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  1. Home

  2. Government

    1. About
      Purpose & Values
    2. Accountability & Transparency - AXIS
      1. Accessibility & Accomodations
      2. Baytown Strategic Plan
      3. Financial Transparency
        1. Contracts & Procurement
        2. Economic Development Transparency
        3. Open Government & Compliance
        4. Open Records Requests
        5. Public Pensions
          1. Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports
          2. City of Baytown Quarterly Investment Reports
        6. Traditional Finances
          1. Financial Reports
            1. Annual Budget
            2. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
            3. Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT)
            4. Quarterly Financial Reports
            5. Municipal Advisor Certificate (PDF)
        7. Unclaimed Property
        8. Debt Transparency & Obligations
      4. Public Legal Notices
        1. Tax Abatement Guidelines
        2. Public Legal Notices
      5. Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase
        1. Tax Rates
        2. Notice of Meeting to Vote on Tax Rate
      6. Open Records Request
        1. Code of Ordinances
        2. Public Records Search
      7. Transparency Framework
    3. Baytown Turns 75
      Online Museum
    4. Boards, Commissions & Other Appointments
      1. Board Members & Vacancies
      2. Boards and Commissions Contact Information
      3. Code of Ethics - Information
      4. Ethics Board
      5. Charter Review Committee
    5. City Leadership
      1. City Contacts
      2. City Manager's Office
      3. Leadership Team
    6. Code of Ordinances
    7. Departments
      1. City Clerk
        1. Public Meetings & Agendas
        2. Birth & Death Certificates
      2. Finance Department
        Financial Transparency
      3. Fire Department
      4. Health Department
        1. Animal Services
          1. Adoptions
          2. Donations & Wish Lists
            Baytown Animal Shelter Wish List
          3. Fostering
          4. Pet Microchips
          5. Report a Lost or Found Pet
          6. Volunteer Portal
        2. Community Service
          Clean Team
        3. Environmental Health
        4. Mosquito Control
        5. Neighborhood Protection
        6. Restaurant Scores
      5. Human Resources
        1. Risk Management
          1. Human Resources Risk Management FAQs
          2. Filing a Claim
        2. Benefits
      6. Information Technology Services
      7. Legal Department
      8. Library
      9. Municipal Court
      10. Parks & Recreation
      11. Planning & Development Services
        1. Building Services
          1. Building Permits
            1. Building Permit Fees
            2. Permit Reports
        2. Development Permit Applications Open Projects
        3. Planning and Zoning
          1. Boards & Commissions
          2. Long Range Plans and Studies
      12. Police Department
      13. Public Affairs
        1. Community Engagement
        2. Fatherhood Initiative
        3. Follow Baytown
          1. Baytown 16
          2. Social Media
        4. Newsroom
        5. Press Kit
        6. Publications
          Baytown Voice Magazine
        7. Sponsorships & Memberships
        8. Website Feedback Form
      14. Public Works & Engineering
        1. About Public Works
          1. Featured Projects
            1. Garth Road Widening Project
            2. Market Street Corridor
            3. Public Safety Building
            4. North Main Street Pavement Preservation Project
            5. West Texas Project
        2. Engineering Permits
          1. Annual Progress Report Flood Mitigation
          2. Development Applications
          3. Reports and Information
          4. Standard Construction Documents
          5. Water & Sewer Impact Fees
        3. Garbage & Recycle Information
          1. Brush Pickup
          2. Garbage & Recycle Services
          3. Green Center
          4. Household Hazardous Waste Event
        4. Programs and Information
          1. Backflow Information
          2. Floodplain Protection
          3. FOG
          4. Report an Issue
          5. Submit a Service Request
          6. Tree Trimming
          7. Water and Sewer Impact Fees
          8. Water Quality Reports
    8. Election Information 
      1. March 2026 Primary Election - Polling Locations
      2. Election History
      3. Voter Resources
      4. Election Information - November 4, 2025
      5. Election Notices - November 4, 2025
      6. Candidates for the November 4, 2025 General Election – Districts 1 and 3 
