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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. Call Building Services at 214.509.4130 for questions about the requirements for your specific project. Protect your property and ensure your contractor has applied for and received a permit before starting work. Inspections are required. Homeowners that use Citizen Self Service to apply for a permit can also use it to schedule inspections. Another option is to use the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system. 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.
Information and tutorial guides for CSS can be found under the Permit and Inspection tabs on the Building Services page.
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 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 Services page for additional fee information)
Information and tutorial guides for CSS can be found under the Permit and Inspection tabs on the Building Services page.
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 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 Services page for additional fee information)
General Forms
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Forms for Miscellaneous Residential Permits
- Backflow Test Report
- Active Backflow Test Contractors
- Backyard Chickens
- Energy Code Compliance / Energy Inspection Form
- Fence / Wall Review Checklist - Should be attached in online permit application
- Irrigation Review Checklist - Should be attached in online permit application
- Pool / Spa Review Checklist
- Solar Photovoltaic System Review Checklist - Should be attached in online permit application
- Storm Shelter Review Checklist - Should be attached in online permit application
- SWPP (Storm Water Mgmt.) Form
Permits for commercial construction must be applied for in person at the permitting window, first floor of Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway.
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 (See Sign Regulations page)
- 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.)
Restaurant Construction and Remodeling
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.
All contractors are required to register with the City pursuant to Section 3.10 of the Allen Land Development Code and/or Chapter 4 of the Code of Ordinances. Registration cost is $50 annually. Contractors can register via email or in person with Building Services, first floor of Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway.
Contractor Forms
- Contractor Registration Form
- Active Backflow Test Contractors
- Backflow Test Report Form*
- Trash Hauler Registration Form
- Temporary Open Top Order Sheet (See CWD for further details)
State of Texas Registration
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.