diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index b01cb6dc8..38a6fd550 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -5,7 +5,9 @@ about: Report a reproducible bug in the current release of NetBox
 ---
 
 <!--
-    NOTE: This form is only for reproducible bugs. If you need assistance with
+    NOTE: IF YOUR ISSUE DOES NOT FOLLOW THIS TEMPLATE, IT WILL BE CLOSED.
+
+    This form is only for reproducible bugs. If you need assistance with
     NetBox installation, or if you have a general question, DO NOT open an
     issue. Instead, post to our mailing list:
 
@@ -16,8 +18,8 @@ about: Report a reproducible bug in the current release of NetBox
     before submitting a bug report.
 -->
 ### Environment
-* Python version:  <!-- Example: 3.5.4 -->
-* NetBox version:  <!-- Example: 2.5.2 -->
+* Python version:  <!-- Example: 3.6.9 -->
+* NetBox version:  <!-- Example: 2.7.3 -->
 
 <!--
     Describe in detail the exact steps that someone else can take to reproduce
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/documentation_change.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/documentation_change.md
index 408beef44..9419e0ba9 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/documentation_change.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/documentation_change.md
@@ -5,6 +5,8 @@ about: Suggest an addition or modification to the NetBox documentation
 ---
 
 <!--
+    NOTE: IF YOUR ISSUE DOES NOT FOLLOW THIS TEMPLATE, IT WILL BE CLOSED.
+
     Please indicate the nature of the change by placing an X in one of the
     boxes below.
 -->
@@ -14,5 +16,13 @@ about: Suggest an addition or modification to the NetBox documentation
 [ ] Deprecation
 [ ] Cleanup (formatting, typos, etc.)
 
+### Area
+[ ] Installation instructions
+[ ] Configuration parameters
+[ ] Functionality/features
+[ ] REST API
+[ ] Administration/development
+[ ] Other
+
 <!-- Describe the proposed change(s). -->
 ### Proposed Changes
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
index ebe19d811..2f742d416 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
@@ -5,7 +5,9 @@ about: Propose a new NetBox feature or enhancement
 ---
 
 <!--
-    NOTE: This form is only for proposing specific new features or enhancements.
+    NOTE: IF YOUR ISSUE DOES NOT FOLLOW THIS TEMPLATE, IT WILL BE CLOSED.
+
+    This form is only for proposing specific new features or enhancements.
     If you have a general idea or question, please post to our mailing list
     instead of opening an issue:
 
@@ -19,8 +21,8 @@ about: Propose a new NetBox feature or enhancement
     before submitting a bug report.
 -->
 ### Environment
-* Python version:  <!-- Example: 3.5.4 -->
-* NetBox version:  <!-- Example: 2.3.6 -->
+* Python version:  <!-- Example: 3.6.9 -->
+* NetBox version:  <!-- Example: 2.7.3 -->
 
 <!--
     Describe in detail the new functionality you are proposing. Include any
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/housekeeping.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/housekeeping.md
index e03ae63a2..f9ad4142d 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/housekeeping.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/housekeeping.md
@@ -1,14 +1,13 @@
 ---
 name: 🏡 Housekeeping
-about: A change pertaining to the codebase itself
+about: A change pertaining to the codebase itself (developers only)
 
 ---
 
 <!--
-    NOTE: This type of issue should be opened only by those reasonably familiar
-    with NetBox's code base and interested in contributing to its development.
-
-    Describe the proposed change(s) in detail.
+    NOTE: This template is for use by maintainers only. Please do not submit
+    an issue using this template unless you have been specifically asked to
+    do so.
 -->
 ### Proposed Changes