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Dallas building permits
Dallas, Texas — as published 2026-09-06.
Reviewed 2026-09-06 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential New Construction Permit
A Residential Permit is an official approval from the City of Dallas that allows you to start construction, renovation, or major repairs on your home. It ensures that your project meets safety codes and building standards designed to protect you, your family, and your community. Applications for new single-family and duplex construction are submitted through the DallasNow online portal.
Reviewed 2026-09-06 · Source
Requirements
- Application and plan submittal through the DallasNow online portal
- Termite Protection Form
- Residential Buildings Energy Compliance Certificate or Compliance Path documentation
Required documents
- RequiredResidential New Construction Checklist
- RequiredResidential Infill Waiver (where applicable)
- RequiredSidewalk Waiver (where applicable)
- RequiredTermite Protection Form
- RequiredResidential Buildings Energy Compliance Certificate
- RequiredResidential Buildings Energy Compliance Path
- RequiredWater and Wastewater Service Installation Application
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Single-Family and Duplex Construction Permit Fee, 0-700 sq ft | square footage x 1.07 = permit fee | — |
| New Single-Family and Duplex Construction Permit Fee, 701-2,350 sq ft | square footage x 0.34569 + $300 | — |
| New Single-Family and Duplex Construction Permit Fee, 2,351-10,500 sq ft | square footage x 0.077 + $800 | — |
| New Single-Family and Duplex Construction Permit Fee, 10,501+ sq ft | square footage x 0.0272 + $1,000 | — |
| Minimum Inspection Fee (1 trade) | $125 | — |
| Minimum Inspection Fee (9 or more trades) | $1,125 | — |
Residential Remodel / Addition Permit
Covers remodeling, additions, and repair work to existing one- and two-family dwellings, including work that requires energy-code compliance for trade work on existing residences. Applications and checklists are submitted through DallasNow.
Reviewed 2026-09-06 · Source
Requirements
- Remodel Checklist completion
- General Repair Scope of Work Form for repair-only projects
- Energy Code Remodels/Renovations form when trade work triggers energy-code compliance
- Homeowner's Exemption from Contractor Registration form, if the homeowner is acting as their own contractor
Required documents
- RequiredResidential Addition Checklist
- RequiredRemodel Checklist (Single-Family Dwelling Remodel)
- RequiredEnergy Code Remodels/Renovations (form)
- RequiredGeneral Repair Scope of Work Form
- RequiredHomeowner's Exemption from Contractor Registration
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alterations or Repairs of Single-Family and Duplex Structures - base permit fee | $181 per dwelling unit | — |
| Alterations or Repairs of Single-Family and Duplex Structures - additional trades | + $100 per additional trade | — |
Commercial New Construction Permit
A commercial building permit is an official authorization required before constructing, altering, or renovating a commercial property. It ensures that all work complies with local building codes, zoning regulations, and safety standards. Applications are submitted through DallasNow.
Reviewed 2026-09-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building Permit and/or Certificate of Occupancy application submitted via DallasNow
- Zoning verification via the city's Zoning Maps
- Predevelopment meeting recommended for complex projects
Required documents
- RequiredCurrent Permit Fee Estimate Worksheet
- RequiredCertificate of Occupancy Checklist
- RequiredDWU Water/Wastewater Service Installation Application
- RequiredBond Agreement (Dallas Water Utilities)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Commercial Construction Permit Fee, $0-2,000 valuation | value x 0 + $75 | — |
| New Commercial Construction Permit Fee, $2,000-25,000 valuation | value x 0.0095 + $100 | — |
| New Commercial Construction Permit Fee, $25,001-60,000 valuation | value x 0.0075 + $100 | — |
| New Commercial Construction Permit Fee, $60,001-200,000 valuation | value x 0.027665 + $350 | — |
| New Commercial Construction Permit Fee, $200,001-900,000 valuation | value x 0.006325 + $400 | — |
| New Commercial Construction Permit Fee, $900,001-1,500,000 valuation | value x 0.003895 + $500 | — |
| New Commercial Construction Permit Fee, $1,500,001-2,500,000 valuation | value x 0.003862 + $700 | — |
| New Commercial Construction Permit Fee, $2,500,001-5,000,000 valuation | value x 0.003630 + $850 | — |
| New Commercial Construction Permit Fee, $5,000,000-10,000,000 valuation | value x 0.005095 + $1,100 | — |
| New Commercial Construction Permit Fee, $10,000,000 or more valuation | value x 0.002527 + $1,300 | — |
| New Multi-Family Construction Permit Fee | $652 per dwelling unit | — |
| Minimum Inspection Fee (1 trade) | $125 | — |
| Minimum Inspection Fee (9 or more trades) | $1,125 | — |
Commercial Alteration / Addition Permit
Covers alterations, additions, and repairs to existing commercial buildings, priced on a valuation-based sliding scale distinct from the new-construction fee table.
