2 months for addition permits in Dallas!

[Milind Shastri]

Hey guys, 

We just acquired a flip project in Dallas. An architect told us that the city of Dallas is backlogged by 8 weeks for approving addition permits. I understand, we as a city, have though a lot recently but this is a waste of time! God alone knows how long we'd have to wait for an inspection.

Any one experienced with this and found a way to navigate better through this permit process? I really wish we can start work before the plan gets approved. 

Thanks,

Mil

[Greg Dickerson]

Originally posted by @Milind Shastri:

Hey guys, 

We just acquired a flip project in Dallas. An architect told us that the city of Dallas is backlogged by 8 weeks for approving addition permits. I understand, we as a city, have though a lot recently but this is a waste of time! God alone knows how long we'd have to wait for an inspection.

Any one experienced with this and found a way to navigate better through this permit process? I really wish we can start work before the plan gets approved. 

Thanks,

Mil

Thats pretty fast for most areas depending on what you're doing. Things are how they are right now do to Covid but the best way to get attention is to be polite, empathize with their situation as they take a lot of heat from people daily, check in regularly and take a box or two of doughnuts when you drop off the application and let them know how much you appreciate their hard work. You'll be surprised how far this can go in some permit offices.