Lancaster, TX · Dallas County
Building Permit Application
Property owners or authorized agents use this application to provide Lancaster with details about a proposed residential or commercial construction project.
What this form is
This application records the type and location of proposed work, along with details about the property owner, contractor, applicant, and project. It asks for information such as the work description, area, bedrooms, floors, construction and occupancy types, valuation, and whether the property is in a floodplain or has fire alarms or sprinklers.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized agents applying for a building permit for residential or commercial construction work can complete this form.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the owner or authorized agent signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Building Permit application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill out the permit type, construction address, owner, contractor, applicant, and project details.
- 3
Check Supporting Information
The document does not list required attachments; check with the city if you have questions about supporting materials.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the Building Permit application ask for?
- It asks for the permit type, construction address, owner, contractor, applicant, work description, property and building details, construction valuation, and other building information.
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit application?
- No. The document has no notary block; the owner or authorized agent signs and dates the application.
- How do I submit the Building Permit application?
- The document does not list a submission address or method. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.