Reviewed 2026-09-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building Permit application submitted via DallasNow
Required documents
- RequiredCurrent Permit Fee Estimate Worksheet
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alterations or Repairs Permit Fee, $0-2,000 valuation | value x 0 + $132 | — |
| Alterations or Repairs Permit Fee, $2,000-25,000 valuation | value x 0.0057394 + $143 | — |
| Alterations or Repairs Permit Fee, $25,001-60,000 valuation | value x 0.004312869 + $259 | — |
| Alterations or Repairs Permit Fee, $60,001-100,000 valuation | value x 0.003997634 + $400 | — |
| Alterations or Repairs Permit Fee, $100,001-300,000 valuation | value x 0.002464894 + $739 | — |
| Alterations or Repairs Permit Fee, $300,001-500,000 valuation | value x 0.002764076 + $1,382 | — |
| Alterations or Repairs Permit Fee, $500,001-700,000 valuation | value x 0.002456814 + $2,336 | — |
| Alterations or Repairs Permit Fee, $700,001-900,000 valuation | value x 0.002596076 + $1,720 | — |
| Alterations or Repairs Permit Fee, $900,001-1,100,000 valuation | value x 0.002793145 + $3,072 | — |
| Alterations or Repairs Permit Fee, $1,100,001-2,500,000 valuation | value x 0.00151757 + $3,794 | — |
| Alterations or Repairs Permit Fee, $2,500,001-5,000,000 valuation | value x 0.001209584 + $6,048 | — |
| Alterations or Repairs Permit Fee, $5,000,001-10,000,000 valuation | value x 0.001073154 + $10,732 | — |
| Alterations or Repairs Permit Fee, $10,000,001 or more valuation | value x 0.002153246 + $21,532 | — |
| Minimum Inspection Fee (based on # of trades or valuation, whichever is greater; 1 trade) | $125 | — |
Demolition Permit
Required before demolishing a structure. Complete removal of structures and foundations requires a demolition permit (per the city's guidance for storm-damaged single-family dwellings, which applies the same general demolition-permit requirement used citywide).
Reviewed 2026-09-06 · Source
Requirements
- Permit application via DallasNow
Required documents
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition Fee | $205 + $0.21 per square foot of floor area | — |
| Signs - Removal/Demolition | $78 | — |
Electrical Permit
Trade permit for electrical work, reviewed under the 2023 National Electrical Code with Dallas Amendments (Dallas City Code Chapter 56). Registered electrical contractors may apply for standalone electrical trade permits online.
Reviewed 2026-09-06 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical Contractor Registration with the City of Dallas
- State Electrical License through the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR)
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Contractor Registration form
- RequiredRequest for Temporary Utilities form
- RequiredElectrical No Work Checklist - Clean and Show
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standalone single-trade permit, minimum inspection fee | $125 (per the Minimum Inspection Fee Schedule; full permit fee is valuation-based per the Alterations or Repairs Permit Fee table when tied to a larger project) | — |
Plumbing Permit
Trade permit for plumbing work, reviewed under the 2021 International Plumbing Code with Dallas Amendments (Dallas City Code Chapter 54). Effective June 1, 2026, plumbing rough and final inspections must be scheduled together with the corresponding mechanical inspections on the same day.
Reviewed 2026-09-06 · Source
Requirements
- Plumbing Contractor registration with the City of Dallas
Required documents
- RequiredPlumbing Contractor and Medical Gas Registration form
- RequiredBackflow Assembly Tester Registration Form
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Backflow Prevention Device Filing Fee | $81 | — |
| Standalone single-trade permit, minimum inspection fee | $125 (per the Minimum Inspection Fee Schedule; full permit fee is valuation-based when tied to a larger project) | — |
Mechanical Permit
Trade permit for HVAC/mechanical work, reviewed under the 2021 International Mechanical Code with Dallas Amendments (Dallas City Code Chapter 55). Effective June 1, 2026, mechanical rough and final inspections must be scheduled together with the corresponding plumbing inspections on the same day.
Reviewed 2026-09-06 · Source
Requirements
- Mechanical Contractor registration with the City of Dallas
Required documents
- RequiredMechanical Contractor Registration form
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standalone single-trade permit, minimum inspection fee | $125 (per the Minimum Inspection Fee Schedule; full permit fee is valuation-based when tied to a larger project) | — |
Roofing Permit
Minor repairs to roofing or roof vents do not require a permit, but replacing large areas of a roof or an entire roof requires a re-roof (roofing) permit. Roofing permits may be obtained over the counter at district offices, the Oak Cliff Municipal Center, or online.
Reviewed 2026-09-06 · Source
Requirements
Required documents
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|
Fence and Swimming Pool Barrier Permit
Permit covering fence construction and required swimming pool safety barriers, per the city's Fence and Swimming Pool Barrier Permit Checklist. Pool construction itself is also reviewed under the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code with Dallas Amendments (Dallas City Code Chapter 62).
Reviewed 2026-09-06 · Source
Requirements
Required documents
- RequiredFence and Swimming Pool Barrier Permit Checklist
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|
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