Dallas Permitting Note: Dallas requires a permit for any fence over 6 feet in height, and front-yard fences are strictly limited to 4 feet in height without a special exception.
About Building Permits in Dallas
Building permits in Dallas are issued by the City of Dallas Development Services. Most residential permit applications are submitted online through the Dallas e-TRAKiT portal at dallascityhall.com/departments/sustainabledevelopment. Processing times for standard residential projects typically run 5–10 business days for standard residential projects.
2021 International Building Code with local amendments. Dallas requires a Certificate of Occupancy for any change in use or new habitable space, including ADUs.
Inspections are scheduled through the e-TRAKiT portal; most residential inspections occur within 2 business days.