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Licenses, Building Permits, and Inspections
Application Instructions
Links to applications for permits, licenses, and renewals are below. Completed forms should be emailed to the Planning and Permits Department . For faster processing, include all required attachments (e.g., plans or trade licenses) listed on the form. Once processed, you will receive an email with payment instructions, if applicable. Please allow 1 to 2 business days for processing.
For questions regarding plan submittal requirements, include the property address and scope of work in your email.
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
Click here to schedule an inspection.
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).
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)
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)
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Lindy Middleton
Permits ClerkPhone: 817-985-2133
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Planning & Development
Physical Address
405 Municipal Drive
Kennedale, TX 76060
Phone: 817-985-2133Fax: 817-483-0182
Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.