Building permits in Arlington, TX
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Arlington (Tarrant County) adopts its own code editions on top of Texas's statewide baselines and runs its own contractor registration, permit intake, fees, and inspections. Here's what we've verified and where to confirm the specifics.
Arlington's Planning and Development Services takes permit applications online through ArlingtonPermits.com under the 2021 International Codes and 2020 NEC, and trade contractors need an active City registration before permits are issued. Water heater replacements need a permit and inspections, EV chargers and residential solar go through plan review with line diagrams by a TDLR master electrician or Texas professional engineer, and re-roofing needs a permit unless the replacement covers 10% or less of the roof.
Verified local data — Arlington
Every fact below is sourced from a public City of Arlington document or portal page. Each carries the source URL and the date we last verified it. Full dataset last re-verified .
- Permit portal
- ArlingtonPermits.com
verified Sep 13, 2026 · source · arlingtonpermits.com redirects to the portal at ap.arlingtontx.gov; a separate fee calculator is linked from the City's Permit Fees Calculator page
- Submission methods
Online
verified Sep 13, 2026 · source · The City directs permit applications to ArlingtonPermits.com
- Adopted code edition
2021 IBC, IRC, IECC, IEBC, ISPSC, IMC, IPC, IFGC, and IFC, and the 2020 NEC — required for applications starting January 1, 2023
verified Sep 13, 2026 · source · Adopted November 1, 2022, by Ordinances 22-055, 22-057, 22-058, and 22-059, per the recitals of Ordinance 25-075 — https://www.arlingtontx.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/city-secretary/documents/city-code-of-ordinances/adopted-ordinances-not-yet-codified/construction-chapter-ord.-25-075.pdf
- Fee schedule
- Planning and Development Services Fee Schedule (Resolution No. 26-151, Exhibit A), effective June 1, 2026
verified Sep 13, 2026 · source
Other local notes
Water heater replacement requires a permit and inspections; a replaced water heater in a garage must have its ignition source elevated 18 inches above the floor.
verified Sep 13, 2026 · source
EV charging stations need a Residential Building Permit for Electrical Work (Stand Alone) with an electrical site plan, product specifications, a line diagram by a TDLR-licensed master electrician or a Texas professional engineer, and electrical details; plan review typically takes about 5 business days.
verified Sep 13, 2026 · source
Residential solar needs a Solar Panel (SOLR) permit with a scaled roof plan, listed equipment cut sheets, and a three-line diagram by a TDLR-licensed master electrician or a Texas professional engineer; arrays over 5 pounds per square foot need an engineered design.
verified Sep 13, 2026 · source
The City's SB 1202 guidance covers home backup power installations, including energy storage systems alongside solar and generators.
verified Sep 13, 2026 · source
Re-roofing needs a permit unless the replacement covers 10% or less of the roof area.
verified Sep 13, 2026 · source · The City's plan review turnaround table lists a 2-business-day goal for re-roof permits — https://www.arlingtontx.gov/Business/Planning-Development/Planning-Development/Permit-Applications-Forms/Turnaround-Times-–-Plan-Review
Drip edge is required whenever roof decking is replaced, and existing roof coverings must be removed down to the sheathing unless an IRC re-cover exception applies.
verified Sep 13, 2026 · source
Trade contractors need an active City of Arlington registration before permits are issued; plumbing and electrical registrations require state licenses, while roofing contractor registration doesn't.
verified Sep 13, 2026 · source
Inspections are requested online through ArlingtonPermits.com.
verified Sep 13, 2026 · source · The City's re-roof permit page adds that inspection requests made before 7:00 a.m. are performed the same day and later requests the next business day — https://www.arlingtontx.gov/Business/Planning-Development/Planning-Development/Permitting-Inspections/Reroof-Permits-Inspections
After a loss of electrical or gas service, a licensed contractor must pull a permit and pass inspection before the City releases the service to Oncor or Atmos Energy for reconnection.
verified Sep 13, 2026 · source
Official building department
City of Arlington Planning and Development ServicesVerified Arlington specifics are shown above. For project-specific fees, timelines, and counter staff, this department is the authority.
Common jobs in Arlington
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