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Building and Permitting
In our continuing effort to improve customer service and efficiency, all permits are now applied for and processed online. For information and tutorials, please refer to to our Citizen Self-Service (CSS) information page.
Allen's Building and Permitting Division monitors compliance with City codes and ordinances through permitting, construction plan review and inspections. We provide:
Allen Fire Department issues permits, conducts hazard inspections and provides services to builders and developers. Services include plan review, environmental site assessments, permits, and life safety systems inspections. Learn more on Allen Fire Department's Fire Permits and Inspections page.
Whether you’re planting a tree or building an office tower, you first must check the location of gas lines and other vital utilities.
Allen's Building and Permitting Division monitors compliance with City codes and ordinances through permitting, construction plan review and inspections. We provide:
- Residential services for homeowners
- Contractor and commercial services for residential and commercial properties
- Special event and temporary use permits
- Building resources including fees, adopted codes and monthly reports
Fire Permits and Inspections
Allen Fire Department issues permits, conducts hazard inspections and provides services to builders and developers. Services include plan review, environmental site assessments, permits, and life safety systems inspections. Learn more on Allen Fire Department's Fire Permits and Inspections page.
Texas 8-1-1: Check Before You Dig
Whether you’re planting a tree or building an office tower, you first must check the location of gas lines and other vital utilities.
- By phone: Dial 8-1-1
- Online: E-Locate website
- More information at Texas811.org