City Building Permits
Ennis, TX Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Ennis, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All properties within the incorporated City of Ennis.
- Department
- Inspection Services Department and Planning and Development Department
- Address
- 108 W. Knox Street, Ennis, TX 75119
- Phone
- 972-875-6441
Online Permit Portal
Platform: OpenGov • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only
Application Process
- Create an account in the OpenGov portal.
- Submit building permit application and required documentation online.
- Pay permit fees through the portal.
- City staff reviews application for compliance (effective June 5, 2024, all applications must be submitted through the online portal).
- City staff performs plan review and issues permit.
- Schedule inspections and begin work.
Typical processing time: Varies by project type; portal provides current processing times
Source: Inspection Services Department and Planning and Development Department
General Requirements
A building permit is required to build, alter, enlarge, or repair any residential or commercial structure within the City of Ennis.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Inspection Services Department and Planning and Development Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
Additional Resources
- Verify contractor license: Texas 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 Inspection Services Department and Planning and Development Department before applying.
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