Current News & Announcements

Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment and Standing Committees

Resident volunteers are needed for the 2026 appointments to Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment and Standing Committees. For information and the application form please click here. Please complete the Committee Application and email it to: city.secretary@volentetexas.gov or return it in person to 16201 Dodd Street, Suite 100, Volente, Texas 78641. Applications are being accepted for the upcoming vacant positions on the Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and Standing committees.

Short-term Rental Conditional Use Permit

Please be advised that Short Term Rentals are not a permitted use of property in the Village of Volente. To qualify for an STR, you must first obtain a Conditional Use Permit, which includes a P&Z public hearing, as well as a Council Meeting public hearing. Neighbors within 500 feet of your property are required to be notified in advance. Please understand that by following the process and submitting the appropriate application fees does not guarantee approval of operating an STR. If a Conditional Use Permit is approved, you will receive a Short Term Rental License, which will need to be renewed annually. For more information on the process for a Short-term Rental Conditional Use Permit, click here.

Volente Vision Statement

We the citizens of the Village of Volente believe in:

Civic Pride
Environmental Awareness
Minimal Government
Diversity and Friendship
Privacy and Individuality

We are dedicated to remaining united and working together as friends, neighbors and citizens for the protection and preservation of the natural beauty and uniqueness of our country village and family way of life.
We will endeavor to protect the quality of life for future generations and ourselves.
We envision a cohesive lakeside village that promotes harmony and diversity of community, inclusive of all socioeconomic strata and age groups. We will protect our environment and ensure responsible and appropriate land use.
We will keep our village safe from injury, crime and pollution. We will preserve our right to remain private in our daily lives, but at the same time promote civic pride and sense of community.
We believe in minimal government regulation and taxation. As empowered citizens we will constructively participate in, question and oversee our elected government. We understand the community will face challenges and a sufficient level of government will be provided to protect this vision and our core values.