Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
A permit is required for a re-roof shingle replacement. The application can be found here.
Registrations and renewals are processed online via the CSS portal.
General Contractor Required Documents:
- Owners Drivers License or Government Issued ID
Mechanical Registration Required Documents:
- Copy of HVAC license.
- Copy of driver's license
- Certificate of insurance.
Electrical Registration Required Documents:
- Copy of license
- Copy of Contractor lic
- Copy of driver license
- Certificate of Insurance
Plumbing Registration Required Documents:
- Copy of master license.
- Copy of driver's license.
- Certificate of insurance.
Irrigation Registration Required Documents:
- Copy of irrigator license.
- Copy of driver's license.
Sign Contractor Registration Required Documents:
- $5000.00 Surety Bond OR Certificate of Insurance
Apply for a Certificate of Occupancy online via the Citizen Self-Service portal by clicking here.
- Floor plan (layout of the space)
- Sales Tax Certificate (if applicable)
Email the permit application and digital plan set to permits@addisontx.gov.
The permit application and supplemental documents can be found under Forms and Applications.
Available CSS Online Submittals:
- Single Trade permits with no review required.
Example: Water Heater Replacement, HVAC replacement, Electrical Service Upgrade etc.
- Certificate of Occupancy Applications
- Sign Permits
Not available Online:
- Commercial or Residential permits requiring plans examiner review.
Example: New Build, Tenant Finish Out, Residential Remodel, Roof, Fence, Solar Panel Installation, Generator Installation
Site plan review applications can be submitted online via the CSS Portal.
Ownership information is available via the Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD).
See the online interactive zoning map. Blue and green dots on the map indicate a zoning change, the ordinance should be linked if you click the dots.
Contractor registration can be updated via the CSS portal, by clicking here.
General Contractor Required Documents:
- Owners Drivers License or Government Issued ID
Mechanical Registration Required Documents:
- Copy of HVAC license.
- Copy of driver's license
- Certificate of insurance.
Electrical Registration Required Documents:
- Copy of license
- Copy of Contractor lic
- Copy of driver's license
- Certificate of Insurance
Plumbing Registration Required Documents:
- Copy of master license.
- Copy of driver's license.
- Certificate of insurance.
Irrigation Registration Required Documents:
- Copy of irrigator license.
- Copy of driver's license.
Sign Contractor Registration Required Documents:
- $5000.00 Surety Bond OR Certificate of Insurance
Inspections must be scheduled through the CSS Portal. Inspections requested prior to 7:00 am via the CSS Portal will be performed that business day. Inspections requested via the inspection request line (972-450-2885) prior to 3:00 pm will be performed the next business day.
Subcontractor validations are submitted by clicking here and submitting the completed application via email to permits@addisontx.gov.
Note: There is a $50 administrative fee that applies to add each trade after permit issuance.
To validate under a general contractor's permit click here. Submit via email to registrations@addisontx.gov
To obtain a copy of project documents, please submit an open records request.
Make sure you have registered your email on the CSS Portal prior to submitting your application. If you did not register your email, do so by clicking here. Once you have registered, email registrations@addisontx.gov to be added as an authorized user for your permit. Please provide the CSS registered email and the permit number.
On the request letter, please provide:
Company Name (Letterhead is acceptable)
Contact Information (address, phone number)
Subject Property Address
Subject Parcel Number
Zoning letter details
The fee for a zoning verification letter is $50.00 per parcel. You will need to request one letter for each parcel. Zoning Verifications requests are submitted via the CSS Portal.
Once payment is received the letter will be emailed within 10 business days.
See the online interactive zoning map to determine zoning, then refer to Addison Zoning Ordinance for a list of permitted uses by zoning district.
Zoning verification request applications are processed via the CSS Portal. There is a $50.00 fee per parcel. Each parcel will require a verification letter (one letter per parcel).
Addison is currently under the 2024 International Codes and the 2023 National Electric Code, and the 2018 International Electrical Code.