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Arlington publishes some of the clearest permit thresholds in the area: small roof patches, like-for-like siding and minor fence repairs are exempt, and bigger jobs aren’t. Here’s where those lines fall.
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Our work near Arlington
We don’t have a finished Arlington job on the site yet, so these are window replacements from Cedar Hill and Colleyville.
Where Arlington draws the permit line
These answers come from the City of Arlington’s technical bulletin on work that’s exempt from permits.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Arlington?
Yes, unless it’s 10% of the roof or less.
Details: Arlington exempts replacing roof covering when the area replaced is 10 percent or less of the roof. A full replacement needs a building permit.
Source: City of Arlington: Work Exempt From Permitting
Last verified: Oct 29, 2026
Do I need a permit for new siding in Arlington?
Not for like-for-like siding.
Details: Replacing siding with material of similar character is exempt. Installing stucco or an exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) needs a permit.
Source: City of Arlington: Work Exempt From Permitting
Last verified: Oct 29, 2026
Do I need a permit to repair a fence in Arlington?
Not if it’s less than half of one side.
Details: No fence permit is required when less than 50 percent of one side of the fence is being repaired or replaced.
Source: City of Arlington: Work Exempt From Permitting
Last verified: Oct 29, 2026
Arlington has adopted the 2021 International Codes. Arlington’s building codes
Arlington homes and storms
County & ZIP codes
Arlington is in Tarrant County. ZIPs: 76001, 76002, 76005, 76006, 76010, 76011, 76012, 76013, 76014, 76015, 76016, 76017, 76018.
U.S. Census Bureau data (via Census Reporter)
Census 2020 ZIP code (ZCTA) relationship files
Arlington homes
Half of Arlington’s homes were built in 1990 or earlier, and about 57% are single-family detached houses. A house from the ’80s may be on its second or third roof by now, and if it still has its first windows, they’re likely past their best.
Tornado history
Arlington has been hit more than once. On March 28, 2000, the storm that sent an F2 tornado through downtown Fort Worth went on to cause F3 damage near Bardin Road and Matlock Road in Arlington. On April 3, 2012, an EF2 tornado with winds near 135 mph tracked about 4.6 miles through Kennedale and Arlington.
NWS Fort Worth: March 28, 2000 tornadoes (PDF)
NWS Fort Worth: April 3, 2012 Kennedale–Arlington tornado
Last verified: Oct 29, 2026
Arlington questions
Can I patch a few shingles in Arlington without a permit?
Yes, if the area you’re replacing is 10% of the roof or less. Anything larger needs a building permit.
Does replacing siding need a permit in Arlington?
Not if the new siding is similar in character to what’s there. Switching to stucco or an EIFS system does.
Do you have photos of work in Arlington?
Not yet on this site. The closest examples are the Cedar Hill and Colleyville window jobs shown above.
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