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Licenses, Building Permits, and Inspections
Fees
Most fees associated with licenses, permits, inspections, and other administrative tasks are listed in the Fee Schedule (PDF) and/or Code of Ordinances.
Application Instructions
Completed forms can be emailed. Please allow several business days for processing after which staff will contact you for payment, if applicable. For faster processing, include all required supporting documents. For questions regarding plan submittal requirements, include the property address and scope of work in your email.
Business Licenses
Application (PDF)
Renewed annually
Certificate of Occupancy (CO)
Application (PDF)
Issued once; Require annual inspections
Contractor Registration
Application (PDF)
Registration valid for one year
Inspections
More Information
Request Inspection via Email
Liquid Waste Hauling
Backflow Testing
Issued through the City of Arlington
Building Permits
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Email Staff
Applications are also available in City Hall
Permit Applications
- Accessory Structure
- Alcoholic Beverage Permit
- Business License
- Certificate of Occupancy
- Clearing, Grading, or Tree Removal
- Commercial Building
- Construction in Public ROW
- Contractor Registration
- Demolition or Removal
- Drive Approach
- Fence, Retaining Wall, Screening Wall
- Fire Line
- Fire Protection System
- Garage Sale
- Home Business
- Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Registration Form
- Irrigation
- Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP)
- Mobile Food Vendor (Food Trucks)
- Mobile Vendor (No Food)
- Private Water Well
- Residential Building
- Roof Construction
- Short-Term Rental
- Sign
- Solar Panel
- Special Event
- Swimming Pool
BUILDING CODES
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The City of Kennedale operates under the following codes, approved by City Council on April 21, 2020, (Ordinance 691, effective May 15, 2020).
- 2018 International Building Code (IBC)
With local amendments (Ordinance 691, Exhibit A) - 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC)
With local amendments (Ordinance 691, Exhibit B) - 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
With local amendments (Ordinance 691, Exhibit C) - 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC)
With local amendments (Ordinance 691, Exhibit D) - 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)
With local amendments (Ordinance 691, Exhibit E) - 2018 International Fire Code (IFC)
With local amendments (Ordinance 691, Exhibit F) - 2018 International Residential Code (IRC)
With local amendments (Ordinance 691, Exhibit G) - 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
With local amendments (Ordinance 691, Exhibit H) - 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
With local amendments (Ordinance 691, Exhibit I)
View all current NCTCOG Regional Amendments
Note: The above external links are for your reference only and are not maintained by the City of Kennedale. - 2018 International Building Code (IBC)
Info Sheets
- Asbestos: Is a Survey Required? (PDF)
- Kennedale Greenways plan 02-02-21 edited
- Mobile Home Moving Permit and Inspection Checklist (PDF)
- Prelim Drainage and Utility Study Checklist
- Prelim Plat Checklist
- Solar Electric Water Heater Handout (PDF)
- Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System Handout (PDF)
- Solar-Ready Guidelines For North Texas (PDF)
- When is a Professional Engineer Required? (PDF)
- When is an Architect's Seal Required? (PDF)