CITY OF PANHANDLE, TEXAS
Panhandle's 24-Hour City Hall
Welcome to the City of Panhandle's official Web site! We are proud to use this site to communicate online with our citizens, businesses, and visitors. City of Panhandle Established 1887 - Incorporated 1909 City Hall (806)537-3517 - Hours M-F 8AM-5PM Thank you for visiting the City of Panhandle online! City Hall is located in the Historical Train Depot on the South end of Main Street 1 Main Street - P.O. Box 129 Panhandle, Texas 79068 (806) 537-3517 Main Phone (806) 537-5049 FAX After Hours Public Works (806) 282-4213 Next Election May 2, 2026 - Mayor and Two Council Members
Election May 2, 2026 - Cancelled
Election to Elect Mayor and two Council Members
See Elections tab for more information ___________________________________________________________________________________
See Community Calendar for information on current events and flyers Flag Ceremony - Antigone Park - First Saturday of each Month - 10AM - Schedule may vary - See Panhandle Herald for more information. Buffalo Grass Music Hall - 123 Main Street -See their Facebook page for upcoming events. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AS OF JULY 1, 2024. CURRENT RESIDENTS WITH ACTIVE ACCOUNTS MAY TAKE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO THE LANDFILL AT NO CHARGE - ANY CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL WILL BE CHARGED AT THE CURRENT CONSTRUCTION RATE TO BE DETERMINED BY LANDFILL ATTENDANT @ $20/CUBIC YARD FREE LANDFILL FOR CITY RESIDENTS ONLY - HOUSEHOLD ITEMS ONLY - NO CONSTRUCTION ITEMS OR ROOFING ITEMS - ROOFING BY PERMIT ONLY TREE LIMBS MUST BE KEPT SEPARATE WITH NO TRASH OR OTHER DEBRIS - NO CHARGE FOR THESE AT ANY TIME LANDFILL HOURS FOR CITY RESIDENTS ARE FROM 9AM-4:30PM - TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY ------------------------------------------------ .jpg)
Regular City Council Meetings are on the 2nd & 4th Thursday each month. Special Meetings September through November Possible - Tuesdays See Tax & Budget Tab for Notices and more information Call City Hall at (806)537-3517 before 5pm to sign up and speak at meeting. ------------------------------------------------------------------
FY26 Budget & Tax Rate -See Commonly Requested Documents for Budget and Tax Information - Tax Rate Hearing set for 09/11/2025 at 6:30pm - 2025 Proposed Tax Rate set at $0.720000 per $100 property valuation - Final Tax & Budget Hearing set for 09/24/2025 at 6:30pmAPPROVED 2025 Ad Valorem Tax Rate 0.720000 per $100 valuation More information under Commonly Requested Documents - Budget & Tax ___________________________________________________________________ Next General Election May 1, 2027 General Election to be held to elect three Council Members General Election May 2, 2026 Cancelled - Uncontested Candidates declared elected - Mayor Doyle Robinson, Council Members Tim Roberts and Dustin Copenhaver May, 2026 Current City Council: Mayor Doyle Robinson Council Members: Dusty Sloan, Brad Fields, Dustin Copenhaver, Tim Roberts, and Mike Brandvik See Election Tab for more Election Information and polling places 2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report - 06-2026 Available under Commonly Requested Documents - Annual Drinking Water Report/Consumer Confidence Report PANHANDLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PEDC Facade Improvement Grants - Supporting property owners and tenants in their renovation and restoration of the City's commercial properties. Facade Improvement Grants help the exterior appearance of a building. This grant can include paint, signage, masonry, windows, doors, walkway improvements, facade repairs, ADA modifications, landscaping, pedestrian lighting, etc., or other EDC approved improvement. Panhandle EDC will NOTICE TO ALL LANDLORDS City Ordinance for all utility accounts will change for real property owners. The landlord/property owners will be required to provide a lease agreement for any tenants in order to put the utility bill in their name. It can only be put in landlord's name or name on lease. The deposit will be $150.00 for all new accounts and re-opened accounts with no deposit on account and may be increased if account has several delinquent bills. See Ordinance under frequently requested documents or come by City Hall to see a copy of the Ordinance. Municipal Court Municipal Judge Jean Hardman - (806)537-3517 Ext. 3 Tuesday thru Thursday 8:00AM - 2:00PM ____________________________________________________ Annual Drinking Water Quality Report Available under Commonly Requested Documents - Annual Drinking Water Report/Consumer Confidence Report ____________________________________________________ Please take precautions in the Winter months during cold weather - Drip faucets, turn heat up, and open cabinet doors to help prevent pipes from freezing and bursting. ------------------------------------------------------------- SILVERLEAF AT PANHANDLE (806)537-1000 Beginning October 1, 2018 - All Debit & Credit Card transactions, in person or by phone, will have a fee of $3.50 per transaction added to cover the rising cost of credit card fees. Cash and Checks are accepted and Draft Service is available on the 10th and 15th of each month for Utility payments to avoid any late fees and these credit card transaction fees if you prefer. Check with Utility Clerk for more information or download the form at commonly requested documents on our website and bring or mail signed original to the City of Panhandle.