      7. Official Results - Nov 4, 2025 General Election - Districts 1 and 3
      8. SPC Campaign Treasurer Appointment & Other Campaign Finance Reports
    9. General Obligation Bonds
      1. 2025 Bond Projects
      2. Property Tax Impact Calculator
      3. General Election Information
    10. Mayor & City Council
      1. Council Member District 1
      2. Council Member District 2
      3. Council Member District 3
      4. Council Member District 4
      5. Council Member District 5
      6. Council Member District 6
      7. Mayor
      8. Meet Your Elected Officials
      9. My Council District Locator
      10. Proclamation Request
      11. Listening Tour
    11. Media
    12. Meetings
      Public Meetings & Agenda Packets
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  3. Residents

    1. Animal Services
      1. Adoptions
      2. Donations & Wish Lists
      3. Fostering
      4. Pet Microchips
      5. Report a Lost or Found Pet
      6. Volunteer Portal
    2. Better Baytown App
    3. Birth and Death Certificates
    4. Building, Construction and Zoning
      1. Apply for a Permit
        1. Business & Resident Applications
        2. Development Applications
        3. Zoning, Variance and Subdivision Applications
      2. Codes and Ordinances
      3. Development Permit Hub
        Planning Fee Schedule
      4. Planning & Zoning
        1. Boards & Commissions
        2. Long Range Plans and Studies
    5. Community Development & Neighborhood Programs
      1. Community Development Transportation Program
      2. Fair Housing
      3. First Time Homebuyer Assistance Program
      4. Neighborhood Improvement Program
      5. Operation Paintbrush
      6. Sewer Line Repair Program
      7. Back-To-School Fair
    6. Engage With Us
    7. Events
      1. 4th of July Celebration
      2. Birthday Parties
      3. Calendar of Events
      4. Christmas Parade
      5. Grito Fest
      6. Juneteenth Weekend
      7. Market at Town Square
      8. Nurture Nature Festival
    8. Library
      1. Books & More
        1. Digital Collection
        2. Interlibrary Loan
        3. New & Upcoming Books
        4. Request a Title
        5. Search Catalog
      2. Services
        1. 3D Printing
        2. Curbside Service
        3. Proctoring
        4. Teen Volunteering
      3. Research
        1. All Databases
        2. College & Lifelong Learners
        3. Consumer Information
        4. DIY & Hobbies
        5. Español
        6. Job Seekers & Test Takers
        7. Local History
          1. Oral History
          2. Videos
        8. Students (K to 12)
          1. History Fair
          2. Science Fair
      4. How do I?
        1. Connect with Us
        2. Fax, Scan, Copy, & Print
        3. Find Out About the Library
        4. Get a Library Card
        5. Get Reminders
          Text Reminders
        6. Join the Friends
        7. Make a Donation
        8. Request a Meeting Room
        9. Request the Podcast Studio
        10. Subscribe to a Newsletter
    9. Moving Here?
    10. Neighborhood Services
      1. Housing Programs
      2. Revitalization Incentive Zone (RIZ)
      3. Programs
        1. Assistance Programs
          1. Community Development Transportation Program
          2. Fair Housing
          3. First Time Homebuyer Assistance Program
          4. Neighborhood Improvement Program
          5. Operation Paintbrush
          6. Sewer Line Repair Program
          7. Back-To-School Fair
        2. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
        3. Revitalization Incentive Zone (RIZ)
    11. Online Payments
    12. Parks, Recreation & Activities
      1. Parks & Facilities
        1. Baytown Nature Center
          1. About
          2. Camps
          3. Donate to Nature
          4. Hours and Admission
          5. Programs
            1. Birding
            2. Environment Protectors Initiating Change (E.P.I.C)
            3. Field Trips
            4. Hiking
            5. Scouting Workshops
          6. Volunteer Opportunities
          7. Baytown Birding Challenge
        2. Baytown Trails
        3. Calypso Cove
        4. Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center
          1. About
          2. Nature Camps
          3. Donate to Nature
          4. Hours and Admission
          5. Programs
            1. E.P.I.C.! Program
            2. Field Trips
            3. Scouting Workshops
            4. Wetlands Wagon Outreach
          6. Rentals
          7. Volunteer Opportunities
          8. Baytown Birding Challenge
        5. Facility Rentals
          1. Athletic Fields
          2. Baytown Community Center
          3. Calypso Cove
          4. Clubhouses
