Lake Dallas, TX · Denton County

No notary required

Residential Building Permit Application

Lake Dallas property owners and contractors use this application to request permits for residential construction, additions, remodeling, and other listed work.

What this form is

Use this application to request a permit for residential work such as new homes, additions, remodeling, roofing, plumbing, electrical work, fences, and accessory buildings. It asks for project and owner details, work descriptions, contractor information, and building measurements, and lists required plans for different project types. The form notes that each trade requires a separate permit and that permits require final inspection.

Who needs it

Property owners or contractors planning residential construction or other listed work in Lake Dallas need this application to request a building permit.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

No notary is required; the applicant signs and dates the application, and the document lists no notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Residential Building Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in the project, owner, work description, building measurement, and contractor information requested.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Plans

    Check the application’s required-documents list for plans that apply to your type of project.

  4. 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

Do I need a notary for the Residential Building Permit Application?
No. The applicant signs and dates the application; the document does not list a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Residential Building Permit Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What information does the application request?
It asks for project and owner details, a description of the work, building measurements, and contractor information.
What documents may be required with the application?
Required plans vary by project. The form lists items such as plot, building, foundation, drainage, and grading plans.

Need something notarized?

This Residential Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.