County Building Permits

Dallas County Building Permit Guide (Unincorporated Area)

How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Dallas County, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Texas Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within unincorporated Dallas County.

Department: Dallas County Department of Unincorporated Area Services (DUAS)
Website: https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/duas/

Online Permit Portal

Open MyGovernmentOnline (MGO)

Platform: MyGovernmentOnline • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Application Process

Submit complete application including application form, authorization form, fees, plat or deed, scope of work, and site plan.
DUAS routes review to other county departments as needed.
County staff reviews completeness and routes to appropriate departments.
Applicant pays assessed fees.
Permit is issued upon approval.

Source: Dallas County Department of Unincorporated Area Services (DUAS)

General Requirements

A building permit is required for all construction within unincorporated Dallas County.

Required Documents

Completed permit application
Authorization form
Fees
Plat or deed
Scope of work
Site plan

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Dallas County Department of Unincorporated Area Services (DUAS) to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Additional Resources

Verify contractor license: TDLR License Lookup
License lookup guide: Texas Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Texas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Texas hub: Texas Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Dallas County Department of Unincorporated Area Services (DUAS) before applying.

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authority listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.

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