Permit & Contractor Forms
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This page is intended to provide information to homeowners and contractors to clarify submittal requirements for various permit types. Please review our Guide to Permit Forms, this list is not all-inclusive; questions concerning your specific project should be forwarded to the Building Inspections Department at 214.509.4130. Protect your property and ensure your contractor has applied for and received a permit before starting work. Inspections are required; instructions to our IVR line will be on the permit. Inspection requests for work done on permitted projects should be requested by the general contractor. The City of Allen uses an interactive voice response (IVR) system to schedule inspections.
The IVR Brochure will guide you through the process and provide codes for all inspection types. When you are ready to request your inspection, be sure to have a copy of your permit readily available. The final page(s) of your permit will list the required inspections for your project, whether it is commercial or residential. For your convenience, the inspection type codes will also be listed.
Fee Schedule (See Building Inspections page for additional fee information)
The IVR Brochure will guide you through the process and provide codes for all inspection types. When you are ready to request your inspection, be sure to have a copy of your permit readily available. The final page(s) of your permit will list the required inspections for your project, whether it is commercial or residential. For your convenience, the inspection type codes will also be listed.
Fee Schedule (See Building Inspections page for additional fee information)
General Forms
Are you doing the work yourself? Homeowner’s AffidavitForms for Miscellaneous Residential Permits
- Backflow Test Report
- Active Backflow Test Contractors
- Backyard Chickens
- Energy Code Compliance / Energy Inspection Form
- Fence / Wall Review Checklist
- Irrigation Review Checklist
- Pool / Spa Review Checklist
- Solar Photovoltaic System Review Checklist
- Storm Shelter Review Checklist
- SWPP (Storm Water Mgmt.) Form
General Forms
- Commercial Construction Packet
- Building Permit Application
- Commercial Review Checklist (includes Multi-Family)
- Certificate of Occupancy
- Plan Revision Form
Forms for Miscellaneous Commercial Permits
- Backflow Test Report
- Drainage & Grading Affidavit
- Fence / Wall Review Checklist
- Irrigation Review Checklist
- Irrigation Audit Inspection Form
- Pool / Spa Review Checklist
- Sign Review Checklist
- Smoking Ordinance Compliance Form
- Special Event / Temporary Use Permit Application
- SWPP (Storm Water Mgmt.) Form
- Temporary Open Top Order Sheet (See CWD for further details.)
Health Permit (Food/Childcare/Pools)
All food vendors selling food at an event receiving a temporary use permit must apply for and receive a health permit. Food vendors giving away free samples, or donating food for an event, are not required to obtain a health permit. Mobile food vendors that have already obtained a health permit to operate as a mobile food vendor are not required to obtain a separate health permit to operate at a special event; however, they are required to notify Health Staff of their intention to operate at the event.
The annual registration fee for all contractors who are required to be registered with the City pursuant to Section 3.10 of the Allen Land Development Code and/or Chapter 4 of the Code of Ordinances shall be $50 annually.
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Contractor Forms:
- Contractor Registration Form
- Active Backflow Test Contractors
- Credit Card Authorization Form
- Backflow Test Report Form*
- Trash Hauler Registration Form
- Temporary Open Top Order Sheet (See CWD for further details)
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Effective August 1, 2017
City Council approved the adoption of the 2015 ICC Building Codes and 2014 NEC on June 27, 2017. A 30-day grace period will be granted to adjust plans and prepare for the 2015 Building Code and Local Amendment requirements before you submit for your permit. Please contact a Plans Examiner if you have any questions regarding your submittal.2015 ICC Building Code Adoption Ordinance
International Building Code..........................................2015
International Residential Code ................................... 2015
International Plumbing Code ...................................... 2015
International Mechanical Code ................................... 2015
International Fuel Gas Code ....................................... 2015
International Energy Conservation Code .................... 2015
International Fire Code ................................................2015
National Electrical Code...............................................2014
Application for Temporary Use Permits (Including Special Events)
- Limited to 2 per year.
- Application must be accompanied with:
- A site plan complying with ALDC 6.04.1.2.
- Health Permit application, if applicable, for food sales.
- Copy of sales tax permit, if applicable.
- Application must be signed by property owner or business holding event.
- Fee is $100 per special event permit and $150 for a construction trailer permit (construction office, sales office or church/school accessory building). Fees are waived for all charitable, religious, educational and public service organizations (the organization must be submitting the application and operating the event).
- If the event includes a tent, specify size:
- Tent must be fire retardant certified if over 200 square ft. (certificate required).
- Canopy must be fire retardant certified if over 400 sq. ft. (certificate required).
- Final determination of the requirement for a temporary use permit shall be made upon submittal of permit application by the Director of Community Development.
- Temporary buildings such as construction offices, residential subdivision sales offices, model homes and church/school accessory buildings may receive a temporary use permit, permit shall be effective for no more than 30 days.
- It is recommended that applications be submitted 14 days prior to event to ensure permit is approved and received prior to event.
Contact Us
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Building Inspections
Staff Directory
1st Floor, Allen City Hall
305 Century Parkway
Allen, Texas 75013
Phone: 214.509.4130
Fax: 214.509.4139
Email: permits@cityofallen.org
Hours
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Citizen Self Service (CSS) Portal
Website: CityofAllen.org/CSS
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IVR - Schedule an Inspection
for Permits Issued
on or After April 3, 2017:
Phone: 844.381.8759
NEW IVR Brochure
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