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Licenses, Building Permits, and Inspections
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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.
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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 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
- Fence, Retaining Wall, Screening Wall
- 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
- Swimming Pool
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