Online Permits

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*Fees for permits are being waived for residential and commercial property owners affected by the recent storm. If you are obtaining a permit related to the storm, contact our staff directly at 972-744-4180.*

Construction Types

Express Permitting Program

Guaranteed plan review time of 3 business days for small business owners and projects from the date of submittal.

Create New Online Account
After registering with the Building Inspection Department, contractors looking for miscellaneous permits involving electrical, plumbing, gas or mechanical repairs or replacements may create an online account. If you are a general contractor, please call 972-744-4180 for information on how to register.

Online Permits
The types of permits you may obtain online are miscellaneous permits involving electrical, plumbing, gas or mechanical repairs or replacements. Most of these permits require a licensed contractor to obtain the permit and perform the work. The permits may be purchased using VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express.

To validate under an existing building permit, complete a contractor's voucher and email it to permits@cor.gov. Please call 972-744-4180 for questions. 

Fire Department Permits
Visit the Fire Department's Documents and Forms page from more information

Home Improvement Incentive Program

Reinvesting in Your Home?
The City provides an economic incentive program to homeowners who substantially reinvest in their home. Home Incentive Improvement Program Information  

Express Permitting

Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Waste generated by construction related activities is a major source of pollution to our storm drains and other waterways. storm Water Pollution Prevention Information