To reduce the number of false alarms and increase time for police officers to respond to emergencies and other calls for service, the City of Corpus Christi has a standing Alarm Ordinance (Municipal Code, Chapter 3 1/2, Alarm Systems).

As of February 1, 2026, the City of Corpus Christi has partnered with Alarm Program Systems, LLC to administer the Corpus Christi Alarm Program. The new website address, new phone number, and new email address are provided below. If you have an existing invoice, then you can submit your payment by check or money order to the mailing address on the invoice. The mailing address for payments has not changed. If you have an existing account, then you do not need to provide your account information again. Your existing account information will be transferred; however, your account number will change. Alarm Program Systems, LLC staff will be available to assist you with your account number, or you can locate your new account number on invoices dated after February 1, 2026.

Per Ordinance, every residence or business operating an alarm system in Corpus Christi must obtain a permit and renew it on an annual basis.

New Permit Fee Renewal Permit Fee

Residential Permit $50 $50

Commercial Permit $75 $75

It is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure that the alarm system is always in proper working order. False alarms can be a meaningful drain on police services and are subject to fines according to the following schedule (counted during a continuous 12-month period):

False Alarm Occurrence Fee

1-3 $0

4-5 $50

6-7 $75

8+ $100

Contact Details: Website: https://corpuschristitx.citysupport.org

Phone: (888) 865-9770

Monday-Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM CT Email: corpuschristitx@citysupport.org

Mailing Address: City of Corpus Christi

Alarm Permits

P.O. Box 33940

San Antonio, TX 78265-3940

CCPD Customer Service: (877) 413-8308