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Cedar Hill’s permit poster is short and clear: new roof coverings, exterior doors, window replacement and fences all need a permit. Here’s what that means for your project.
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Cedar Hill permits
Cedar Hill publishes a bilingual poster listing the work that needs a permit.
Do I need a permit to replace windows in Cedar Hill?
Yes.
Details: The City of Cedar Hill’s permit poster lists exterior door and window replacement among the work that needs a permit.
Source: City of Cedar Hill: “When Do I Need a Permit?” (PDF)
Last verified: Oct 25, 2026
Do I need a permit for a new roof in Cedar Hill?
Yes.
Details: Roof coverings are on the same city poster as window replacement, so replacing a roof needs a permit.
Source: City of Cedar Hill: “When Do I Need a Permit?” (PDF)
Last verified: Oct 29, 2026
Do I need a permit for a fence in Cedar Hill?
Yes.
Details: Fences are on the poster too, and it notes that the city’s ordinance restricts fence location, height and material.
Source: City of Cedar Hill: “When Do I Need a Permit?” (PDF)
Last verified: Oct 29, 2026
Cedar Hill uses the 2021 International Residential Code (Ordinance 2025-842). Cedar Hill’s building codes
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County & ZIP codes
Cedar Hill is mostly in Dallas County, with parts in Ellis County. ZIP: 75104.
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Cedar Hill homes
Half of Cedar Hill’s homes were built in 1995 or earlier, and about 82% are single-family detached houses. A mid-’90s house is about 30 years old, an age when roofs and original windows commonly need replacing.
Last verified: Oct 29, 2026
Cedar Hill questions
Do I need a permit to replace windows in Cedar Hill?
Yes. The City of Cedar Hill’s permit poster lists exterior door and window replacement among the work that needs a permit. Source: City of Cedar Hill: “When Do I Need a Permit?” (PDF).
Does a roof replacement need a permit in Cedar Hill?
Yes. Roof coverings are on the city’s list of work that needs a permit, along with exterior doors, windows and fences.
Is there a limit on fence height in Cedar Hill?
The city’s permit poster says its ordinance restricts fence location, height and material, so check the current rules before you build. A fence permit is required either way.
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