Community Services

Welcome to the Farmers Branch Community Services Department. We work to provide a safe and livable environment for all our residents and visitors through pro-active code enforcement and building inspection. Whether you are a new resident to Farmers Branch, a valued long-time resident, a contractor or business, we aim to provide you the highest level of customer service. 

How May We Help You? 

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FORMS

    Building Permits                                Other Building Information

  1. WHEN IS A PERMIT REQUIRED
  2. Permit Fee Schedule
  3. Permit - Commercial Building
  4. Permit - Fence
  5. Permit - Foundation Inspection Acceptance
  6. Permit - Foundation Repair
  7. Permit - Foundation Repair Plumbing System Test
  8. Permit - Pool and Spa
  9. Permit - Residential - New SFD
  10. Permit - Residential Building
  11. Permit - Trades (MEPI)
  12. Building Permit Process Overview
  13. Permit Submittal Checklist
  14. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS
  1. ACCESSORY BUILDING REGULATIONS
  2. Affidavit - Homeowner Performing Tradework
  3. Affidavit - Maintenance Employee Performing Tradework
  4. Backflow Device Registration
  5. Cancellation - Adjustment - Refund
  6. Driveway-Flatwork Permit Information
  7. EXTENSION to existing permit
  8. Fence Standards & Info
  9. Registration - Trades (MEPIB)
  10. Remodels and Additions to SFD
  11. REVISION to existing permit
  12. Sign Ordinance (current as of 9-11-2018)
  13. Swimming Pool & Pool Barrier Code

    Signage and Special Events

  1. Permit - Banner (2021)
  2. Permit - Sign - Permanent
  3. Sign Ordinance (current as of 9-11-2018)
  1. Permit - Outside Sales and Display
  2. Permit - Special Events

    Certificate of Occupancy and Utility Release

  1. Certificate of Occupancy Commercial
  2. Temporary Release of Utilities (TRU) - Commercial
  3. Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
  1. Residential CO and TRU Utility Release
  2. Residential Certificate of Occupancy for new construction

    Other

  1. Single Family Rental License
  2. Building Code Board of Appeals Application
  1. Zoning Board of Adjustment Application