Information for Developers

Residential Construction:

You must obtain the appropriate permit(s) before residential construction can begin. To determine the kind of permit(s) you need (building, electrical or plumbing), contact the City of Dallas Building Inspection Division, 320 E. Jefferson at (214) 948-4480. After Building Inspection has determined the kind of permit you need, follow these steps:

1. File an application with Building Inspection.
2. Pay fees and obtain the appropriate permits.
3. Obtain permits for water or wastewater service from DWU's Permit Section, 320 E. Jefferson, Room 118 at (214) 948-4500. The permitting process will include inspections by City of Dallas plumbing inspectors. Contact them at the phone number printed on your plumbing permit.

To Establish New Water Service:

After obtaining your permit, contact DWU's Distribution Division, 4120 Scottsdale, to schedule water service installation. Normally, service installation can be scheduled within six to eight weeks from date of request. Contact them at (214) 670-8042. For information regarding conversion of water service already in place, please refer to new water service installation hints.

Application and Contract for Installation Purposes

To Establish New Wastewater Service:

Make arrangements for installation of wastewater connections with DWU's Wastewater Collection Division at 8239 Hoyle Street. The telephone number is (214) 670-8331. City of Dallas plumbing inspectors will notify the Wastewater Collection Division when inspections at the residence are completed. The Wastewater Collection Division will connect your wastewater line to the lateral main after City of Dallas plumbing inspectors approve your request and notify DWU. It normally takes 48 hours if a wastewater lateral is in place or about three to four weeks if there is no existing lateral. Please note: If subdividing, platting or developing two or more lots, contact the City of Dallas subdivision coordinator at 320 E. Jefferson, Room 218, (214) 948-4590, early in the planning process to arrange for water or wastewater service.

Application and Contract for Installation Purposes