City Building Permits
Midlothian, TX Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Midlothian, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All properties within the incorporated City of Midlothian and its ETJ. Note: Midlothian ETJ permitting is handled by Midlothian rather than Ellis County.
- Department
- Building Inspections Department
- Address
- 215 N. 8th Street, Midlothian, TX 76065
- Phone
- 972-775-7161
Online Permit Portal
Platform: MyGov • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only
Application Process
- Create an account in the MyGov portal.
- Submit construction permit application and required documentation online.
- Pay permit fees through the portal.
- City staff reviews application for compliance.
- City staff issues permit.
- Schedule inspections through MyGov and begin work.
Typical processing time: Varies by project complexity; all inspections must be submitted through MyGov
Source: Building Inspections Department
General Requirements
A building permit is required before making improvements or alterations to a property within the City of Midlothian.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Building Inspections 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 Building Inspections Department before applying.
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