Build-out and occupancy permits in Dallas

1. 1

   Certificate of Occupancy

   City of Dallas Planning and DevelopmentDallas

   Apply on DallasNow with the land use questionnaire, plus site and floor plans if the use is changing. Needed for a new tenant or a change of use.

   Fee

   $375

   Filed

   Filed on the agency's portal

   Takes

   Dallas's goal is to review a CO application within 15 business days on average, though its CO page notes processing times differ based on demand.

   File on the agency's siteHow to fill it

2. 2

   Building permit for tenant finish-out

   City of Dallas Planning and DevelopmentDallas

   Apply on DallasNow under Commercial Permits, upload the plans and checklists, and pay online.

   Fee

   Varies

   Filed

   Filed on the agency's portal

   Takes

   Dallas's goal for a commercial alteration/addition is an initial plan review within 15 business days and a resubmittal review within 7.

   File on the agency's siteHow to fill it

3. 3

   Food establishment plan review

   City of Dallas Planning and Development, Health Plan ReviewDallas

   Submit two sets of plans, equipment sheets, finishes and the menu at 320 E. Jefferson Blvd., where the plans are reviewed and stamped.

   Fee

   $200

   Filed

   Filed in person

   Takes

   Dallas's goal for the Health team's initial plan review is 15 business days.

   File on the agency's siteHow to fill it

4. 4

   Kitchen hood fire-extinguishing system permit

   Dallas Fire-RescueDallas

   Get the application from Dallas Fire-Rescue, 1551 Baylor St., Suite 400.

   Fee

   $250

   Filed

   Filed in person

   Takes

   Dallas doesn't publish a review time for kitchen hood fire-extinguishing system permits; its published goals cover only fire alarm, sprinkler and flammable-liquid reviews.

   File on the agency's siteHow to fill it

Agency requirements change. Check each agency's page before you file.