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Winter Averaging

Residential sewer rates are charged based on winter averaging, which is calculated by averaging a residence's December, January and February water consumption. After averaging, the new monthly sewer charge goes into effect April 2024.

Averaging is...

Food & Toy Drive

The Richland Hills Fire Department is collecting non-perishable food and unwrapped toys through December 15 for the Community Enrichment Center (CEC) in North Richland Hills. The CEC provides these items to families in need during the holidays. Residents ...

Scheduled Water Service Outage

On Monday, November 20, water service will be off from approximately 9 am to 3 pm on Willman Avenue, Vivian Lane and the 7200 to 7300 blocks of Boulevard 26 for a scheduled fire hydrant replacement.

Christmas Tree Lighting

Join us on Friday, December 1, from 6 to 8:30 pm for this great holiday tradition as Santa arrives to light the community Christmas Tree, choirs fill the air with the sounds of the season and lights begin to twinkle all around.

Holiday Trash Pickup Schedule

During the week of Thanksgiving, trash service normally provided on Friday (November 24) will shift to Saturday, November 25. Trash service for the week of Christmas and New Years will operate as usual. To report missed pickups or for questions about garb...

Holiday City Facility Hours

All City facilities will be closed on Thursday, November 23, and Friday, November 24, for the Thanksgiving holidays.

City Hall, Public Works, Code Compliance, the Library, Animal Services, Police Department administration and Fire Department administration...

November Newsletter Online Now

Our November newsletter is now online. You can view the November newsletter in English and in Spanish. 

November 7 Election

Learn more about the November 7 Election.

Repaired - Water Main Repair

Water service has been restored.

Water service will be off in the 3300 block of Ruth Road and the 7300 block of Hovenkamp Avenue for a water main repair. Estimated time to complete repairs is currently unknown.

October Newsletter Online Now

Our October newsletter is now online. You can view the October newsletter in English and in Spanish. 

State of the City

You’re invited to attend the City’s second annual State of the City meeting on Tuesday, November 14, from 6 to 8 pm at The Link (6750 Baker Boulevard).

Much like the president’s State of the Union address, State of the City sp...

Repaired - Water Main Break

Update (October 18, 2:10 pm): Water service has been restored.

Update (October 17, 3:13 pm): The water main break has been temporarily fixed. Additional repairs are required tomorrow, October 18. Repairs will begin around 8:30 am with water service being t...

Boards & Commissions Applications Open

Applications are open for the following boards and commissions:

• Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
• Planning & Zoning Commission - Alternate
• Zoning Board of Adjustment - Alternate 

Applications can be returned to the City Secretary via email or in-pe...

Bulk Pickup is October 16

Bulk Pickup is October 16. Items can be placed curbside through 7 am on Monday, October 16. See acceptable and unacceptable Bulk Pickup items below.

Questions? Email Code Compliance.

Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Rate

THE CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE.

THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 3.5% PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,...

Special Storm Debris Pickup Update

Storm Debris Pickup is nearing completion on the south side of Baker Boulevard. Residences that have not yet had their storm debris picked up have been documented by Code Compliance. Once pickup on the south side of Baker Boulevard is complete, Republic S...

Special Storm Debris Pickup

On Monday, September 18, Republic Services will collect brush and limb storm debris. Please note the following:

• Republic will only pick up brush, limb and foliage storm debris for this Special Storm Debris pickup. Full trees cannot be placed curbside and m...

September Newsletter Online Now

Our September newsletter is now online. You can view the September newsletter in English and in Spanish. 

Applications Now Open for City of Richland Hills 75th Anniversary Committee

Applications are now open for the City of Richland Hills’ 75th Anniversary Committee!

Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase

Read the Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase.

Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Budget

View the Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Budget.

Bulk Pickup Update

Republic Services will be out today (August 31), tomorrow and Saturday to complete Bulk Pickup. Please note if your items have been tagged as non-compliant by Republic or were placed at the curb after 7 am on August 14 these items will not be collected. W...

Bulk Pickup Update

The City is aware that several houses have not had their Bulk Pickup items collected by Republic Services. Code Compliance has a list of houses whose bulk items have not yet been picked up, and the City has been in contact with Republic to ensure these ho...

City Facilities Closed Monday, September 4

City facilities will be closed on Monday, September 4, for Labor Day. Closures do not affect emergency services. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, September 5.

REPAIRED - Water Main Break

Update: Water service has been restored on Belton Street and Burns Street.

Water will be off on Belton Street and Burns Street due to a water main break. Estimated time to complete repairs is four to six hours. 

City Phones Back Online

(Updated August 24 at 12:02 pm): Phones at City facilities are back online. 

