Permit records
Arlington permit search
Arlington permit records are public. The county publishes them through Arlington Permits, and searching does not require an account.
By Mario Bailey Last checked · 10 official sources
- Project types verified
- 10
- in Arlington
- Search verified
- 23 Aug 2026
- we opened it ourselves
Search Arlington permit records
The same tool has separate tabs for searching a permit, a contractor, and a business.
The search accepts address.
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How to search
- Open the Arlington permit record search.
- Enter an address.
- Open a result to see the permit's status, inspection history, and issue date.
If the permit does not turn up
Older permits are often missing from online records, and a permit filed under a contractor's name will not surface in an address search that expects the owner. City of Arlington Planning and Development Services Department, Building Inspections Division can check the paper file.
- City Hall, 101 W. Abram St., 2nd Floor, Arlington, TX 76010
- Phone: 817-459-6502
- Email: planningdevelopment@arlingtontx.gov
- Official permit page
- Official fee schedule
What needs a permit in Arlington
Every project type we have verified in Arlington, with the rule, the threshold, and the fee that applies here.
| Project | Permit needed? | Threshold | Typical fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck Permit | It depends | height of an uncovered deck above grade at any point | ...Residential Construction: "Patio Cover, Screened Porch, Gazebo & Decks*... |
| Electrical Permit | Permit required | Any size | ..."Per Trade - Commercial and Residential New Construction Permits $100.00" where... |
| Fence Permit | It depends | share of one side of an existing fence being repaired or replaced | ...Resolution No. 26 - 151, Residential Construction: "Fence, Residential Lot $50.00... |
| HVAC Permit | Permit required | Any size | ..."Per Trade - Commercial and Residential New Construction Permits $100.00" for... |
| Patio Permit | It depends | height of an uncovered patio above grade at any point | ...Residential Construction: "Patio Cover, Screened Porch, Gazebo & Decks*... |
| Plumbing Permit | Permit required | Any size | ...Permits: "Per Trade - Commercial and Residential New Construction Permits $100.00"... |
| Pool Permit | It depends | depth of a prefabricated inflatable swimming pool | ...Construction: "Swimming Pool - In-ground (1 & 2 Family) (Spa included)* $325.00... |
| Roof Replacement Permit | It depends | area of roof covering material being replaced | ...June 1, 2026, Resolution No. 26 - 151, Residential Construction: "Reroof*... |
| Shed Permit | It depends | floor area of a one-story detached tool or storage shed | ...Construction: "Portable Storage/Accessory Building 320 sq.ft. and under $50.00... |
| Solar Permit | Permit required | Any size | ...1, 2026, Resolution No. 26 - 151, Residential Construction: "Solar Panel* $325.00"... |