To apply for an address within Amarillo City Limits or the 5-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) fill out the Address Request Application and include all applicable documents.

◼ Click here for the Address Request Application.

Return the fully completed application and all required documents to Building Safety.

• Email: building@amarillo.gov
• Fax: 806-378-3085

New Address Requirements

Site Drawing

• Provide a site drawing or aerial photo (accepted as long as they are clear and easy to read) showing the lot to be addressed in relation to other lots in the area. For large lots outside the city, include a vicinity drawing indicating nearest cross streets. If the property has frontage on two roadways (corner), please indicate on the drawing which roadway the driveway connects to (required).

Legal Description

•  Include lot, block, and addition for platted lots, or section, block, and survey for non-platted lots.

Additional Information

• Any other details aiding location identification, such as neighboring addresses or P.R.A.D. tax parcel number, will expedite your application.

Survey

• A survey may meet all requirements. For lots less than five acres, it must be platted by the Planning Department before an address can be issued. A survey, done by a state registered surveyor, will be required. Call 806-378-6290 for information.

Address Range

• Most bare land addresses larger than a single residential building lot will be in the form of an address range. If you need an address for a specific building, you will need to submit a dimensioned site plan, showing the size and location of the building on the lot.

Lot Dimensions

• Dimensions of the lot are required.

Access to Public Street

• All addressed lots must have access to a public street or highway, either through a recorded easement or by plat.

Contact Information

• Contact information for the person requesting an address is required.
• The names of the owner and resident, if different, need to be provided.

For assistance or questions regarding addressing, call the Building Safety Department at 806-378-3041 and ask to speak with a Plans Examiner.

R 105.1 Required

Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit.

Further, code compliance is required per section 101.2 of the 2105 IRC, which states:

R 101.2 Scope.

 The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, relocation, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.

For more information on what does not requires a permit, click here to view Work Exempt from Obtaining a Permit.

◼ Click here for MGO Connect — Permitting Software

Read through the following table to see requirements for being licensed as a contractor with the City of Amarillo Building Safety Department. For more information, contact Building Safety 806-378-3041.

 If a bond is required, you will need to provide this form that is available through your insurance agency. See sample below.

You will need to apply for a contractor license through our MGO permitting software. You will need to make sure to have all your documentation ready to upload to your application. Once Building Safety has reviewed your application & documentation, they will invoice the fees. You will receive an email letting you know the fees are ready to pay. Once you have paid the invoice your license will be issued, and you can begin applying for permits.

◼ Click here for MGO Connect — Permitting Software

You can apply for a permit for your residence if this address is listed as your homestead exemption with the Potter/Randall Appraisal District.

If you have any questions, please contact Building Safety at 806-378-3041.

◼ Click here for MGO Connect — Permitting Software

Permit pricing varies due to the type of work being done. For current pricing, contact Building Safety.

Email: building@amarillo.gov

Phone: 806-378-3041

Additional fees may be required by Fire Marshal's Office. For more information, contact the Fire Marshal's Office.

We schedule inspections for the next business day, however, if you are needing an inspection to get service (gas & electrical) turned on at an occupied residence, you can call our office to see if you can schedule an “After Hours Inspection”. An additional fee will apply.

Requirements for Temporary Electrical Service

Hardwired Temporary Electrical Service

If temporary electrical service will be provided to the proposed site by XCEL Energy, have your electrician contact Building Safety at 806-378-3041 to obtain the required electrical permit.

Generators

Portable Temporary (Generator) service electrical current must be GFCI protected.

Permit Requirements for aTent

• The person installing the tents will be required to obtain a permit for each tent that is over 200 square feet.
• The permit should be applied for at least a week in advance of the event and a final inspection must be performed prior to the use of the tent.
•  A clear space of 20’ (outside of any stakes) in width will be required around each tent/s, from property lines or adjacent structures. Fire extinguishers and “No Smoking” signs will be required.

Documentation Needed for a Tent

• Building permit application
• Dimensioned site plan
• Layout (floor plan) of the tent
• Flame spread certificate for the tent(s) and whether the tent has sides

Fees

• Permit fees vary from year to year, please contact Building Safety for the most current information.
• If the final inspection occurs after hours or on weekends an additional fee is required, please contact Building Safety for the most current information.

First time getting a permit?

If this is your first time applying for a permit we recommend visiting the Permitting Software Portal — MGO Connect — page for more information. If you need further assistance please contact Building Safety by emailing building@amarillo.gov or by calling 806-378-3041.

In order to put up a sign, follow the following guidelines.

• You must have a permit to put up a sign, you can apply for this permit through our permitting software. Click here for the Annual Renewable Sign Permit Application.
• All signage must be secured to resist wind.
• Signs must be placed within the property boundaries (signs cannot be placed in the right of ways)
• Signs must be removed at the end of the event.

• Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms are required in ALL single-family homes when there is an attached garage OR fuel gas appliances are installed.
• A minimum of one (1) CO alarm is required at each sleeping area, outside the bedroom(s). Permanently installed (adhered to wall).
• Carbon Monoxide Alarm may be battery operated. Plug-in devices may be used if mounted permanently to wall.
• Carbon Monoxide alarms should be installed high on wall or ceiling immediately outside of sleeping areas.
• Carbon Monoxide alarms should not be installed in garages or areas of high humidity (bathrooms).
• Avoid placing the CO Alarm near air conditioning vents and filter grills. If no other location is possible, try to install the CO Alarm a few feet away from the grills.
• CO Alarms are usually inexpensive, most of our local suppliers will sell them starting around $20.00.
• To pass the final inspection a Carbon Monoxide Alarm will be installed. It is possible to have a combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarm.

This is a basic overview or simplified list of the requirements for permitted work. It is intended to aid contractors, suppliers, insurance adjusters, and homeowners with the more significant roofing questions.

Contact Building Safety for more information at 806-378-3041.

The Texas Public Information Act (sometimes called the Open Records Act) is in Texas Government Code chapter 552. It assures that all persons have equal access to public information held by the City of Amarillo.

To request public information, you can click the link below & choose “City Records Request”, you will need to create an account & submit your request.

Amarillo Public Records Center (mycusthelp.com)

You can also submit your request by mail, fax, or email.

Mail: City of Amarillo, Building Safety Department
PO Box 1971, Amarillo TX 79105-1971

Fax: 806-378-3085

Email: building@amarillo.gov

Please be sure to clearly describe what document or information you desire.

The Construction Advisory & Appeals Commission (CAAC) hears appeals of decisions of the Building Official and the Fire Marshal related to the enforcement of building, electrical, fire, HVAC, plumbing, and sign codes adopted by the City. The CAAC also determines whether alternate construction materials and methods, not otherwise approved by the codes or Building Official, are acceptable. As an advisory board the City Commission, the CAAC develops recommendations for the adoption of the new editions of the codes and for amendments to the same.

If you have a fixed business location in the City of Amarillo, occupied by the same business for at least 30 consecutive days, you do not need a Transient Business License.

Your “fixed business location” may be a legitimate office in your home for a home occupation, provided that your home occupation is operated in compliance with city ordinances, otherwise a Transient Business License is required.

Any temporary business location must be zoned for the type of business you are operating, and you must have the property owner’s written permission to operate there.

In order to, transact business door-to-door and you do not have a fixed business location within the city limits, you will need a Door-to-Door permit issued by the Police Department. Pick up an application from Police Department, 200 SE 3^rd, Amarillo TX, 79101 (Front Desk on the first floor).

◼ Click here for the Transient Business License Application

◼ Click here to apply for  a Transient Business License Permit through our MGO Connect online software. (Create an account to apply for a permit.)

Each temporary location requires a separate license.

There is no limit established for the number of licenses that can be issued.

You must obtain a new license for the new location, no matter how temporary.

No. You may not operate in any public street, sidewalk, right-of-way, or other public property.

In all cases, you must have the written consent of the property owner to operate your business on that property. A copy of this agreement must accompany your application for the license. You must demonstrate that you have adequate parking for your customers off the public right of way, and the location must be zoned for your type of business.

◼ Click here for the Transient Business License Application

◼ Click here to apply for  a Transient Business License Permit through our MGO Connect online software. (Create an account to apply for a permit.)

No license is required for soliciting of this type on private property if no goods or services are being sold. To do charitable solicitations on the streets or intersections, a Charitable Solicitation permit may be applied for at the office of the Chief of Police.

Contact one of the Commercial Plan Reviewers in the Building Safety Department at 806-378-3041.

Contact the front desk at the Police Department at 806-378-9452 or Building Safety at 806-378-3041.

Temporary Business involved in the purchase of precious metals or similar activity requires a Transient license, a ticket book from the Police Department, and a Texas Precious Metals Dealers Registration number.

Amarillo's Current List of International Codes include:

Adopted—10/2023                Effective—1/2024

2021 Fire Code Local Amendments & Ordinance                                 2021 ORD #8084

2021 Building Code Local Amendments & Ordinance                        2021 ORD #8082

2015 Energy Conservation Code Local Amendments & Ordinance   2015 ORD #8087

2021 Existing Building Code Local Amendments & Ordinance          2021 ORD #8089

2021 Fuel Gas Code Local Amendments & Ordinance                       2021 ORD #8088

2021 ISPSC Local Amendments & Ordinance                                     2021 ORD #8083

2021 Mechanical Code Local Amendments & Ordinance                  2021 ORD #8085

2020 National Electrical Code Amendments & Ordinance                2020 ORD #8090

2021 Plumbing Code Local Amendments & Ordinance                     2021 ORD #8091

2021 Residential Code Local Amendments & Ordinance                   2021 ORD #8086