The Building, Permitting, and Planning Departments are a division of  Community Development and report to the Community Development Director, Bill Medina

Building Inspections

To request for building inspections please call the inspections phone line at 972-287-6829 or you can request inspections online at Permit Portal

For any assistance or questions please contact the Building Official or the Building Inspector by phone or email.

Responsibilities

The Building Inspection Department is responsible for ensuring compliance with City building codes and issuing permits for construction.

The Building Inspection Department provides public safety by enforcing Municipal and State regulations and codes relative to the construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area, and maintenance of all buildings or structures in the City.

The construction codes of the City shall be administered and enforced by the office of the Building Official. The City of Seagoville is currently using the 2018 International Code Council family of Codes and the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) with adopted city amendments.

Permitting

The Permitting Department is responsible for processing permit applications and issuing permits. These permits include building permits (including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC), contractor registration, certificate of occupancy (residential and commercial), itinerant vendor permits, and health permits.

For permitting questions please call Maggie Brown at 972-287-6833 or email at mbrown@seagoville.us

For ONLINE PERMITTING please visit Permit Portal

Permit Application Forms

• Building Permit
• Electrical Permit
• Mechanical Permit
• Plumbing and Gas Permit
• Contractor Registration
• Fire Permit

Helpful Resources

• Seagoville Code of Ordinances
• Residential Builder Packet
• Commercial Builder Packet
• Asbestos Survey Certification Requirement
• Master Fee Schedule

Certificate of Occupancy Inspections 

Residential

All applicants for water service to a residential rental property shall be required to complete an application for a Certificate of Occupancy Inspection prior to receiving such service. Application forms are available at Seagoville City Hall or online at Permit Portal

Commercial

All Commercial Businesses shall be required to complete an application for a Certificate of Occupancy Inspection prior to opening the business. Application forms are available at Seagoville City Hall or online at Permit Portal