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Dallas Building Permit Search & History Reports

DallasNow is the integrated permitting, planning, and platting portal run by the City of Dallas Building Inspection Department — it replaced the old PDOX system and consolidated all workflows into one platform. Active permit tracking migrated here from the retired Dallas OpenData portal, so historical data there is no longer updated. Q-Team offers expedited plan review for time-sensitive projects. Pre-2014 records are harder to retrieve, and Dallas County (unincorporated areas) uses a separate system via mygovconnect.org — distinct from the City of Dallas jurisdiction.

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What's included in a Dallas permit search.

All City of Dallas issued permits: residential remodels, additions, commercial upfits, new construction, and demolition via DallasNow. Includes contractor info, valuation, inspection history, and certificate of occupancy.

Source: DallasNow (Accela Citizen Access) https://aca-prod.accela.com/dallastx

  • Permit type and scope of work Full description of the work covered by each permit
  • Issue date, final date, current status Track open vs. finaled vs. expired permits
  • Contractor name & license Where recorded — required for TX permits
  • Original PDF document (Premium tier) Certified copy from DallasNow (Accela Citizen Access)
Coverage limits

What this search does not include.

Pre-2014 records (harder to retrieve — contact BDIS directly); Dallas County unincorporated areas (separate jurisdiction); permits still in active review.

  • Outside Dallas, TX jurisdiction Adjacent counties and municipalities use separate systems
  • Pending / in-review permits Not yet issued — not in the public records database
  • Unpermitted work Not in the records — flagged via history gaps, not direct data
  • Voided / expired (cleared) records Dallas may clear old records from public view after a retention period
Common questions

Frequently asked about Dallas permits.

How far back do DallasNow records go?
DallasNow has been the primary system since the PDOX migration. Older records before the migration may require direct contact with the Dallas Building Inspection Department.
What is Q-Team expedited review?
Q-Team is the City of Dallas expedited review program for qualifying projects. It offers faster turnaround for complex projects that meet specific criteria. Contact BDIS directly to determine eligibility.
How do I know if a property is in Dallas County vs. City of Dallas?
Unincorporated Dallas County properties use mygovconnect.org, not DallasNow. The county assessor can confirm jurisdiction. Our lookup covers City of Dallas properties.
Can I get the actual permit PDF?
DallasNow provides permit documents through the portal. Our Premium tier retrieves the original documents directly for City of Dallas records.
Are contractor license numbers included?
Yes — Texas requires contractor registration with the Dallas Building Inspection Department. Contractor info is recorded on most residential and commercial permits.

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