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Commercial Only

Certificate of Occupancy Only 
Commercial Building Permit and Certificate of Occupancy
Commercial Energy Inspection Form
Commercial Irrigation Audit Forms
Commercial Project Receipt of Information Form
Donation Bin
Order of Commercial Inspections List
Temporary Open Top Order Sheet (See CWD for further details)

Residential Only

Residential Addition 
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Residential Energy Inspection Form 
Single Family/Multi-Family Permit and Certificate of Occupancy

Residential Appendices

Residential Construction Packet Appendix A – Masonry 
Residential Construction Packet Appendix B – Stairways 
Residential Construction Packet Appendix C – Shear Wall Bracing 
Residential Construction Packet Appendix D – Lumber Spans & Nailing
Residential Construction Packet Appendix E – Rafter Ties 
Residential Construction Packet Appendix F – Energy Conservation 
Residential Construction Packet Appendix G - Paving 
Residential Construction Packet Appendix H – Fences Walls Site Visibility 

Residential Construction Packet Appendix I – Miscellaneous Information

Commercial & Residential

Accessory Building Pre-Manufactured 
Accessory Building Site Built 
Alarm Permits (Handled and processed by the Allen Police Department)
Construction Trailer 
Decks 30 inches or higher 
Demolition 
Fence, Screening Walls, Retaining Walls or Subdivision Fences 
Foundation  
Garage Sale (NO PERMIT REQUIRED.  Follow link for code regulations)
Irrigation 
Miscellaneous, Alteration, or Fire Repair 
Moving 
Patio Cover Carport Shade Arbor 
Plumbing/Electrical/HVAC-Miscellaneous  
Pool / Spa Packet  
Roof 
Solicitation Permits (Contact Allen Police Department for all information)
Temporary Use and or Temporary Building  
Water Heater

Environmental Health  
(*Required for new businesses & renewals*)

Health

Affidavits for Contractor Registration

Backflow Tester Affidavit

ELECTRICIANS:
Journeyman Affidavit 
Master Electrician Affidavit
Master Sign Electrician Affidavit
Residential Wireman Affidavit

HVAC Contractor Affidavit 
Irrigator Contractor Affidavit 
Master Plumber Affidavit

Other Miscellaneous Affidavits

Drainage Affidavit
Grading Affidavit  
Grounding Rod Affidavit (OHMS)
Model Home Affidavit 
Termite Protection Affidavit
Toilet Room Affidavit

Contractor Registration Forms
(General) 

Commercial General Contractor Form
Energy Inspector Registration Form 
Hauler Registration Form 
Residential General Contractor Form

Other Forms

Backflow Test Report (New or Annual) 
Construction Site Waste Consent Form 
Single Subcontractor Voucher 
Smoking Ordinance Compliance Form
Triple Subcontractor Vouchers

Registered Contractors
(Updated Monthly)

Backflow Testers 
Commercial Energy Contractors 

Fence Contractors 
General Contractors 
HVAC Contractors
Irrigation Contractors 
Master Electricians 
Master Plumbers 
Residential Energy Contractors 
Roof Contractors 
Sign Contractors 
Sign Electric Contractors 
Swimming Pool Contractors 

Signage

Sign & Banner Application 
Sign Registration  
Sign Regulations - ALDC 
Sign Voucher (submit with permit application if electrical work is involved)

 

 



 

A Look Inside

ACTV

Allen GIS



Contact Us:

Building Inspections

1st Floor of Allen City Hall
305 Century Parkway
Allen, Texas 75013
Phone: 214.509.4130
Fax: 214.509.4139
IVR – schedule an inspection: 214.509.4149

Our Hours:

Mon - Fri - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sat and Sun Closed