Departments

City Hall
201 N. Buffalo
Canton, Texas 75103
Phone - (903) 567-1841 (Administration) and (903) 567-2826 (Utility Billing)
Fax – (903) 567-1793
 
Location for utility billing office, garage sale permits, building and health permits and location of city offices of City Manager, City Secretary, Accounts Payable, Code Enforcement/Building Inspector and Human Resources.
 
 
Animal Shelter
320 Arnold Paul Road
Canton, Texas 75103
Phone - (903) 567-4880
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
 
Surrender lost animals or to adopt animals or to report loose animals or animal abuse.
 
 
Development Services Department - Code Enforcement /Building Inspector/Health
201 N. Buffalo
Canton, Texas 75103
Phone - (903) 567-1841
Fax – (903) 567-1793
 
Report violations of city ordinances (such as a junked vehicle, property that needs mowing, etc.)

Contact the Building Inspector for permits or inspections on building/construction within the city limits

 
 
Fire Department
1390 S Trade Days Blvd
Canton, Texas 75103
Phone - (903) 567-6477
 
Contact for a burn permit.
CALL 911 FOR EMERGENCIES
 
 
First Monday Department
800 First Monday Lane
Canton, Texas 75103
Main Office - (903) 567-6556
Civic Center – (903) 567-1067
Fax - (903) 567-2923
 
For information about First Monday or to book First Monday spaces. Also location to book events at the Canton Civic Center and Senior Citizens Building.
 
 
 
Municipal Court
555 Hwy 243 West
Canton, Texas 75103
Phone - (903) 567-1500
Fax (903) 567-1450
 
To pay fines for tickets, moving violations, etc. within the city.
 
Police Department
555 Hwy 243 West
Canton, Texas 75103
Phone - (903) 567-4991
Fax – (903) 567-6429 
 
Contact the Police Department for fishing and boating permits or for parade permits.
CALL 911 FOR EMERGENCIES
 
 
Streets/Utilities Department
201 N. Buffalo
Canton, Texas 75103
(903) 567-6677 – Daytime
(903) 567-4991 – Nights and Weekends
 
Contact for help with a water break, sewer problem, street repair, etc.
 
 
Transfer Station
VZ County Road 3120 (mailing address 201 N. Buffalo)
Canton, Texas 75103
Phone - Sanitation Solutions 903-784-0124
 
To dispose of bulk items and/or household trash.
 
 
Wastewater Treatment Plant
201 N. Buffalo
Canton, Texas 75103
 
 
Water Plant
201 N. Buffalo
Canton, Texas 75103