Due to the continued rise of active COVID-19 cases in Hays County, the City of Buda will return to conducting business virtually. Starting Monday, July 13 Buda City facilities, including the Buda Police Department, will begin conducting business virtually until further notice. This means there will be no walk-ins, with all business being done via telephone and computer. The City of Buda will continue to monitor this evolving situation and make further adjustments if needed.
You can contact City Departments directly at the numbers below:
Public Works (512-312-2876)
Buda Police Department - Non-Emergency - (512-393-7896)
Buda Public Library- (512-295-5899)
Parks and Recreation - (512-523-1081)
Utility Billing - (512-295-8845)
Municipal Court - (512-295-2562)
Planning, Permitting, and Engineering - (512-312-5745)
Visitor’s Center - (512-295-7170)
For more information on Buda Library Services:
Starting Monday, July 13 the Buda Public Library will be available by phone at 512-295-5899 Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Buda Public Library Curbside Service will be Mondays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. People who can’t pick up during those times can email librarian@budalibrary.org to arrange another pick-up time.
All items going forward will be checked out for 3 weeks. Check-ins will continue to be delayed, but grace periods will account for this.
Buda Public Library Electronic Resources: https://buda.biblionix.com/catalog/
Buda Public Library: www.budalibrary.org
Utility billing payments may be paid online at https://www.municipalonlinepayments.com/budatx or through the automated phone system at 1-866-279-0787. Additional ways to make utility payments include online through your bank, by mail to 405 E. Loop St., Building 100, Buda, Texas, or by utilizing the utility payment drop boxes at the front entrance of the building and near the library book drop. Customers can contact utility billing staff directly by email at utilitybilling@ci.buda.tx.us or over the phone at 512-295-8845.
Additional online resources:
Permitting and Inspections: https://www.mygovernmentonline.org/ - Phone – 512-312-5745
Licenses, Permits and Fees: http://ci.buda.tx.us/297/Applications-Licenses-Permits-Fees
Report a Concern: https://ci.buda.tx.us/RequestTracker.aspx
You can view City Council meetings online here:
https://www.ci.buda.tx.us/390/Council-Board-Commission-Meetings---VIEW
Municipal Court
Although operations are closed to the public, individuals may still contact the Court by phone and email to get information and handle their cases; many options are available that do not require a personal appearance.
All in person court dockets will be rescheduled after August 10; individuals will be notified by mail of their new court date.
All due dates will be extended until August 10, including:
- Initial appearance dates (as indicated on citation)
- Payment dates (payment plans, extensions, etc…)
- Deferral dates (driving safety course, other deferrals)
- Community Service
All individuals are encouraged to call the Court at 512-295-2562 or email the Court at budamuniciplacourt@ci.buda.tx.us in lieu of making personal appearances to take care of their court business.
Buda Municipal Court also has online payment options at https://www.municipalonlinepayments.com/budatx/court/search.