          5. Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center
          6. Pirates Bay Waterpark
        6. List of Parks & Amenities
        7. Park Projects
          1. Completed Projects
            1. Art Alley Installations
            2. Baytown Gateway Project
            3. Baytown Mini Golf
            4. Busch Terrace Park
            5. City Landscaping Improvements
            6. Community Center Labyrinth Project
            7. Duke Hill Park Project
            8. Goose Creek Trail 7
            9. Nature Center Entrance Landscaping
            10. Nature Center Kayak Launch
            11. Nature Center Overlook
            12. Nature Center Pavilion
            13. Newcastle Park Project
            14. Park Service Center Improvements
            15. Pickleball Courts at N.C. Foote Park
            16. Roseland Clubhouse
            17. Sterling Library Book Trail
            18. Town Square Enhancements
            19. Fire Station No.6 Landscaping
          2. 40-Acre Woods Project
          3. Lakewood Park Project
          4. Park Shade Projects
          5. Perfect Trail System
          6. Parks Maintenance
        8. Pirates Bay Waterpark
        9. Splash Parks
      2. Events & Activities
        1. Baytown Sports
        2. Birthday Parties
        3. Calendar of Events
        4. Online Registration Portal
        5. Recreation Programs
          1. Adult Activities
          2. Aquatic Programs
          3. Athletic Activities
          4. Baytown's Holiday Hangout
          5. Camp Programs
          6. Nature Programs
            1. Baytown Nature Center
            2. Donate to Nature
            3. Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center
            4. Volunteer Opportunities
            5. Baytown Birding Challenge
          7. Senior Activities
          8. The Market at Town Square
            Become a Market at Town Square Vendor
          9. Youth Activities
        6. Special Events
          1. 4th of July Celebration
            1. Become a Sponsor
            2. Vendor Opportunities
          2. Baytown's Christmas Parade
          3. Grito Fest
          4. Juneteenth Celebration
          5. Nurture Nature Festival
      3. Join the Team
        1. High School Service Club
        2. Job Opportunities
        3. Sponsorships
        4. Vendor Opportunities
        5. Volunteer
      4. About Us
        1. Baytown Moves Campaign
        2. Job Opportunities
        3. Parks
        4. Reports
        5. Recreation
          1. Programs
          2. Special Events
        6. Visit Baytown
        7. Volunteer
    13. Utilities
      1. Garbage & Recycle
        1. Green Center
        2. Holiday Schedule (Best Trash)
        3. Pay Utility Bill
      2. Water Information
        1. Forms, Reports and Information
          Leak Adjustment
        2. Impact Fees for Water and Wastewater
        3. Water Utility Accounts
          1. Billing Info and Due Dates
          2. Commercial Utility Service Application
            Online Temporary Fire Hydrant Meter Rental Application
          3. Payment
          4. Residential Utility Service Application
          5. Water Meters
          6. Water Services FAQs
    14. Volunteer
      1. Donations
      2. How to Volunteer
        1. Volunteer Registrations
        2. Volunteer Waivers
      3. Volunteer Opportunities
        1. Adopt-a-Spot
          1. Adopt-a-Spot Post Cleanup Report
          2. Adopt-a-Spot Spotlights
          3. Litter Fence Roundup
        2. Baytown Animal Shelter Volunteers
          1. Fostering
          2. Foster a Dog for the Holidays
        3. Baytown Fire & EMS
        4. Baytown Police Volunteers
        5. Library Teen Volunteers
        6. Wetlands, Nature Center, and Park Volunteers
          1. Bird Buddies
          2. E.P.I.C Teen Volunteers
        7. Doggie Dates
      4. Month of Service
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  4. Business

    1. Codes and Ordinances
      1. Building Codes
      2. Standard Construction Documents
      3. When is a Residential Permit Required?
    2. Economic Development
      1. Economic Development Projects
      2. Economic Development Transparency
      3. Incentives and Resources
        1. Chapter 212 Agreements
        2. Chapter 380 Economic Development Program
        3. Industrial District Agreements
        4. Neighborhood Empowerment Zone
        5. Public Improvement Districts - Program
        6. Revitalization Incentive Zone (RIZ)
        7. Revolving Loan Fund
        8. Sales and Use Tax Program
        9. State of Texas Incentives and Resources
          1. Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF)
