Residential Miscellaneous Permit

Step 1.Review Submittal Requirements

The following is required prior to issuance of a Residential Miscellaneous Permit:

1. Location –
    a. Address – Address must be listed in system, if not available,
        please contact Building Inspections.

2. Type –
    a. Provide brief description of work, square feet, valuation
        (as applicable)

3. Contacts –
    a. Provide contacts such as applicant, contractor, owner,
        architect, etc.
        i. Applicants must be registered to use our
           Customer Self-Service Portal
        ii. Contractor must be registered as a “General Contractor”
            to work in the city

4. More Info –
    a. Describe work in more detail:
        i. General Information
           1. Other Information

5. Attachments – As this is for miscellaneous work, plans Required for submittal may depend on scope of project. Plans need to indicate location, scope, and detail to determine compliance with all applicable codes and ordnances. Examples(s) may include but may not be limited to the following:
    a. Site Plan - Typically a survey provided at time of sale
        of property or site plan drawn to scale, must be
        dimensioned indicating property lines, easements,
        roadway(s) drives, existing and proposed structures
    b. Architectural/Structural – Provide any relevant
        drawings to show how the proposed work shall
        be constructed and/or installed.
    c. Miscellaneous Plan/Documents – Provide any
        relevant shop drawings and/or installation
        documentation.

Step 2.Apply Online

You can apply online for a building permit through the City of Grand Prairie's Customer Self-Service portal. First time users will need a valid email address to set up an account. It takes about 5 minutes to create a new account.

Apply Online

What next?

All permit applications submitted through the online Customer Self-Service Portal are processed in the order they are received. Each application is then routed to the appropriate departments and reviewed for compliance.

The city makes every effort to complete permit reviews within the established review timelines, which are identified and noted on each permit submittal. Average Building Inspection review times can range from 5-14 business days (excluding holidays) depending on project. Please note that the total time needed to obtain a permit varies based on several factors, including the permit type, required departmental reviews, and the completeness and accuracy of the submitted documents.