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City of Daingerfield

How to apply for a building permit in City of Daingerfield, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Code adoption
IBC 2015 and NEC 2015
Avg processing
3 to 10 business days
Min. permit fee
$35.00 (electrical)
Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Code Compliance

Street address
101 Linda Drive, Daingerfield, TX 75638
Coverage
Applies inside Daingerfield city limits. The city also has separate code-compliance, food-service, and police-administered permit programs for certain uses.
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Daingerfield

Permits are required before construction, additions, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing work, and demolition. Any new construction, structural alteration, addition, or major renovation requires a city building permit.

Note: No public exempt-work list was found in the reviewed permit page, applications, or FAQ.

Required documents
  • Completed application
  • Two full plan sets for building permits
  • Historic district approval if applicable
  • Trade license, insurance, or bond documents for electrical and plumbing work
  • Asbestos survey and abatement letter if applicable for demolition
Building code
IBC 2015 and NEC 2015
Permit validity
180 days (6 months); if work is not completed in that time, the applicant must reapply and pay a new permit fee.
Owner-builder
Homeowners may not do their own electrical or plumbing work.
Contractor requirements
Electrical work must be performed by a licensed and insured electrician (Master Electrician License and Master Contractor License copies on file plus certificate of insurance naming the city required). Plumbing work must be performed by a licensed and bonded plumber (State Master Plumber license copy and $1,000 surety bond required).
§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: 3 to 10 business days

  1. 01
    Download and complete the applicable building, electrical, plumbing/gas, or demolition permit application from the city permit page.
  2. 02
    For building permits, submit a completed application and two full plan sets including drainage and contour layout, city service locations and extensions, structural and foundation details, plumbing and electrical details, and fire protection details where applicable.
  3. 03
    If work is in the historic district, obtain City Secretary approval before permit issuance.
  4. 04
    Wait for city review. Allow 3 to 10 business days for review and approval.
  5. 05
    Pay permit and any tap fees. Permit cards are issued after approval and must be staked at the property line facing the street.
  6. 06
    Call City Hall at least 18 hours in advance for inspections, and complete all required inspections through final.

Typical processing time: 3 to 10 business days

Source: Code Compliance ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Daingerfield building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$35.00 (electrical)
02
Permit fee formula
Electrical: $0.05 per square foot for residential, $0.07 per square foot for commercial. Building and plumbing fees have blanks on forms but no public citywide formula listed.
03
Reinspection fee
$25.00 (electrical); may apply if inspector cannot access site

No online permit-payment workflow identified in reviewed materials.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • 903-645-3906 (at least 18 hours in advance) (phone)
Inspection hours
City Hall: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Typical sequence: Slab construction: after steel reinforcement and any under-slab electrical, after framing, after outside covering and electrical rough-in before insulation or interior wall covering, and final. Pier-and-beam construction: after piers and beams with framing completed, after outside covering and electrical installed but before interior wall covering, and final. Plumbing: buried rough-in, stack out, and final after fixtures are set.

Source: Code Compliance ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Daingerfield permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Daingerfield, TX?
Permits are required before construction, additions, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing work, and demolition. Any new construction, structural alteration, addition, or major renovation requires a city building permit.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Daingerfield, TX?
Building permit fees in Daingerfield, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $35.00 (electrical). Fees are calculated as: Electrical: $0.05 per square foot for residential, $0.07 per square foot for commercial. Building and plumbing fees have blanks on forms but no public citywide formula listed..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Daingerfield, TX?
To apply for a building permit in Daingerfield, TX, follow these steps: 1. Download and complete the applicable building, electrical, plumbing/gas, or demolition permit application from the city permit page. 2. For building permits, submit a completed application and two full plan sets including drainage and contour layout, city service locations and extensions, structural and foundation details, plumbing and electrical details, and fire protection details where applicable. 3. If work is in the historic district, obtain City Secretary approval before permit issuance. 4. Wait for city review. Allow 3 to 10 business days for review and approval. 5. Pay permit and any tap fees. Permit cards are issued after approval and must be staked at the property line facing the street. 6. Call City Hall at least 18 hours in advance for inspections, and complete all required inspections through final.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Daingerfield, TX?
Building permit processing times in Daingerfield, TX typically run 3 to 10 business days. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Daingerfield, TX?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Daingerfield, TX via: 903-645-3906 (at least 18 hours in advance).
last verified April 2026 source Code Compliance ↗ entry id permits/texas/morris/daingerfield-city

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Code Compliance before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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