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Permitting Authorities / Dallas County - Department of Unincorporated Area Services (DUAS)

Dallas County - Department of Unincorporated Area Services (DUAS)

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The permitting authority for unincorporated areas of Dallas County, Texas. The Department of Unincorporated Area Services issues a building permit for new commercial construction, a separate notice process for new residential construction, and permits for floodplain development, driveways/culverts, mobile homes, and other specific development activities outside city limits. Properties within a municipality's city limits must permit through that city instead.

Jurisdiction
Dallas County, Texas
Jurisdiction type
county
Address
500 Elm Street, Suite 6100, Dallas, TX 75202
Contact
  • url: https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/duas/applications-permits.php
  • phone: 214-653-6565
  • email: [email protected]
Permit process note
"Dallas County issues permits only for properties located in the unincorporated areas of Dallas County. If your project or property is located within the city limits of a municipality, you must contact that city directly for permitting requirements and applications." DUAS's own list of applications includes a "Building Permit Application," described as "Required for the construction of new commercial buildings, including offices, warehouses, workshops, garages, and similar structures," and a separate "Notice of Residential Construction Application," described as "Required for new residential construction, additions, and major structural renovations." The same list also covers Addressing, Communications Facilities, Development Permit/Floodplain Development, Driveway/ Culvert, Mobile Home Placement, Right-of-Way/Utility, and Special Event permits, among others; re-roofing is not listed among the county's permit categories. All permits are applied for online through the county's MyGov customer portal.

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