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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Dalhart
Building permits or permit fees are required for building permits, electrical, plumbing, gas, mechanical, irrigation, remodel, demolition, driveway, digging, carport, sign, curb cut, fence, and roof work.
Painting does not require a remodel permit
- Exempt Painting does not require a remodel permit
Note: No comprehensive exempt-work list found. Confirm edge cases with the City of Dalhart Code Department before proceeding.
Required documents
- Completed permit application
- Site address
- Project or business name
- Property owner name and phone
- Job description
- Contractor or homeowner information
- Permit type
- Total square feet for building permits
- Building use
- Estimated project cost
- Project type
- Signature and payment information
- Plans where applicable (must comply with 2015 International Building Codes)
- Building code
- 2015 International Building Codes
- Owner-builder
- If the house is your homestead, you may obtain plumbing or electrical permits yourself and do the work yourself, but the work still must be inspected. Painting does not require a remodel permit.
- Contractor requirements
- Only licensed plumbers and electricians may do work on property that is not their homestead. Contractors must be registered with the City of Dalhart (registration costs $100 per year). Roof contractors also must be registered to repair or replace a roof on a building that is not the contractor's homestead.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Email requests should receive a reply within 24 hours, usually within 3 hours during the workday.
- 01 Contact the permit clerk by phone at (806) 244-5511 ext. 3210 or 3213, or by email, to request the permit.
- 02 Complete the city permit application with job location, owner and permit-holder information, permit type, square footage, estimated cost, and project description.
- 03 Submit plans to the inspector either in person at City Hall or by email when the project requires plan review. Plans must comply with the 2015 International Building Codes.
- 04 If the project involves electrical or plumbing work on non-homestead property, the permit must be obtained by the licensed trade contractor. Contractors doing work on non-homestead property must also be registered with the city.
- 05 Pay the applicable permit and inspection fees. Inspection charges are due when the permit is issued.
- 06 Complete required inspections. Owner work on a homestead still must be inspected.
- 07 The permit is issued once the application, plans, and fees satisfy city requirements.
Typical processing time: Email requests should receive a reply within 24 hours, usually within 3 hours during the workday.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Dalhart building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$100 for new residential; $200 for new commercial
02
Permit fee formula
New residential building permits: $0.15 per square foot with $100 minimum. New commercial building permits: $0.20 per square foot with $200 minimum.
03
Trade permit fee
Carport $40, fence $25, HVAC $35 plus $10 for each additional unit, plumbing permit $30, sewer tap $65, sprinkler $50, roof permit $30 residential and $50 commercial, manufactured home site permit $100 minimum, remodel permit $40, contractor registration $100 per year
Inspection charges are due when the permit is issued. Payment accepted by check, cash, or credit card.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- (806) 244-5511 ext. 3210 or 3213 (phone)
- dalhartcode@dalharttx.gov (email)
- Inspection hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Typical sequence: Inspections occur for electrical, plumbing, and owner-homestead work that otherwise qualifies for owner permitting.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Dalhart permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Dalhart, TX? ▸
Building permits or permit fees are required for building permits, electrical, plumbing, gas, mechanical, irrigation, remodel, demolition, driveway, digging, carport, sign, curb cut, fence, and roof work.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Dalhart, TX? ▸
Building permit fees in Dalhart, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $100 for new residential; $200 for new commercial. Fees are calculated as: New residential building permits: $0.15 per square foot with $100 minimum. New commercial building permits: $0.20 per square foot with $200 minimum..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Dalhart, TX? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Dalhart, TX, follow these steps: 1. Contact the permit clerk by phone at (806) 244-5511 ext. 3210 or 3213, or by email, to request the permit. 2. Complete the city permit application with job location, owner and permit-holder information, permit type, square footage, estimated cost, and project description. 3. Submit plans to the inspector either in person at City Hall or by email when the project requires plan review. Plans must comply with the 2015 International Building Codes. 4. If the project involves electrical or plumbing work on non-homestead property, the permit must be obtained by the licensed trade contractor. Contractors doing work on non-homestead property must also be registered with the city. 5. Pay the applicable permit and inspection fees. Inspection charges are due when the permit is issued. 6. Complete required inspections. Owner work on a homestead still must be inspected. 7. The permit is issued once the application, plans, and fees satisfy city requirements.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Dalhart, TX? ▸
Building permit processing times in Dalhart, TX typically run Email requests should receive a reply within 24 hours, usually within 3 hours during the workday.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Dalhart, TX? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Dalhart, TX. The following work is generally exempt: Painting does not require a remodel permit. Note: No comprehensive exempt-work list found. Confirm edge cases with the City of Dalhart Code Department before proceeding. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Dalhart, TX? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Dalhart, TX via: (806) 244-5511 ext. 3210 or 3213, dalhartcode@dalharttx.gov.
last verified April 2026
source City of Dalhart Code Department ↗
entry id permits/texas/dallam/dalhart-city
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Dalhart Code Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.