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.

Permits & Inspections

Permit Applications

  1. Accessory Structure
  2. Alcoholic Beverage Permit
  3. Business License
  4. Certificate of Occupancy
  5. Clearing, Grading, or Tree Removal
  6. Commercial Building
  7. Construction in Public ROW
  8. Contractor Registration
  9. Demolition or Removal
  10. Drive Approach
  11. Fence, Retaining Wall, Screening Wall
  12. Garage Sale
  13. Home Business
  14. Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Registration Form
  15. Irrigation
  16. Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP)
  17. Mobile Food Vendor (Food Trucks)
  18. Mobile Vendor (No Food)
  19. Private Water Well
  20. Residential Building
  21. Roof Construction
  22. Short-Term Rental
  23. Sign
  24. Solar Panel
  25. Special Event
  26. 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

View the Schedule of Fees

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

  1. Asbestos: Is a Survey Required? (PDF)
  2. Mobile Home Moving Permit and Inspection Checklist (PDF)
  3. Prelim Drainage and Utility Study Checklist
  4. Prelim Plat Checklist
  5. Solar Electric Water Heater Handout (PDF)
  6. Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System Handout (PDF)
  7. Solar-Ready Guidelines For North Texas (PDF)
  8. When is a Professional Engineer Required? (PDF)
  9. When is an Architect's Seal Required? (PDF)

BUILDING CODES

  1.  The City of Kennedale operates under the following codes, approved by City Council on April 21, 2020, (Ordinance 691, effective May 15, 2020).

    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.