The City of Grand Prairie adopted a tax rate that will raise more taxes for maintenance and operations than last year’s tax rate.The tax rate will effectively be raised by 2.13 percent and will raise taxes for maintenance and operations on a $100,000 home by approximately $-.22. In accordance with Tax Code § 26.05(b)(2).
The Building Advisory and Appeals Board approves recommendations presented by Code Compliance staff relating to city code violations and internal and property maintenance code. Code and has the power to grant exceptions to the construction standards within the Building Code, and to hear appeals from the city's plumbing, mechanical and/or electrical inspectors.
Meets the first Monday of the month at 6 p.m.
Nine members: architect; licensed engineer (preferably in the structural field); home builder or contractor operating in the city; plumber or mechanical contractor; electrician; remaining members selected from among building-related professions.
Mayor and council members appoint one member each.
Building Advisory & Appeals Board Affidavit(PDF, 108KB)
Building Advisory & Appeals Board members:
Building Advisory & Appeals Board Contact: For more information on meeting dates or if interested in attending, please email Karen Wilkinson.