Phones at City facilities are currently offline. We are looking into the issue and will provide an update as soon as we are back online. This does not affect our...

August Newsletter Online Now

Our August newsletter is now online. You can view the August newsletter in English and in Spanish. 

Municipal Court Office Closed Tuesday, August 15

The Municipal Court Office will be closed Tuesday, August 15, for training. Regular Municipal Court Office hours will resume on Wednesday, August 16.

REPAIRED - Water Main Break

Water service has been restored on Dogwood Park Drive from Handley Ederville Road to Wesley Way.

Water will be off on Dogwood Park Drive from Handley Ederville Road to Wesley Way due to a water main break. Estimated time to complete repairs is currently un...

Bulk Pickup is August 14

Bulk Pickup is August 14. Items can be placed curbside beginning Saturday, August 5, through 7 am on Monday, August 14. Please pay special attention to the following Bulk Pickup collection requirements:

• Tree limbs, tree trimmings and brush: must be cut to ...

Stage 1 Water Restrictions

As a reminder, the City of Richland Hills follows the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's (TCEQ) Stage 1 water restriction guidelines, shown below:

• Monday: No watering allowed
• Tuesday and Friday: Non-residential sites only (apartments, busi...

REPAIRED - Water Main Break

Water service has been restored in the 3800 block of Scranton Drive and the 3800 block of Labadie Drive.

Notice of Intention to Issue Certificates of Obligation

Read the Notice of Intention to Issue Certificates of Obligation.

2022 Annual Report Online Now

The 2022 Annual Report is available online now.

Library Closed July 14

Update (July 13, 8:06 pm): The Library will be closed Friday, July 14. An update will be shared on Monday regarding the Library's Tuesday hours.

The Richland Hills Public Library has closed early today, July 13, due to a plumbing emergency. We apo...

July 13 Mobile Food Pantry Canceled

The July 13 mobile food pantry located in The Link's parking lot has been canceled due to extreme heat. The next Tarrant Area Food Bank mobile food pantry in Richland Hills will be on Thursday, August 10, at 5:30 pm. Additional food bank resources are ava...

Water Main Break

Update: Water service has been restored in the 2600 block of Mimosa Park Drive. 

Water service is off in the 2600 block of Mimosa Park Drive due to a water main break. Estimated time to complete repairs approximately 4 hours.

July Newsletter Online Now

Our July newsletter is now online. You can view the July newsletter in English and in Spanish. 

Independence Day Events

Start your morning with a bang! This year’s Red, White and YOU! Independence Day Celebration is on Tuesday, July 4. Red, White and YOU! kicks off with the Patriotic Parade at 9 am. Following the parade, event festivities will begin at the City P...

City Facilities Closed Tuesday, July 4

City facilities will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, for Independence Day. Closures do not affect emergency services. Regular hours will resume on Wednesday, July 5.

Though City facilities will be closed, Red, White & YOU! takes place on Tuesday, July 4,...

June Newsletter Online Now

Our June newsletter is now online. You can view the June newsletter in English and in Spanish. 

Outdoor Library Construction

Outdoor construction begins at the Library on Monday, June 5. The Library's entrance ramp will be replaced this summer to bring the entrance into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Library patrons needing ramp access while...

E-bill Notification Error

Update: This error has been fixed and e-bill notifications are being emailed again as they normally would. If you have any issues, please reach out to Utility Billing. 

Due to an error with our online Utility Billing system, e-bill notifications a...

Water Meter Replacement Project

The City of Richland Hills has begun a water meter replacement project to install residential and commercial water meters with an automatic (smart) meter reading system.

Wastewater Averaging is Underway

Wastewater averaging takes place December through February. Averaging is used to calculate residents' monthly sewer rate charges. New sewer rates take effect in April of each year. 

Wastewater averaging is done during the winter months when water ...

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Food and Toy Drive

The Richland Hills Fire Department is collecting non-perishable food and toys through December 19 for the Community Enrichment Center (CEC) in North Richland Hills. The CEC provides these items to families in need during the holidays. Residents can drop o...

Holiday Trash Pickup Changes

Republic Services' trash pickup schedule will be as follows:

• Thursday, November 24: Service normally provided on Friday will shift to Saturday.
• Sunday, December 25: Service normally provided Monday through Friday will operate as usual.
• Sunday, January 1: Ser...

State of the City

During the State of the City meeting on Tuesday, November 15, City Council gave a presentation about local economic conditions, the progress of capital projects and City finances.

City Facility Holiday Closures

City of Richland Hills facilities will be closed on the following dates for the Thanksgiving and Winter holidays:

• Thursday, November 24: City Hall, Public Works, Code Compliance, Animal Services, The Link and the Library.
• Friday, November 25: City Hall, Pub...