove at Frisco Commons
8300 McKinney Rd
Frisco, TX 75034
Phone: 972-292-6550
Pet Registration
The City of Frisco requires dogs and cats be vaccinated for rabies by 4 months of age and to have a booster within a 12 month interval following the initial vaccination. A dog or cat must be re-vaccinated against rabies a minimum of at least 3 years with an approved vaccine. A pet must wear a current rabies tag on their collar at all times. A pet currently vaccinated will satisfy the pet registration requirement. For more information, please call Animal Services at 972-292-5303 or email Animal Services.
U.S. Postal Service
Main Post Office
8700 Stonebrook Parkway
Frisco, TX 75034
Phone: 800-275-8777
U.S.P.S. Contract Postal Units
Frisco City Hall, First Floor (across from Utility Billing window) 6101 Frisco Square Boulevard
Frisco, TX 75034
Call 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777) for more information about postal operations in Frisco.
Vehicle Tags
Collin County Tax Assessor / Collector
Frisco City Hall location
6101 Frisco Square Boulevard
2nd Floor
Frisco, TX 75034
Phone: 469-362-5800
920 E. Park
Suite 100
Plano, TX 75074
Phone: 972-881-3010
1800 N. Graves St.
Suite 165
McKinney, TX 75070
Phone: 972-547-5000
Denton County Tax Assessor / Collector
6301 Main Street
The Colony, TX 75057
Phone: 972-434-7250
3740 N. Josey Lane
Suite 100
Carrollton, TX 75006
Phone: 972-434-7150
Licenses & Certificates
Need information about getting a marriage license or a birth or death certificate? Contact your county government office:
Collin County
210 S. McDonald St.
McKinney, TX 75069
Phone: 972-633-3200
Website
Denton County
401 W. Hickory
Denton, TX 76201
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P.O. Box 1720
Denton, TX 76202
Phone: 800-356-5639
Website
Utilities
The City of Frisco provides water, sewer, sanitation, and recycling services. To begin new service, visit Frisco City Hall at 6101 Frisco Square Boulevard, or call 972-292-5575. For more information, see Utility Billing. For other utility services, contact the providers below.
Electricity
- CoServ - 800-274-4014
- Power to Choose.com
- Oncor Outage Reporting - 1-888-313-4747
Gas
To file a complaint against a utility provider, visit the Texas Public Utility Commission website. If you would like more information regarding your choices of electric providers under deregulation, visit the Power to Choose website.