The Water and Wastewater Service Installation Application is the City of Dallas form, printed under the Planning & Development Department, for requesting a permit to install water and wastewater service at a residential or commercial property. It is one of the Dallas permit applications that sit alongside a building permit, and every submission must include a signed agreement from a registered, bonded contractor. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the city publishes the original at the official URL and receives the application only through the channels described below.
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What is 26-001?
The Water and Wastewater Service Installation Application is the City of Dallas form, printed under the Planning & Development Department at 320 E Jefferson Blvd, used to apply for a permit to install water and wastewater service at a residential or commercial property in Dallas.
The form is two pages. Page 1 collects billing details, the service address with lot and block, whether the permit is for a single family home or duplex, and the work requested: fire sprinklers, irrigation, sewer, whether to keep the existing water service, and the service size (3/4", 1", 1.5", 2" or other). A second block, marked commercial only, records an additional connection. Page 2 holds the applicant's agreement to the Dallas City Ordinances governing water and sewer service, the signature and date, and a box marked For Office Use Only that city staff complete.
Three further pages come with it: the Attachment/Agreement to Water/Wastewater Service Permit, covering installation of commercial/non-individual owner water services, which a registered, bonded contractor signs.
The application is separate from the building permit. For single family and duplex new construction it is attached to the ProjectDox building application; for an addition or remodel it is sent after the building permit is acquired. The form states that a permit is nontransferable and expires one year from the date of issuance. It is not a request for a refund: refund issues go to [email protected].
Who needs to file 26-001?
Property owners, and the owner's duly authorized agents, who want water and/or wastewater service installed at a property in Dallas use this application. It covers both commercial and residential projects, and the form asks whether the permit is for a single family home or duplex.
- Single family and duplex, new construction: you attach the application to the ProjectDox building application.
- Single family and duplex, addition or remodel: you send it after the building permit is acquired.
- Commercial: you send it directly to the city. Only commercial applicants use the Additional Connection block.
Since October 1, 2024, Dallas Water Utilities no longer provides city contractor installation services, so customers must hire a bonded contractor for all installations. A signed 3-page agreement from a registered, bonded contractor is required for all submissions.
The person signing states that they are the owner or the owner's authorized agent. If the owner denies the agency or fails to honor the terms, the signer is personally bound to pay the obligations that arise from the application. You are also responsible for verifying that utilities are available for the property.
When to file 26-001
File the application when you are ready to have water or wastewater service installed at a property, and in the order the form sets. For single family and duplex new construction, submit it with the ProjectDox building application. For a single family or duplex addition or remodel, wait until the building permit is acquired, then email the application. Commercial applications are emailed without a stated waiting step.
Once a permit is issued it is nontransferable and expires one year from the date of issuance. The attached agreement tells the applicant to call Water Distribution at least two working days before work starts to schedule an inspection, and notes that a new permit installation may not be allowed to start until all existing meter installations are complete. The form sets no other filing deadline and gives no processing time.
Documents you need
- Signed 3-page Attachment/Agreement to Water/Wastewater Service Permit from a registered, bonded contractor: required for all submissions.
- Building permit for a single family or duplex addition or remodel: the application is emailed only after the building permit is acquired.
- ProjectDox building application for single family or duplex new construction: the completed application is attached or uploaded to it.
How to fill out 26-001
Enter billing information
Fill in Billing Name, Billing Tax ID/EIN #, Billing Address, City, State, Zip, Email and Billing Phone #.
Enter the service address
Write the Service Address, plus the Lot # and Block # of the property under the Commercial and Residential section.
Say if it is single family or duplex
Mark Yes or No for Is this permit for a Single Family or Duplex? The answer decides how the application is submitted.
Mark the requested work
Mark Y or N for Fire Sprinklers, Irrigation, Sewer and Keep Existing Water Service.
Select the service size
Check 3/4", 1", 1.5", 2" or Other. Add any notes in Comments and the P Contract # where requested.
Complete the additional connection
Only for commercial projects, repeat the work and service size questions in the Additional Connection (Commercial Only) block. Leave it blank otherwise.
Sign and date the application
On page 2, the owner or the owner's authorized agent signs under Signature of Applicant and enters the Date, plus the P Contract # if one applies. Leave the For Office Use Only box to city staff.
Get the bonded contractor agreement
Have a registered, bonded contractor sign the 3-page Attachment/Agreement, which is required for all submissions.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check each entry, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and submit it through one of the channels described under How to submit.
How to submit 26-001
There are two channels, depending on the project: the ProjectDox upload and email.
- ProjectDox: for single family and duplex new construction, attach or upload the completed application to the ProjectDox building application.
- Email: for a single family or duplex addition or remodel (after the building permit is acquired) and for commercial projects, email the application to [email protected].
Every submission must include the signed 3-page agreement from a registered, bonded contractor.
Fees and follow-up: an inspection fee applies to each installation, and the agreement says connection fees and any additional charges are paid to City of Dallas, 320 E. Jefferson Blvd., Room 118. The form does not print the amounts, so confirm them with the city. A bonded contractor requests meters by calling DWU's Distribution Division at 214-670-8460. Refund issues go to [email protected]. The form lists (214) 948-4480 for the Planning & Development Department.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Emailing the application for single family or duplex new construction instead of attaching or uploading it to the ProjectDox building application.
- Emailing an addition or remodel application before the building permit has been acquired.
- Submitting the application without the signed 3-page agreement from a registered, bonded contractor.
- Planning to use a city contractor for the installation; Dallas Water Utilities no longer provides that service, so a bonded contractor is required.
- Filling in the Additional Connection block for a residential project; that block is commercial only.
- Assuming the permit can be transferred or used after a year; it is nontransferable and expires one year from issuance.
- Starting work without calling Water Distribution at least two working days ahead to schedule an inspection.
- Not verifying that utilities are available for the property; the form places that responsibility on the applicant.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Water and Wastewater Service Installation Application?
It is the City of Dallas application, printed under the Planning & Development Department, for a permit to install water and wastewater service. It covers commercial and residential projects and records the service address, the work requested and the service size.
Where do I submit the Dallas water and wastewater application?
For single family or duplex new construction, attach or upload it to the ProjectDox building application. For an addition or remodel (after the building permit is acquired) and for commercial projects, email it to [email protected].
Do I need a bonded contractor for a Dallas water service installation?
Yes. The form says that since October 1, 2024, Dallas Water Utilities no longer provides city contractor installation services, so customers must hire a bonded contractor. A signed 3-page agreement from a registered, bonded contractor is required for all submissions.
How long is the water and wastewater permit valid?
One year. The form states that a permit is nontransferable and expires one year from the date of issuance. It sets no renewal procedure on the form itself.
Is there a fee for the installation?
Yes. An inspection fee applies to each installation, and connection fees and other charges are paid to City of Dallas, 320 E. Jefferson Blvd., Room 118. The form does not print the amounts here, so confirm them with the city at (214) 948-4480.
Who do I contact about a refund or a meter request?
Email [email protected] for refund issues. To request meters, a bonded contractor calls DWU's Distribution Division at 214-670-8460; large meter fee schedules can be requested through [email protected].
Can I fill out this Dallas application online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of the City of Dallas and does not submit the application; you send it through ProjectDox or by email as the form directs.
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