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.
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... |