Local services in Mesquite

Residents incorporated Mesquite on December 3, 1887, and NCTCOG lists its 2020 Census count as 150,108. For hiring, three city rules matter more than history.

Mesquite permits and the CSS portal

Building permits are applied for in the city's Citizen Self Service (CSS) portal. Before a permit can be issued, the applicant has to apply for a professional license in that same portal, with a copy of any required state license or a photo ID. The city says this applies to all homeowners and contractors, and that permit fees are non-refundable. So when a contractor says they will "pull the permit", ask whether they are already registered in CSS.

Water, watering and brush in Mesquite

Mesquite's drinking water starts at Lavon Reservoir and is treated by the North Texas Municipal Water District, then delivered by the city. Lawn watering is limited to twice a week, and from April 1 through October 31 sprinklers should stay off from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Large brush and bulky items are collected weekly from the front curb only, set out by 7:30 a.m., with bulk trash out no earlier than 24 hours ahead and capped at eight cubic yards.

Mesquite's 75149 ZIP sits in Oncor's delivery area inside the retail-choice market, so Oncor owns the wires and you pick the company that bills you. When Oncor's efficiency programs are open, they run through independent service providers, so ask an AC contractor whether it is one before you plan around an incentive.

For Dallas County addresses, property is appraised by the Dallas Central Appraisal District; your appraisal notice names the district for your home. For the 2026 tax year the residential protest deadline was May 15, 2026, DCAD prefers protests filed online through uFile, and filing a homestead exemption with DCAD is free. Flood zones are mapped by FEMA, and you can look up any address on FEMA's Map Service Center before you buy or build.

The city also runs its own mosquito program: its Health Division sets 29 traps a week and sprays by truck overnight when a trap tests positive for West Nile virus.

Each page below covers what a job costs, how to check the business with the state and the city, and the Mesquite rule that tends to come up.

Mesquite home repair and systems

• Plumbers in Mesquite
• AC repair and HVAC in Mesquite
• Electricians in Mesquite
• Roofers in Mesquite
• Pest control in Mesquite
• House cleaning in Mesquite
• Movers in Mesquite

Mesquite yard and outdoor work

• Tree service in Mesquite
• Pool cleaning in Mesquite

Mesquite professional services

• Dentists in Mesquite
• Attorneys in Mesquite
• Realtors in Mesquite
• Gyms in Mesquite

Mesquite is part of our Dallas-Fort Worth region. Nearby Garland and Dallas have their own pages; check the rules on each before you hire a business based across the line.