Development Services

Permitting is now online

CLICK HERE to visit the Permit Portal.

 (*** Incomplete applications will be rejected ***)

Active Permits
Permit Applications

The Development Services Department oversees the building permits, planning, zoning, land development, and inspections functions for the Town of Double Oak. It also supports the Town Council, Planning & Zoning Commission, and the Board of Adjustment.

Double Oak does not have contractor registration, however contractors must submit a permit application, or be listed on another contractor's permit application for the project they are working on.

Building permits are required for all new construction, remodeling, changes or additions to structures which includes driveways, signs, fences, swimming pools, patio covers, electrical, mechanical work and plumbing.

The Town of Double Oak utilizes a 3rd party contractor for building inspections and permit reviews. For more information, compliments or complaints, please contact us.

About Development Services

Contact Information

Double Oak Development Services
320 Waketon Road
Double Oak, TX 75077

Steve Koehler
Building Inspector
(469) 967-0592

Building Codes

The Town of Double Oak currently follows the following codes:

  • International Residential Code, 2018 Edition

  • International Building Code, 2018 Edition

  • International Energy Conservation Code, 2018 Edition

  • International Plumbing Code, 2018 Edition

  • International Mechanical Code, 2018 Edition

  • International Private Sewage Code, 2018 Edition

  • International Fire Code, 2018 Edition

  • International Swimming and Spa Code, 2018 Edition

  • International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 Edition

  • National Electrical Code, 2017 Edition

For the list of local Town codes and regulations, you may view the Double Oak Code of Ordinances online.

Building Inspections

How do I schedule an inspection?

You may use the Schedule Inspection schedule an inspection by finding your permit on our permits page, you will need your contractor code which can be sent to you by email on the inspection request drop down when selected. 

  • Inspection requests are required before 4 p.m. to be scheduled the next day

  • Inspection time blocks are AM or PM.

  • No inspections are scheduled on holidays or weekends. 

How do I know if I pass inspection?

The inspector will leave a green tag if the inspection passes and it will be listed on the Existing Permits page after finding your permit. 

  • If the work does not pass a red tag will be left documenting the corrections that need to be made.

  • It is your responsibility to check the jobsite for an inspection tag. 

Commercial Building Applications

Miscellaneous Forms

Instructions

  1. All Permits will need the associated application below unless otherwise indicated.

  2. For additional information in regards to certain permits, please review the Town Ordinances.

  3. Individuals and business may submit permit applications by:

    1. Mail: Development Services, 320 Waketon Road, Double Oak, Texas 75077

    2. In Person during business hours

    3. Email permit applications and supporting documents to the email address on the form. 

  4. Incomplete applications may be rejected or denied.

All applicants/contractors agree to execute the work in conformance with the plans attached to the application submitted, and agree to abide by the Building Codes and Ordinances of the Town of Double Oak. The plans (substantially) meet the minimum code requirements of the Town of Double Oak. The applicant is responsible for any and all engineering bills and legal fees if required for the project. Legal fees and engineering fees incurred by the Town in the review and processing of this permit application are pass-through costs that shall be reimbursed by the applicant and is a condition of final approval.  Oversights and errors in plans DO NOT relieve the contractor or builder of the responsibility of complying with codes and laws in effect at time of issuance.

Forms

Septic Permits

Septic Fees:

  • New Construction: $500.00

  • Repairs or Modifications: $300.00

All applicants/contractors agree to execute the work in conformance with the plans attached to the application submitted, and agree to abide by the Building Codes and Ordinances of the Town of Double Oak. The plans (substantially) meet the minimum code requirements of the Town of Double Oak. The applicant is responsible for any and all engineering bills and legal fees if required for the project. Legal fees and engineering fees incurred by the Town in the review and processing of this permit application are pass-through costs that shall be reimbursed by the applicant and is a condition of final approval.  Oversights and errors in plans DO NOT relieve the contractor or builder of the responsibility of complying with codes and laws in effect at time of issuance.

Commercial Building Applications

Please download the application from the files below.

Zoning

A map of the different zones of Double Oak

See the attachment section below for a high-quality PDF version of the latest town zoning map.

Town of Double Oak - Zoning Map - Aerial - 2022