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CITY OF DESOTO’S�PERMITTING AND INSPECTION PROCESSES

Neighborhood Collaboration Workshop: January 11, 2025

Charles Brewer, CFM - Director of Development Services

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Department of Development Services�Building Inspections and Permitting Division

The City of DeSoto’s Building Inspections and Permitting Division is here to assist the citizens of DeSoto with all their building projects. We want to assist in the pre-planning, obtaining permits and the inspection process for their specific projects. Our mission is to not only assist in obtaining the permits but to assure that these projects will comply with the City’s Building Codes. We want to ensure that all projects are long-lasting and done with maximum safety.

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Department of Development Services�Building Inspections and Permitting Division

Division Purpose

The primary activities of this Division are:

  • Plan Review
  • Permit Issuance
  • Public Consultation
  • On-site inspections to verify compliance with adopted codes

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This Division also works closely with the City’s Planning and Engineering Divisions, Public Utilities Department and Fire Marshall’s Office to enhance the City’s overall ability to better serve the citizens of DeSoto.

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When is a Permit Required?

  • Permits are required when building, remodeling or enlarging a building. Permits are also required for other improvements to your property.
  • Projects that are cosmetic, such as painting, wallpapering, carpeting, cabinets and trim work, etc., do not require permits.
  • Additionally, permits are not required when replacing light fixtures on existing wiring, replacing plumbing faucets or when replacing existing siding on a building.
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List of Projects for which a permit is required.

  • Construction of a building:
    • Main building
    • Accessory building (including permanent and portable storage sheds, gazebos, carports, patio covers)
  • Foundation
  • Additions to a building
  • Remodeling of a building requiring the addition or replacement of walls or windows.
  • Building or replacing a deck or concrete drives, patios or walkways.
  • Electrical (Repair work such as replacing switeches, plugs and ballasts is exempt.)
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List of Projects for which a permit is required. (Cont.)

  • Plumbing work (Except for repair or replacement of lines less than 1 foot in length.
  • Water heaters (replacing or adding)
  • Water softeners
  • Replacing water or sewer lines. (Repair work such as exchange of washers and faucets is exempt. Also, repair or replacement of lines less than 1 foot in length do not require a permit.)
  • Irrigation systems (lawn sprinklers)
  • Installing or replacing a furnace
  • Installing or replacing an air conditioning
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List of Projects for which a permit is required. (Cont.)

  • Building or replacing a fence. A permit is not required for repair of pickets if it involves a section of fence 20 feet or less in length. Permits are always required when fence posts are installed or replaced.
  • Building or replacing a retaining wall over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall.
  • Building a swimming pool, repairing or filling in a swimming pool.
  • Building a spa (self contained portable plug-in type spas require an electrical permit)
  • Demolition of a building
  • Security bars
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List of Projects for which a permit is required. (Cont.)

  • Replacing brick on the outside of a building.
  • Any modification to the exterior of a building in the Historic District requires a Certificate of appropriateness. (Please see a City Planner for more information.)

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This is not an all-inclusive list. Questions concerning your specific project should be forwarded to the City’s Building Inspections and Permitting Division. Please call (972) 230-9610 if you have any questions.

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NOTE: Please contact your Homeowners’ Association (if applicable) for additional requirements from Deed Restrictions and Covenants.

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Permit Guidelines

  • Permit applications can be obtained from the City’s website: www.desototexas.gov or from the Building Inspections and Permitting Division located at 211 E. Pleasant Run Road.
  • Permit applications can be submitted to the Building Inspections and Permitting Division by email: buildinginspections@desototexas.gov.
  • New residential and ALL commercial permits cannot be submitted through email….they must be submitted on a thumb drive and each file cannot be larger than 25 MB. New residential and commercial permit applications will need to be delivered to the City’s Building Inspections and Permitting Division.
  • Once your permit application is processed, you will be sent an email with a link to pay.
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Permitting Process – Flow Chart

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Inspection Scheduling – Flow Chart

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Department of Development Services�Building Inspections and Permitting Division

Charles Brewer, CFM (Director) – (469) 503-7565 cell

Doug Key (Building Official) – (972) 230-9621

Ahelia Morrison (Plans Examiner/Residential) – (972) 230-7302

Charissa Pulgarin (Permit Technician) – (972) 230-9610

Linda Jackson (Administrative Asst. PT) – (972) 230-9610

Vincent Tag (Building Inspector) – (972) 230-9669

William (Bill) Graham (Building Inspector) – (972) 230-9610

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Thank You

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