Verified 2026 AHJ Hub
Texas Jurisdiction
Audited Q3 2026
Dallas County Commercial Permit Fees & Rules
Official municipal fee schedule estimator, mandatory contractor bond requirements, and plan review SLAs for commercial construction in Dallas County, Texas.
Direct Answer Engine Specifications (Dallas County) Verifiable AHJ Factsheet
- Enforcing Department
- City of Dallas Sustainable Development & Construction
- Governing Ordinance
- Dallas City Code Chapter 52 Building Code Fee Schedule
- Plan Check SLA
- 12 - 18 Business Days
- Surety Bond Required
- $15,000 Min
AHJ Verified Workstation
2026 Fee Schedule Enforced
Dallas County Commercial Permit Fee Estimator
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Quick Presets:
📐 Applied Municipal Formula Tier
Tier Valuation Formula: $1,665 base fee + $3.80 per $1,000 above $250,000 valuation.
Itemized Cost Assessment Verified
Base Municipal Permit Fee: $0.00
Plan Review Fee (65%): $0.00
Tech & Admin Surcharge (4%): $0.00
Cost Ratio Breakdown Base 58% | Review 38% | Tech 4%
Total Estimated Cost: $0.00
Mandatory Contractor Prerequisites & Submittal Checklist
Dallas County AHJ Requirements Permit Prerequisite Instant Underwriting
Contractor Surety License Bond
Dallas County requires an active $15,000 Dallas Commercial Contractor Bond on file prior to plan submittal.
Insurance Mandate Same-Day COI
Commercial COI Liability ($1M+)
Minimum $1.0M General Liability COI naming Dallas County Building Dept as Certificate Holder.
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🏛️ Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Verified Contact Department Name: City of Dallas Sustainable Development & Construction
Phone Number: (214) 948-4480
Physical Address: 320 E Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX 75203
Enforced Ordinance: Dallas City Code Chapter 52 Building Code Fee Schedule
Submittal Pathways
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