The Demolition Permit Checklist (form 26-001) is the City of Dallas Planning & Development Department's list of the documents, certifications and conditions that go with a demolition permit application. It is one of the Dallas permit forms and combines a seven-item checklist, additional requirements, an owner's authorization with a notary affidavit, and contractor, route and disposal details. On FillingPDF you can fill out the form online and download or print the completed PDF; the original is published by the City of Dallas at the link on this page.
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What is 26-001?
The Demolition Permit Checklist, printed as Demolition Permit Application Checklist and Required Documents, is the City of Dallas Planning & Development Department form that lists what an applicant must provide for a demolition permit and collects the owner's authorization, contractor, route and disposal details.
Page 1 is a checklist of seven items: the Additional Information Sheet for Demolition Permit, the Demolition Indemnification "Hold Harmless" Agreement, proof of a contract with a solid waste collection franchise, an original certificate of insurance, an asbestos survey, confirmation that utilities will be disconnected, and the method of demolition. A note at the top says future reconstruction of structures within a flood plain is not allowed without prior approval from Public Works, Storm Water Section. The Additional Requirements/Information section covers site management signs and erosion control, the tree survey, a possible barricade permit, special conditions set by the Demolition Review Committee, cleanup after demolition, and any further information the Building Official needs under Ordinance no. 26029.
The last page is the application sheet: project address, owner's authorization with a sworn affidavit, demolition contractor, demolition plan and route, disposal site, and the applicant's signature. The form carries the code 26-001 and the date 2/3/2026.
A demolition permit does not authorize other activity that needs its own permit, such as barricade permits, welding or open flame cutting (fire department), pedestrian protection structures, or hauling debris over the city right-of-way (ROW).
Who needs to file 26-001?
Anyone applying for a demolition permit from the City of Dallas completes this checklist: the legally registered owner of the property, or a person the owner authorizes to apply on the owner's behalf.
- Owners: the owner's authorization block certifies that you are the legally registered owner and names the person who may apply for the permit and demolish or remove the improvements at the project address.
- Authorized applicants: the applicant provides name, email, phone, signature and date at the end of the form.
- Demolition contractors: the form has a block for the contractor's name, contractor number, company name, address, phone and email.
Insurance coverage is not required for the demolition of one- or two-family dwellings, according to the note under checklist item 4. The form also asks whether the structure is a City of Dallas landmark or category structure.
When to file 26-001
Complete the checklist when you apply for a demolition permit, before any demolition work begins. The form prints no separate due date, but several of its items are tied to the start of work. The tree survey must go to the City of Dallas for approval before demolition begins. Utility companies must be notified to disconnect services before demolition work starts. The owner certifies that the property was treated for rodent and insect infestation 30 days before demolition. After demolition, the contractor must leave the site blade clean and fill, level, compact and smooth the affected areas. That cleanup is not required if a building permit for new construction has been issued to begin within 60 days of completing demolition.
Documents you need
- Completed Additional Information Sheet for Demolition Permit, which is the last page of this form (checklist item 1).
- Demolition Indemnification "Hold Harmless" Agreement, executed by the permit applicant (item 2).
- Proof of a contract with a solid waste collection franchise (item 3).
- Original certificate of insurance from an insurer authorized to do business in Texas, showing the City of Dallas as certificate holder (item 4); not required for demolition of one- or two-family dwellings.
- General liability coverage: combined single limits for bodily injury and property damage of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, with the coverages listed in item 4, including asbestos hazards if the project includes asbestos.
- Automobile liability coverage: combined single limits of not less than $500,000 for each vehicle used by the permittee.
- Cancellation provision in each policy requiring the insurer to notify the building official in writing at least 30 days before canceling, non-renewing or materially changing it.
- Asbestos survey conducted under the Texas Asbestos Health Protection Rules and the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the area being renovated or demolished (item 5).
- Tree survey identifying any protected trees within 50 feet of the demolition or related activity.
- Barricade permit, which may be required if the work is within 10 feet of a public right-of-way.
How to fill out 26-001
Work through the seven checklist items
On page 1, tick each box once you have the item: Additional Information Sheet, Hold Harmless Agreement, solid waste contract, insurance certificate, asbestos survey, utility disconnection and method of demolition.
Enter the project address
On the application page, write the PROJECT STREET ADDRESS and ZIP CODE of the property to be demolished.
