Building Permits & Inspections
Building Permit Application
A building permit is required any time construction, enlargement, alteration, removal, demolition, or change to the occupancy of a building or structure occurs. It is also required when a project entails erection, installation, enlargement, alteration, removal, conversion or replacement of any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system.
Please contact City Hall at (972) 752-5791 for building permit applications.
A Building Permit Application must be accepted by the City Secretary's office no later than 14 days prior to the project.
Contractor Registration
All applicants must provide the following at time of submittal:
- A legible copy of a Texas state trade license, and valid Texas Driver’s License or Photo ID
- Proof of general liability insurance
- $75.00 for registration or renewal fee (Not Transferable. Not pro-rated. Plumbers excluded from fee.)
*Registration for Plumbers, Electricians and HVAC contractors will expire same date as Master License.
*Inspections will not be performed and permits will not be issued to any individuals or companies who do not have a current registration with Blue Ridge.
Relevant Documents
- Cities Permits and Licenses
- Residential Accessory Building Permit Packet
- Residential Electrical Plumbing Mechanical Permit Packet
- Residential Gas Test Permit Packet
- Residential Manufactured Housing Permit Packet
- Residential Swimming Pool Permit Packet
- Residential New Home Permit Packet
- Residential Remodel Permit Packet
- Residential Fence Permit Packet
- Commercial Sign Permit Packet
- Commercial Construction Permit Packet
- Certificate of Occupancy Permit Packet
- Master Fee Schedule effective 05/07/2019
- Solicitors Permit
- Zoning Change and Application Form
- Contractor Registration Form
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the process for getting a building permit?
Take a moment to read all required information provided. Then print and fill out the building permit application form and return to city hall. Should you have any additional questions, please feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We will be happy to help you.