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1. How do I apply for an alcohol permit?

§ 4.102 - Permit Required

1. A permit from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission is required for any person to exercise any right or privilege granted by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code in the City of Melissa.
2. The City Secretary shall certify whether the location given in the application for a permit is in a wet area and whether the sale of the subject alcoholic beverage for which the permit is sought is allowed by the ordinances of the City of Melissa.

(Ordinance 05-17, adopted January 25, 2005, § 3)

2. How do I apply for a position on City Boards and Commissions?

Anyone interested in serving on one of the City of Melissa Boards and Commissions must complete a Candidate Application Form (PDF) and submit the completed application with resume to the City Secretary’s Office. Your complete application form will be maintained in our active files for one year from the date of the application.

The City Council or a sub-committee will conduct interviews of applicants interested in serving on a City Board and/or Commission as vacancies become available. These interviews will be conducted at the direction of the City Council and will be open to the public.

General inquiries regarding boards and commissions should be directed to City Secretary Hope Cory by email or by calling 972-838-2520.

3. How do I apply for employment with the City of Melissa?

The City of Melissa currently only accepts applications for open positions which are posted. The City uses ApplicantStack for posting our Current Employment Opportunities and tracking applications. In order to apply for openings through our system, you will need to have an account for which you will need to create a username and password.

If you have already created an account, please enter your account username and password to login to the system. Please be aware that certain position openings require additional steps when completing the application.

Should you have any questions about the application process, please contact Mitizi McCabe, Human Resources Manager at 972-838-1084 or by email.

4. How do I apply for Collin County Transit discount programs?

The City of McKinney, the McKinney Urban Transit District (MUTD) and the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) are proud to provide Collin County Transit. This service consists of a subsidized taxi voucher program that provides efficient transit options for participating MUTD cities including:

• Celina
• Lowry Crossing
• McKinney
• Melissa
• Princeton

Residents can enjoy the convenience of regular taxi service at a fraction of the cost to get to popular destinations such as:

• Baylor Medical Center
• Grocery stores
• Libraries
• Medical Center of McKinney
• Senior centers and more

Programs Overview

• Individuals with Disabilities Program: must be a resident of one of the member cities and meet one of the seven criteria
• Low Income Transit Subsidy Pilot Program: must be a resident of one of the member cities and have an annual household income (before taxes) at the required program amounts based on the U.S. Federal Poverty Guidelines
• Older Adult Program: must be a resident of one of the member cities and 65 years or older

Applying & Required Information

A person who applies for the listed services must provide the following:

• Completed Program Application (PDF)
• Signed Terms and Conditions (PDF)
• Copies of all required documentation

Submit application, signed terms and conditions, and your copies of all required documentation via:

• Mail: submit to:
  DDTC
  Attn: Collin County Transit
  604 East Hickory
  Denton, TX 76205
• Phone: 940-243-0077 (DCTA Customer Service)
• Fax: 940-387-1461
• Emailing them to Collin County Transit

For More Information

For more on these services and application process, please visit the Collin County Transit website.

5. How do I apply for a Melissa Public Library Card?

Library Card Requirements

• 18 and older: valid Texas Driver’s License
• Under 18: Parent/Guardian with valid Texas Driver’s License

Library Card Applications

• Adult Library Card Application (English) (PDF)
• Minor Library Card Application (English) (PDF)
• Adult Library Card Application (Español) (PDF)
• Minor Library Card Application (Español) (PDF)

Just fill out one of the applications, print it out and bring into your Melissa Public Library to get started today!

Questions

Any questions should be directed to the Library by email.

6. How do I apply for a residential permit?

To apply for residential permits online, visit our MyGov Portal. For more information, visit the Residential Permits page.

7. How do I apply for a Senior Citizen's Discount on Solid Waste Services?

The City of Melissa has partnered with Waste Connections to offer a Senior Citizen Discount for garbage and recycling services for residents age 65 or over.

How to Apply

Please return the Application for Senior Discount (PDF) along with a copy of your drivers license via:

• Email the Utility Billing Department
• Fax: 972-837-4394
• Deliver your materials in person at:
  City Hall
  3411 Barker Avenue
  Melissa, TX 75454

Savings

Any senior resident who submits the application along with a copy of his or her driver’s license and who has one set of garbage and recycling carts will receive monthly garbage and recycling service for $15.51 per month as opposed to $16.33 per month. The additional garbage cart cost of $6.31 and $3.57 for an additional recycle cart per month remains the same for all residents.

8. How do I apply for a solicitors/peddlers permit?

You must submit a Solicitors Application (PDF), consent to a background check, and pay an annual fee of $50 to obtain a City of Melissa Solicitor’s Permit.

You may download and complete the application ahead of time, but you must submit your application in person to the Melissa Police Department on the 2nd Floor of Melissa City Hall located at 3411 Barker Avenue. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

Once you submit your application, a background check will be completed and a photo ID and paper permit will be issued to you. This can take up to 7 business days.

Required Documentation

You will need to show your driver’s license, and submit a $50 annual fee with your application.

If you are a food truck vendor, you must submit a copy of your county health certificate before your application will be processed.

Payment Methods

We take cash, checks, or a money order. Sorry we are not able to take credit card payments at this time.

Questions

Any questions should be directed to Officer Brandi Davidson by email or by calling 972-838-2033.

9. How do I apply for a Residential Tax Exemption?

The City of Melissa contracts with the Collin Central Appraisal District for property appraisal services and with Collin County Tax Assessor for the assessing and collecting of property taxes.

Property tax exemptions must be filed with the Collin County Central Appraisal District. Exemption applications are available online at the Collin Central Appraisal District (CAD) website and need to be filed by April 30. There is no fee to apply for an exemption through the Central Appraisal District and any questions should be directed to 469-742-9200.

For More Information

For more information, visit the Collin CAD Residential Homestead Exemption FAQs page.

Comptroller Publication

Tax Code exemption requirements are extensive. Property owners should read applicable statutes carefully. The Texas Comptroller’s publication Property Tax Exemptions (PDF) offers a short summary of the exemption provisions.