Complete the owner's authorization
Enter the owner's name and the name of the person authorized to apply for the demolition permit, then the street address and ZIP code of the improvements to be demolished or removed.
Sign and add owner contact details
The owner signs and gives the OWNER'S PHONE NO and OWNER'S ADDRESS (street, city, state, ZIP code). Your signature also certifies the tree survey and the rodent and insect treatment 30 days before demolition.
Have the affidavit notarized
Complete the affidavit for the State of Texas, County of Dallas, before a notary public, who adds the date and seal.
Enter demolition contractor details
Fill in the contractor's name, contractor number, company name, address, city, state, ZIP code, phone and email.
Write the demolition plan and route
Describe the demolition plan and route. The form says the turn-by-turn directions must be handwritten.
Give the disposal site location
Enter the location of the disposal site in the DISPOSAL SITE LOCATION field.
Answer the fees, insurance and landmark questions
Choose Yes or No, not applicable for FEES, INSURANCE, and CITY OF DALLAS LANDMARK OR CATEGORY STRUCTURE. The form prints no fee amount.
Complete the applicant block
Enter the applicant's name, email and phone, then sign and date the form.
Review, sign and download the PDF
Check that every box and line is complete and that attachments match the checklist. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and submit it through the channels described under How to submit.
How to submit 26-001
The checklist names no submission channel, portal or mailing address of its own. Its header identifies the Planning & Development Department, 320 E Jefferson Blvd, Dallas TX 75203, telephone (214) 948-4480; call that number to confirm how the department accepts a demolition permit application.
- Package contents: the completed application page (owner's authorization with the notarized affidavit, contractor, route and disposal entries, applicant signature and date) plus the documents listed on the checklist.
- Fees: the form asks whether fees apply (FEES: Yes / No, not applicable) and prints no amount, so ask the department for the current figure and payment method.
- Barricade permits: if the work is within 10 feet of a public right-of-way, a barricade permit may be required; call 214-670-6904.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the agency's channels.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving out the original certificate of insurance, or submitting one that does not show the City of Dallas as certificate holder, when the project is not a one- or two-family dwelling.
- Typing the turn-by-turn demolition route; the form says the route must be handwritten.
- Signing the owner's authorization without having it sworn before a notary; the affidavit block calls for a notary public and seal.
- Omitting the tree survey for protected trees within 50 feet of the demolition or related activity.
- Assuming the demolition permit also covers barricades, welding or open flame cutting, pedestrian protection structures or hauling debris over the city right-of-way; each may need its own permit.
- Skipping the asbestos survey or the Demolition Indemnification "Hold Harmless" Agreement, both listed on the checklist.
- Leaving the FEES, INSURANCE or landmark or category structure options unmarked instead of choosing Yes or No, not applicable.
- Forgetting that the permit applicant, not only the owner, signs and dates the end of the form.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Dallas Demolition Permit Checklist?
It is form 26-001 from the City of Dallas Planning & Development Department. It lists the documents needed for a demolition permit application and includes the owner's authorization, contractor, demolition route, disposal site and applicant signature.
Do I need insurance to demolish a house in Dallas?
Not for one- or two-family dwellings. The note under checklist item 4 says insurance coverage is not required for their demolition. For other projects, you need an original certificate of insurance naming the City of Dallas as certificate holder.
Does the demolition route have to be handwritten?
Yes. The form's DEMOLITION PLAN AND ROUTE section says the turn-by-turn directions must be handwritten, so do not type that part, even if you complete the rest of the form online.
Does a demolition permit cover barricade or fire department permits?
No. The form says a demolition permit does not authorize other activity that may need another permit, including barricades, welding or open flame cutting (fire department), pedestrian protection structures and hauling debris over the city right-of-way.
Do I need a tree survey for a Dallas demolition permit?
Yes. The form requires a tree survey identifying any protected trees within 50 feet of the demolition or related activity. The owner also certifies it will go to the City of Dallas for approval before demolition begins.
What must the contractor do after demolition is finished?
Leave the site blade clean and fill, level, compact and smooth the affected areas. The contractor need not do the fill work if a building permit for new construction has been issued to begin within 60 days of completing demolition.
Who do I call about a barricade permit?
Call 214-670-6904. The checklist says a barricade permit may be required if the work is within 10 feet of a public right-of-way.
Can I fill out the Demolition Permit Checklist online?
Yes, you can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF does not submit it to the city; the form names no filing channel, so call (214) 948-4480 to confirm how to file.
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