Dallas County Commercial Permit Fees & Rules
Official municipal fee schedule estimator, mandatory contractor bond requirements, and plan review SLAs for commercial construction in Dallas County, Texas.
- Enforcing Department
- City of Dallas Sustainable Development & Construction
- Governing Ordinance
- Dallas City Code Chapter 52 Building Code Fee Schedule
- Plan Review SLA
- 12 - 18 Business Days
- Surety Bond Min
- $15,000
Dallas County Commercial Permit Fee Estimator
Tier Valuation Formula: $1,665 base fee + $3.80 per $1,000 above $250,000 valuation.
Mandatory Contractor Prerequisites & Submittal Checklist
Dallas County AHJ RequirementsContractor Surety License Bond
Dallas County requires an active $15,000 Dallas Commercial Contractor Bond on file prior to plan submittal.
Commercial COI Liability ($1M+)
Minimum $1.0M General Liability COI naming Dallas County Building Dept as Certificate Holder.
🏛️ Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Verified Government Contact📋 Required Commercial Submittal Checklist
To prevent plan check rejections in Dallas County, commercial permit applications must include the following stamped documentation:
- ✓ Architectural Blueprints & Site Plan (Stamped by Texas Registered Architect)
- ✓ Structural Engineering Calculations & Foundation Details (Stamped PE)
- ✓ MEP Single-Line Electrical & Mechanical Load Calculations
- ✓ Proof of $15,000 Dallas Commercial Contractor Bond
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (Dallas County)
Ordinance VerifiedWhat model building code does Dallas County enforce in 2026? ▼
Dallas County enforces the 2024 IBC & Dallas Energy Conservation Code compliance. in accordance with Dallas City Code Chapter 52 Building Code Fee Schedule.
How long does commercial plan review take in Dallas County? ▼
Commercial plan review in Dallas County typically takes 12 - 18 Business Days depending on project valuation and submittal completeness.
Is a contractor surety bond required for permits in Dallas County? ▼
Yes. Dallas County requires a mandatory $15,000 Dallas Commercial Contractor Bond prior to permit issuance.
City of Dallas Sustainable Development & Construction
320 E Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX 75203