Building Permits
Dallas Development Services is looking to increase the builder permit fee in an effort to recoup a $22 million departmental deficit. The department collects about $28 million in revenue each year, but has an operating cost of about $50 million, Development Services Director Andrew Espinoza told the Dallas City Council’s Economic Development Committee on Dec.…
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In the wake of new legislation that allows builders to hire their own third-party reviewer if permits aren’t issued within 45 days, the Dallas City Council’s Economic Development Committee told the Development Services Department last week to continue prioritizing faster service, particularly for commercial permits. In a Sept. 6 committee meeting, District 1 Councilman Chad…
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Dallas Development Services issued 33 permits for new multifamily construction in July, representing an economic impact of about $76 million. Although significantly less than the 65 multifamily permits issued in July 2022, it appears the housing business remains steady. The latest apartment complex being heralded is LDG Development’s 615-unit Park at Northpoint. On another note,…
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If the City of Dallas has a backlog, should developers be able to hire their own inspector to review building permits? David Lehde, Dallas Builders Association director of government affairs, says he supports the city’s Development Services Department in its efforts to expedite permits, but new state legislation allowing developers to take matters into their…
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Dallas Development Services appears to have overcome a bad reputation of delivering building permits in a slow, inefficient manner that costs builders money and backlogs the city’s housing availability — just in time for state legislation mandating that they need to move even faster. Members of the council’s Government Performance and Financial Management Committee and…
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