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Commercial New Construction Permit in Dallas, Texas

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

When you need this permit

  • 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

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Fee schedule

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

Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

    Tips

    • As of October 2025, fee collection for a list of common commercial record types (including Commercial New Construction, Alteration/Addition, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Roofing, Demolition, Pool/Spa, Solar/PV, Accessory Structure, Foundation Repair, and Drive Approach/Sidewalk permits) moved to an early, consolidated collection point at the end of the pre-screen phase, reducing the number of separate payment transactions.
    • Projects may qualify for the Q-Team expedited plan review service (additional intake fee plus $1,000/hour review fee, capped by project square footage) if they are properly zoned, platted, and have completed first engineering review.

    Frequently asked questions

    Dallas requires a commercial new construction permit for: 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. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Dallas Planning & Development - Permitting & Inspections at 214-948-4480 before starting work.

    In Dallas, the published New Commercial Construction Permit Fee, $0-2,000 valuation is: value x 0 + $75. Additional published fees: 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. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

    Dallas does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Dallas Planning & Development - Permitting & Inspections at 214-948-4480 for current turnaround.

    You'll need: Current Permit Fee Estimate Worksheet; Certificate of Occupancy Checklist; DWU Water/Wastewater Service Installation Application; Bond Agreement (Dallas Water Utilities). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

    Apply through City of Dallas Planning & Development - Permitting & Inspections at Oak Cliff Municipal Center, 320 E. Jefferson Blvd., Room 118, Dallas, TX 75203. Phone: 214-948-4480, email: pud@dallas.gov. Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. Official information: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/sustainabledevelopment/buildinginspection/Pages/default.aspx.

    Dallas, Texas has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (ICC), with Dallas Amendments - Dallas City Code Chapter 53, effective May 12, 2023; 2021 International Residential Code (ICC), with Dallas Amendments - Dallas City Code Chapter 57, effective May 12, 2023; 2021 International Existing Building Code (ICC), with Dallas Amendments - Dallas City Code Chapter 58, effective June 13, 2022; 2021 International Plumbing Code (ICC), with Dallas Amendments - Dallas City Code Chapter 54, effective May 12, 2023; 2021 International Mechanical Code (ICC), with Dallas Amendments - Dallas City Code Chapter 55, effective May 12, 2023; 2023 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), with Dallas Amendments - Dallas City Code Chapter 56 (the city's Electrical Inspections page states this same 2023 NEC edition is adopted 'effective June 13, 2022,' which predates the 2023 code's publication - see contradiction note); 2021 International Fire Code (ICC), with Dallas Amendments - Dallas City Code Chapter 16, effective February 10, 2023; 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (ICC), with Dallas Amendments - Dallas City Code Chapter 59, effective May 12, 2023; 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (ICC), with Dallas Amendments - Dallas City Code Chapter 60, effective May 12, 2023; 2015 International Green Construction Code (ICC), with Dallas Amendments - Dallas City Code Chapter 61; 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ICC), with Dallas Amendments - Dallas City Code Chapter 62, effective June 13, 2022. Local amendments apply — see the Dallas overview page for the full list.

    Submit your Building Permit and/or Certificate of Occupancy applications using DallasNow.

    For an official copy of a Certificate of Occupancy log into DallasNow or visit the Central Files office in Room LL29.

    Sources & verification

    Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-09-06.

    Fee schedules

    Department & other records

    Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Dallas building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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