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Residential New Construction Permit in Dallas, Texas

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

When you need this permit

  • Application and plan submittal through the DallasNow online portal
  • Termite Protection Form
  • Residential Buildings Energy Compliance Certificate or Compliance Path documentation

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Fee schedule

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

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

    Frequently asked questions

    Dallas requires a residential new construction permit for: Application and plan submittal through the DallasNow online portal; Termite Protection Form; Residential Buildings Energy Compliance Certificate or Compliance Path documentation. 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 Single-Family and Duplex Construction Permit Fee, 0-700 sq ft is: square footage x 1.07 = permit fee. Additional published fees: 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. 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: Residential New Construction Checklist; Residential Infill Waiver (where applicable); Sidewalk Waiver (where applicable); Termite Protection Form; Residential Buildings Energy Compliance Certificate; Residential Buildings Energy Compliance Path; Water and Wastewater Service Installation Application. 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.

    Generally, a building permit is needed for work involving structural elements of a building. Permits are not required for certain construction work. Historic or conservation districts have special requirements for work on the exterior of properties. Permits can be obtained through DallasNow.

    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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