Code Enforcement
The Waxahachie City Council has enacted building codes and ordinances to ensure safe and sound structures, and the safety and welfare of the public and occupants of these homes and buildings. The city’s permitting process and inspections are in place to implement these standards and ordinances.
A permit is required to build, alter, or enlarge any residential or commercial structure within the city limits.
To check the status of your permit: permits.waxahachie.com
Permits are required for the following projects:
Accessory Building
Adding a fireplace or wood stove
Decks
Demolitions
Fences
Irrigation Systems
Mobile home gas and/or electric hookups
Moving a Building
New or remodel commercial building
New or remodel residence
Patio covers and car ports
Pools and/or spas
Satellite dish and/or antenna
Signs and/or banners
Simple plumbing, mechanical or electrical work
Note: If your project is not listed above, please call the Building Inspection Department to determine if a permit is needed. The Building Inspection Department can be reached Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 469-309-4020.
Building Permit Forms:
Backflow Test Report
Certificate of Occupancy Application
Commercial Permit Application
Contractor Registration
Credit Card Payment Authorization Form
Electrical Permit Application
Energy Code Certification Form
HVAC Permit Application
Irrigation System Plan Review Checklist
Plumbing Permit Application
Promotional Sign Permit Application
Residential Permit Application
Resubmittal Form
(Remodel) Commercial Building Permit Application
(Remodel) Residential Building Permit Application
Commercial Accessory Building Permit Application
Residential Accessory Building Permit Application
Swimming Pool Permit Application
Miscellaneous Permit Application