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Licenses, Building Permits, and Inspections
Business Licenses
Home Occupation Business Permit Application (PDF)
Business licenses must be renewed annually. Applications can also be obtained at the Permits window in City Hall.
Certificates of Occupancy
Certificate of Occupancy Application (PDF).
These certificates are issued once but require annual inspections.
Contractor Registration
Contractor Registration Application (PDF)
Registration valid for one year.
Inspections
Request an Inspection
For more information, visit our Inspections page.
Liquid Waste Hauling and Backflow Testing
These permits are issued through the City of Arlington.
Building Permits
View more information and links to building permit applications.
Can't find the form you're looking for?
All applications are also available at the Permits window in City Hall.
View all Available Applications | Submit a Question via Email
Fees
Fees associated with licenses, permits, inspections, and all other administrative tasks are are listed in the Code of Ordinances, or the Fee Schedule (PDF).
Permit Applications
- Accessory Building and Work Permit Application (PDF)
- Alcoholic Beverage Permit Application (PDF)
- Certificate of Occupancy (CO), Application for (PDF)
- Commercial Building Permit Application (PDF)
- Contractor Registration (PDF)
- Demolition or Removal Permit Application (PDF)
- Fence, Retaining Wall, Screening Wall Permit Application (PDF)
- Food Trucks (Mobile Food Vendors) Permit Application (PDF)
- Garage Sale Permit Application (PDF)
- Grading or Tree Removal Permit Application (PDF)
- Home Business Permit Application (PDF)
- Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Registration Form (PDF)
- Irrigation Permit Application (PDF)
- Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) Permit Application (PDF)
- Mobile Vendor Permit Application (PDF)
- Pool Permit Application (PDF)
- Private Water Well, Permit Application to Drill (PDF)
- Residential Building Permit Application (PDF)
- Right of Way (ROW), Permit Application for Construction in a Public (PDF)
- Sign Permit Application (PDF)
- Solar Panel Electrical Permit Application (PDF)
Info Sheets
- Asbestos: Is a Survey Required? (PDF)
- HOME Program Flyer (PDF)
- Mobile Home Moving Permit and Inspection Checklist (PDF)
- 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)
BUILDING CODES
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The City of Kennedale operates under the following codes, approved by City Council on August 15, 2016, (Ordinance 603).
- 2015 International Building Code
With local amendments (Ordinance 603, Exhibit A) - 2015 International Residential Code
With local amendments (Ordinance 603, Exhibit B) - 2015 International Plumbing Code
With local amendments (Ordinance 603, Exhibit C) - 2015 International Mechanical Code
With local amendments (Ordinance 603, Exhibit D) - 2015 International Fuel Gas Code
With local amendments (Ordinance 603, Exhibit E) - 2015 International Energy Conservation Code
With local amendments (Ordinance 603, Exhibit F) - 2015 International Fire Code
With local amendments (Ordinance 603, Exhibit G) - 2014 National Electrical Code
With local amendments (Ordinance 603, Exhibit H)
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. - 2015 International Building Code