Building permits in Arlington, Texas
Of the 10 common home projects we have verified in Arlington, 4 need a permit outright and 6 depend on size or scope. Click any project for the full rule, fee, and how to apply.
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Verified against official sources- Project types verified
- 10
- in Arlington
City of Arlington Planning and Development Services Department, Building Inspections Division
- City Hall, 101 W. Abram St., 2nd Floor, Arlington, TX 76010
- Phone: 817-459-6502
- Email: planningdevelopment@arlingtontx.gov
- Official permit page
- Permit portal
- Official fee schedule
Look up a permit in Arlington
Arlington permit records are public, and you can check a property's permit history by address online.
What needs a permit in Arlington
Of the 10 common home projects we have verified in Arlington, 4 need a permit outright and 6 depend on size or scope. Click any project for the full rule, fee, and how to apply.
Planning and Development Services Fee Schedule, Effective June 1, 2026, Resolution No, for every permit type below. The fee column shows what differs by project.
| Project | Permit needed? | Threshold | Typical fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck Permit | It depends | height of an uncovered deck above grade at any point | 26 - 151, Residential Construction: "Patio Cover, Screened Porch, Gazebo & Decks*... |
| Electrical Permit | Permit required | Not specified | 26 - 151, Building Permit for Electrical: "Per Trade - Commercial and Residential New... |
| Fence Permit | It depends | share of one side of an existing fence being repaired or replaced | 26 - 151, Residential Construction: "Fence, Residential Lot $50.00 each" |
| HVAC Permit | Permit required | Not specified | 26 - 151, Mechanical: "Per Trade - Commercial and Residential New Construction Permits... |
| Patio Permit | It depends | height of an uncovered patio above grade at any point | 26 - 151, Residential Construction: "Patio Cover, Screened Porch, Gazebo & Decks*... |
| Plumbing Permit | Permit required | Not specified | 26 - 151, Plumbing Permits: "Per Trade - Commercial and Residential New Construction... |
| Pool Permit | It depends | depth of a prefabricated inflatable swimming pool | 26 - 151, Residential Construction: "Swimming Pool - In-ground (1 & 2 Family) (Spa... |
| Roof Replacement Permit | It depends | area of roof covering material being replaced | 26 - 151, Residential Construction: "Reroof* $325.00". |
| Shed Permit | It depends | floor area of a one-story detached tool or storage shed | 26 - 151, Residential Construction: "Portable Storage/Accessory Building 320 sq.ft. |
| Solar Permit | Permit required | Not specified | 26 - 151, Residential Construction: "Solar Panel* $325.00" and "Home Backup Power... |
Planning a project in Arlington?
Hire it out
Before you sign, ask the contractor:
- Who pulls the permit, you or me, and is the permit fee included in the bid?
- Which inspections will this job need, and who meets the inspector on site?
- Is your contractor license active in this locality, and under which business name?
Planning several things at once? Check your whole project