Bull Shoals Government and Services

Bull Shoals has a mayor/council form of government with 6 council members elected from wards. Three city police officers serve the town assisted by six volunteer reserve officers. The fire department consists of a fire chief / emergency medical technician, an additional EMT, and 20 volunteer firefighters. The town's fire rating is a Class 5. 

Utilities

Bull Shoals' water system pumps on average 170,000 gallons/day from Bull Shoals Lake and has storage of 500,000 gallons. Monthly residential water rates are $14.64 for the first 2,000 gallons used, plus $4.50 for every additional 1,000. Monthly residential sewer rates are $13.50 for the first 2,000 gallons plus $2.42 for any additional part of 1,000 gallons. The city's wastewater treatment plant has a rated capacity of 500,000 gallons a day.

Trash pickup service is provided to customers by the company which receives the bid for city trash pickup, and the city operates a recycling project. Both programs together cost $11.50 per month.  Further information about the water and sewer department and the trash pickup service can be obtained by calling the Bull Shoals Public Utilities at 870-445-4788.

Electric

Entergy Corporation serves the Bull Shoals area with electric transmission voltages of 161,000 and city primary voltages of 13,800. Available voltages are 110, 220 and 440. Call Mike Ragland at 800-368-3749.

City business fees

Each business pays a flat $15 annual business license fee. Contact Bull Shoals City Hall - 870-445-4775. Separate city fees are payable to the city for building, electrical, plumbing, signs and mechanical inspections. 

Tax Rates: Income, Real Estate and Personal