Permit records
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Dallas permit records are public. The jurisdiction publishes them through an online record search.
By Mario Bailey Last checked · 10 official sources
- Project types verified
- 10
- in Dallas
- Search verified
- 12 Jul 2026
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- 320 E. Jefferson Blvd., Dallas, TX 75203
- Official permit page
- Official fee schedule
What needs a permit in Dallas
Every project type we have verified in Dallas, with the rule, the threshold, and the fee that applies here.
| Project | Permit needed? | Threshold | Typical fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck Permit | It depends | decks platforms walks or driveways not more than 30 inches above grade and not over any basement or story on single-family or duplex premises are exempt | ...standalone trade permits), value of work times 0.009652 times 1.33 with a $175... |
| Electrical Permit | Permit required | Any size | ...standalone trade permits), value of work times 0.009652 times 1.33 with a $175... |
| Fence Permit | It depends | fences in side or rear yard over 6 ft require a permit; front yard fences over 4 ft require a permit | ...Repairs schedule (Table B-I), value of work times 0.009652 times 1.33 with a $175... |
| HVAC Permit | Permit required | Any size | ...Repairs schedule (Table B-I), value of work times 0.009652 times 1.33 with a $175... |
| Patio Permit | It depends | detached patio covers of 200 sq ft or less on single-family or duplex premises are exempt; attached patio covers and those over 200 sq ft require a permit | ...Repairs schedule (Table B-I), value of work times 0.009652 times 1.33 with a $175... |
| Plumbing Permit | Permit required | Any size | ...Repairs schedule (Table B-I), value of work times 0.009652 times 1.33 with a $175... |
| Pool Permit | It depends | prefabricated pools with walls completely above grade capacity under 5000 gallons and depth less than 24 inches are exempt; all other pools require a permit | ...or Repairs schedule (Table B-I), value times 0.009652 times 1.33 with a $175... |
| Roof Replacement Permit | It depends | re-roofing of single-family or duplex valued at $500 or less does not require a permit; re-roofing valued over $500 or full replacement requires a permit | ...Repairs schedule (Table B-I), value of work times 0.009652 times 1.33 with a $175... |
| Shed Permit | It depends | one-story detached utility or storage buildings under 200 sq ft without utilities on single-family or duplex premises are exempt from a permit | ...Repairs schedule (Table B-I), value of work times 0.009652 times 1.33 with a $175... |
| Solar Permit | Permit required | Any size | ...Repairs schedule (Table B-I), value of work times 0.009652 times 1.33 with a $175... |