City Of Coppell

Much is made of Coppell’s enviable northwest Dallas County location — and for good reason.

It’s just a quick drive to DFW International Airport, the Las Colinas business center, the North Dallas business center or downtown Dallas. It’s not much further to downtown Fort Worth.

Coppell’s economy relies largely on its proximity to DFW International Airport, which is directly to its southwest and accessible by multiple highways and surface routes. As such, many corporations have shipping, distribution facilities and headquarters in a large commercial zone comprising the southwestern section of the city. Among them are Amazon, Lucent, The Container Store, Gordon Foods, Samsung, Mohawk Industries and many more. It is also home to AAA Texas Headquarters.

Coppell is proud of maintaining both a consistently low crime rate as well as low unemployment rate. Single-family homes range from around $200,000 to a few million, so Coppell offers a variety of housing options for any stage of life and budget.

The city prides itself on pedestrian and bicycle connectivity – residents enjoy more than 250 miles of sidewalks and 16 miles of trails. Parks are sprinkled throughout the community and offer a place for active or passive recreation.

All of this and more make Coppell the perfect place to live, work and play!

Business Environment

The City of Coppell is proud of our pro-business attitude encouraging the development of high-quality businesses and corporate relocation projects all committed to helping each and every one thrive.

Whether you have a feasibility question about a conceptual plan or a specific development question, the City’s Development Services team is available to help. Each of

its departments (utilities, drainage, landscaping, zoning, setbacks, building design) has a member on a Development Advisory Committee, which has a standing meeting every Tuesday morning at 9 am. To attend and get all your questions answered at once, please call (972) 304-3678 to schedule.

Business Incentives

The City of Coppell is committed to promoting economic growth, quality development and the ongoing improvement in the quality of life for all Coppell citizens. To help meet these objectives, the City of Coppell will, on a case-by-case basis, give consideration to provide economic incentives as a stimulus for quality economic development in the City including business attraction, retention, expansion and redevelopment.

Incentive Types

• Chapter 312 Tax Abatements • Chapter 380 Economic Development Grants • Fee Waivers • Freeport Tax Exemption • Expedited Permitting • Foreign Trade Zones

Please email ed@coppelltx.gov or call (972) 304-3500 for qualifications and application information.

Buy in Coppell

When a consumer buys local, significantly more of that money trickles down into the community. This is pure economic development and builds a stronger community.

The City of Coppell’s Buy in Coppell Program encourages residents to shop locally and gives a platform for businesses located within Coppell to advertise.

Buy in Coppell offers an app for consumers that can be used to find nearby locations, job postings and coupons from businesses. Businesses can register to be included FREE OF CHARGE. The list is updated annually. Please contact the Business Development team with questions.

CITY GOVERNMENT

The City of Coppell is governed by a mayor and seven council members, all elected at-large to their respective offices by the qualified voters of the city.

All powers of the City, except as otherwise provided in the Home Rule Charter, are vested in the City Council, which provides for the exercise and performance of all duties and obligations imposed upon the City by law.

City Council meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month in the Council Chambers at 255 E. Parkway Blvd. at 7:30 pm. Executive Session/Work Session begins at 5:30 pm. Work Session is open to the public in the first floor conference room. Typically there is only one meeting during the months of June, November and December.

Packets and agendas are posted at coppelltx.gov. Meetings can be viewed live on the internet and the City’s government cable access channel, CiTV.

Shown above left to right: Don Carroll, City Council Place 3; Biju Mathew, City Council Place 6; Mark Hill, Mayor Pro Tem, City Council Place 7; Kevin Nevels, City Council Place 4; Wes Mays, Mayor; Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, City Council Place 2; Cliff Long, City Council Place 1; John Jun, City Council Place 5; Mike Land, City Manager.

A NOTE FROM MAYOR WES MAYS

Coppell is one of those special places that has it all — a thriving business district, a top tier school district, acres of green space, and one-of-a-kind public amenities — wrapped up in a close-knit, small-town package. It’s a great place to start a business, raise a family, get to know your neighbors, put down roots and enjoy a comfortable life in a safe, yet exciting community.

We’re known throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex for providing an exceptional quality of life for our approximately 43,000 residents. In addition to our diverse residential community, I’m proud to say that Coppell is also home to nearly 1,900 businesses, including 28 corporate headquarters and 11 Fortune 500 businesses.

A history of strategic planning and a conservative fiscal approach have not only distinguished Coppell as a community of choice for families and businesses, but has also allowed for our stability during trying times.

And while these last few years have certainly given us some challenges, they also showed that we are prepared to meet unexpected surprises. We are always looking ahead and moving forward, continuously improving the way we provide service and bringing the community’s strategic goals to life. As a City, we’re working toward a more inclusive environment, planning for evolving demographics, boosting local businesses, hosting community events and programs, delivering necessary services and state-of-the-art amenities, providing opportunities for education and engagement, and so much more.

The transition from a rural farming town to the flourishing community that we know today happened neither overnight nor by accident: Coppell’s success is largely due to a history of visionary leaders, active and engaged residents, innovative business partners, and passionate city staff that are dedicated to providing high-quality services.

Our community spirit embraces small town values, the importance of family, and neighbors helping neighbors. People are willing to pitch in, and it is that volunteer spirit that sets Coppell apart. Take a walk in the Nature Park, get your hands dirty in the Community Garden, pick up something local from the Farmers Market in bustling Old Town Coppell, or enjoy a show at the Coppell Arts Center. Whether you are new to Coppell or have been here for many years, you will be inspired by our community spirit and passion to succeed.

I’m so glad you’ve chosen to call Coppell home, and I can’t wait to see what the future brings!

From its 4th of July celebrations to Scare on the Square, Coppell goes all-in for holidays. It’s one of the ways the city has earned its reputation as a family-friendly community with a small town vibe.

COPPELL BY THE NUMBERS

DEMOGRAPHICS

14.7 area in square miles 41,590 population 37.7 median age $134,681 median household income 15,318 number of housing units 68.4% owner-occupied residences 9 apartment facilities 2,831 apartment units

Educational Attainment

(ages 25+) 75.9% associates degree and higher 13.9% some college, no degree 7.7% completed high school 1.3% high school, no diploma

Race

51.5% White (not Hispanic or Latino) 26.9% Asian 8.7% White (Hispanic or Latino) 5.6% Black or African American 7.2% Other

Housing Units by Value

(owner-occupied) 38.6% $500,000+ 23.2% $400,000 - $499,999 21.2% $300,000 - $399,999 13.2% $200,000 - $299,999

PROPERTY TAX RATES

(Per $100 taxable valuation) $0.58 City of Coppell $1.29 Coppell ISD $1.25 CFB ISD $1.34 Lewisville ISD

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