How do I request the addition of material? How does the Library develop its collection?
How do I request reconsideration or removal of material?
Please check out our Request for Addition or Withdrawal of Materials page.
Archives: faqs
Use for FAQs: “How do I” posts, New Resident and New business
Print from Home with PrinterOn
Our printing service, PrinterOn, allows you to send your black and white or color documents to print on the printer at the Library for a nominal charge.
Operate a Golf Cart in the city limits
The City has established a process for permitting and allowing golf carts on public streets in Van Alstyne. Check out this page for how to obtain a permit.
Apply for a Permit for a Food Truck
Van Alstyne welcomes mobile food vendors, food trucks, snowcone and ice cream stands, etc.
Learn more at our mobile food vendor page.
Borrow e-books
Check out this step-by-step guide on how to borrow e-books from the Van Alstyne Public Library!
Find Out How Many & What Kind Animals are Permitted in the City?
The City of Van Alstyne welcomes you and your pets!
Commonly asked questions include: How many pets are allowed? Can we keep chickens?
Please check out the pet ordinance on Municode.com.
Apply to serve on a City Board or Commission
The City of Van Alstyne has an online application with links to resources about all the opportunities available to serve. Here is the online application.
Get Directions to City Hall
NEW LOCATION as of August 13, 2018: City Hall is located at 152 N Main Dr.., Van Alstyne, TX 75495. It’s in Downtown, just off West Jefferson St. across from the railroad tracks. This is where you apply for permits and request new water & sewer service.
Here is a map:
File Sales Tax?
Texas imposes a 6.25 percent state sales and use tax on all retail sales, leases and rentals of most goods, as well as taxable services. Local taxing jurisdictions (cities, counties, special purpose districts and transit authorities) can also impose up to 2 percent sales and use tax for a maximum combined rate of 8.25 percent.
What sales tax jurisdiction applies to your business’ location? The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts website has everything you need to know. Visit the Texas Sales and Use Tax page.
Apply for a Specific Use Permit
The Specific Use Permit application is the same as the Zoning Change application.
This is not the same as a Special Event Permit, which is for a one-time event such as a festival or parade.