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_______________________________ CITY HALL IS OPEN 8:00AM TO 5:00PM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - OPEN THROUGH LUNCH FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY NUMBER FOR WATER LEAKS OR CITY EMERGENCIES IS (806)282-4213.
The City Landfill is open on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 9am-4:30pm for City residents only, weather permitting. Landfill will be closed on Holidays and Holiday Weekends. There is a tree/limb pile at the landfill if you need to haul off any limbs at no charge. Other items are priced at the landfill depending on the size of the load. Landfill rates start at a minimum of $12.25 per load, larger loads and construction materials are charged at $20.00 per cubic yard effective 02/01/2017. Please take your most recent water bill as proof of residency. Shingles are taken with Roof Permit Only & fees paid at City Hall at a rate of $3.50 per square. No large items, shingles or construction material should be put in the dumpsters. Thanks!
City Dump Trucks are available for use by City Residents - Trucks are parked where requested by resident normally on Friday afternoon and picked up on Monday morning. Small Dump Truck - 6yd - $120.00 per load - Large Dump Truck - 12 yd - $240.00 per load.
Special pickup requests for large household items such as furniture or appliances is minimum $21 charge.
BUILDING
IN ANY CASE WHEREIN THE VALUE OF LABOR AND MATERIALS SHALL BE $1000.00 OR MORE or BEFORE THE ERECTION, ALTERATION, CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR OF ANY BUILDING, STRUCTURE, OR WALL, FENCE, OUT BUILDING, ETC., OWNER OR CONTRACTOR SHALL APPLY FOR PERMIT & HAVE APPROVAL & ISSUED BY CITY PRIOR TO BEGINNING OF WORK. ROOFING PERMIT REQUIRED, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, DEMOLITION PERMITS, & LANDFILL FEES MAY ALSO BE REQUIRED. INSPECTIONS WILL BE DETERMINED BY WORK BEING DONE WITH FEES DUE AS PART OF THE BUILDING PERMIT. PLEASE CALL BEFORE YOU BEGIN. (1993 CODE OF ORDINANCES, CH 4)
SEE COMMONLY REQUESTED DOCUMENTS FOR MORE INFORMATION
The City gladly accepts Credit and Debit Cards in Person or by phone. Draft Service is also available for utility bills on the 10th or 15th of each month. Ask the clerk for details.
Utility bills are due by the 15th. If not paid by 5pm on the 15th, late fees are applied. If not paid by the 5pm on the 25th, a $60.00 Non-Payment/Disconnect fee is applied and services are not turned back on until payment is received in full.
Tornado Sirens Warning System is an outdoor warning system. If you are inside, you may not hear the sirens and should rely on television, internet, or cell phone devices to check the weather and notifications for your area. You may also sign up for City or Code Red Notifications. Testing of Siren System is normally done around noon on Fridays.
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