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Thank you for choosing the City of Carrollton as your business community!
Our Permit Resource Center is available to assist you in the process of opening a business.

For assistance, general information, and city requirements, call:

Building Inspection
(972)-466-3225
1945 E. Jackson Rd., Carrollton, TX 75006

Are you...

Use is permitted
Enough parking
No building improvements

Step 1: Apply for Occupancy Permit

Apply through CityServe Portal
Submit with $100 fee

Step 2: Occupancy Inspection

Step 3: Certificate of Occupancy Issued

Needing Building Improvements

Use is permitted
Enough parking
Some building improvements

Step 1: Apply for Finish-Out Permit

Apply through CityServe Portal
Submit with plan and $125 fee

Step 2: Safety/Fire & Trade Inspections

Step 3: Certificate of Occupancy Issued

Needing a Zoning Change

Use requires change of zoning / Special Use Permit
May or may not have enough parking
May or may not have enough landscaping
May or may not require building improvements

Step 1: Apply for Zoning Change

Apply through CityServe Portal
Submit with appropriate fee
- Special Use Permit Restaurant: $650
- Planned Development: $1,000
- All other SUP and zoning changes: $500

Step 2: If approved, follow the steps under
Move-In Ready or Needing Building Improvements

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