          2. Texas Enterprise Zone Program
          3. Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund
          4. Texas Skills Development Fund
        10. Tax Abatement Program
        11. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) - Program
      4. Industries & Success Stories
      5. Why Baytown?
    3. Fight F.O.G. - Fats, Oils and Grease
    4. Interactive City Maps and Tutorials
      1. Baytown GIS Interactive Map
      2. Flood Control Map
      3. Specific Web Maps
      4. Tutorials for Online GIS Maps
    5. Planning & Zoning
      1. Boards & Commissions
      2. Long Range Plans and Studies
    6. Purchasing and Bid Information
      1. Bids & Vendor Information
      2. Bid Opportunities
      3. Closed Solicitations
      4. Conflicts of Interest
      5. Purchasing Policy
    7. Special Projects
      1. Hyatt Regency & Convention Center
      2. ExxonMobil Baytown Events Center
    8. Permits
      Building Permits
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  5. Public Safety

    1. Emergency Management
      1. Chemical Emergencies
      2. Emergency Preparedness
      3. Hazard Mitigation Plan
      4. Hazards & Threats
      5. Home Elevations
      6. Long Term Care Facilities License
      7. Recovery
      8. Volunteer Opportunities
      9. Warnings & Alerts
    2. Fire & EMS
      1. About Us
        1. Accreditation
        2. Baytown Fire Strategic Plan
        3. Baytown Fire Training Field
        4. Careers & Hiring
          1. Apply Now
          2. Hiring Process
          3. Join our Team
          4. Job Description & Career Path Opportunities
          5. Qualifications & Eligibility Requirements
          6. Physical Ability Test (PAT)
          7. Salary & Benefits
          8. Join Job Mailing List
        5. Department Structure
        6. Fire Control, Prevention, and EMS District
        7. Fire Station Locations
        8. History of the BFD
        9. Honor Guard
        10. Line of Duty Deaths
        11. Contact Us
      2. Public Services
        1. Compliment/Complaint
        2. Documents
        3. EMS Billing
        4. Inspections
        5. Knox Boxes
        6. Open Records Request
        7. Residential Knox "Home Box"
        8. Smoke Detector Installation Program
      3. Community Engagement
        1. Adult Safety Education
          Fall Prevention for Older Adults
        2. Child Fire Safety Education
          Baytown Educational Action Team (B.E.A.T. Alley)
        3. Community Risk Reduction
        4. Fire Station Tours
        5. Resources for Educators
      4. Emergency Management
        1. Chemical Emergencies
        2. Emergency Preparedness
        3. Hazard Mitigation Plan
        4. Hazards & Threats
        5. Home Elevations
        6. Long Term Care Facilities License
        7. Recovery
        8. Volunteer Opportunities
        9. Warnings & Alerts
    3. Police
      1. About Us
        1. Accreditation
        2. Baytown Police Strategic Plan
        3. Chief Message
        4. Crime Control Prevention District
        5. Department Structure
          1. Administration
          2. Logistics Bureau
          3. Operations Bureau
          4. Planning Bureau
          5. Organizational Chart
        6. History of Badge and Patch
        7. Join Our Team
        8. Police Department Contacts
        9. Previous Annual Reports
      2. Community Programs
        1. Chaplain Program
        2. Child Identification
        3. Child Safety Seats
        4. Citizens On Patrol
        5. Citizen's Police Academy
        6. Coffee With A Cop
        7. Crime Stoppers
          Baytown's Most Wanted
        8. D.A.R.E. Program
        9. Distracted Driving
        10. Drug Drop Box
        11. Law Enforcement Explorers Post
        12. National Night Out
        13. Neighborhood Crime Watch
          Start a Neighborhood Crime Watch in your Area
        14. Presentation / Speaker Request
        15. R.A.D. Self-defense
        16. UNIDOS
      3. Public Services
        1. Crime Statistics
        2. File a Compliment/Complaint on a Police Officer
        3. Make a Police Report
        4. Media Report
        5. Police Academy & Training
          1. Academy Rules
          2. Careers and Recruiting
          3. Course Registration
            Course Cancellation
          4. In-Service Training
          5. Lodging and Dining
          6. Payment Information
        6. Traffic Enforcement Request
        7. Who's in Jail
          Jail Visitation and Protocol
      4. Resources
        1. Crash Reports
        2. Permits
        3. Records Request
        4. Sex Offender Registry
        5. Station Locations
        6. Tow Trucks
        7. Victims Services
    4. Municipal Court
      1. How Do I?
        1. Community Service
        2. Deferred Disposition
        3. Driving Safety Course
        4. Pay your Fine
        5. Respond to a Citation
        6. Update Contact Information
        7. View Dockets
        8. View Your Case
      2. Juveniles
        1. Juvenile Resources
          1. Child Behavior Questionnaire
          2. Defendant Information Sheet
      3. Warrants
        1. City Marshals
        2. Submit a Tip
      4. Resources
        1. Car Fit Check
        2. Child Safety Seat Check
        3. Coming to Court
        4. FAQs
        5. Judicial Reporting
        6. Open Records Request
        7. Interpreter Services
        8. Jurors
        9. Respond to a Citation
        10. Submit Feedback
        11. Submit Proof of Insurance
        12. Trials & Attorneys
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    1. Public Information
    2. Permitting
    3. Things To Do
    4. Foreclosures
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