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Dallas has 21 landmark districts plus a set of conservation districts, and exterior work in them needs city review before it starts. Here’s how that works, and what we’ve built around the city.
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Our work in Dallas
Eleven window replacements and a roof replacement in Dallas so far, from white and almond frames to black Vistamark Endura, and a roof in CertainTeed Moire Black.
Historic and conservation districts in Dallas
Most Dallas projects follow the standard permit process, but some neighborhoods add a design review first.
My house is in a Dallas landmark district. What changes?
You need a Certificate of Appropriateness before work begins.
Details: The city’s 21 landmark districts include Swiss Avenue, Munger Place, Winnetka Heights, Junius Heights and Peak’s Suburban Addition. Each has its own preservation criteria, administered by the Landmark Commission. Minor items, including in-kind repair of roofing, windows and siding, can qualify as Routine Maintenance and be approved by staff, usually within 7 to 10 business days and no more than 21. Larger changes go to the Commission. The certificate has to be posted on the front of the house before work starts.
Source: Dallas Office of Historic Preservation: Landmark Districts
Dallas: Landmark Review Process
Last verified: Oct 29, 2026
What about a conservation district?
Window and roof work gets a work review.
Details: In a Dallas conservation district, the city’s submittal checklist asks for photos of every window being replaced and a window quote naming the brand and series, grid pattern and how the windows open. Windows need at least a quarter-inch expressed profile on the exterior sash, muntins and mullions. For roofing, it asks for the current and proposed material and the brand and color of the new roof.
Source: City of Dallas: Conservation District submittal checklist (PDF)
Last verified: Oct 29, 2026
Dallas uses the 2021 International Residential Code with Dallas amendments, effective May 12, 2023. Dallas’s building codes
Dallas homes and storms
County
Dallas is mostly in Dallas County, with parts in Rockwall County, Collin County, Kaufman County and Denton County.
Dallas homes
Half of Dallas homes were built in 1983 or earlier, and only about 40% are single-family detached houses. The range runs from early-1900s houses in the landmark districts to post-war ranch houses and new infill.
The October 2019 tornado
On October 20, 2019, a tornado formed near SH 348 and Luna Road, tracked east along Walnut Hill Lane through Preston Hollow and crossed US 75 before ending in Richardson. NWS rated it EF3, and many of the large, established homes along its path lost part or all of their roofs. NOAA puts its property damage at about $1.55 billion.
Hail
On June 13, 2012, hail up to softball size hit parts of Dallas and Collin counties. The National Weather Service listed it among the costliest hail storms in Texas, with early estimates near $900 million.
Last verified: Oct 29, 2026
Dallas questions
Do I need approval to replace windows in a Dallas historic district?
Yes. In a landmark district you need a Certificate of Appropriateness before work begins. In a conservation district, exterior work including windows goes through a work review.
How do I find out if my house is in a landmark district?
The Office of Historic Preservation lists all 21 landmark districts and has a map. It’s at 1500 Marilla Street, 214-670-4206.
Have you done roofing in Dallas?
Yes. One example is a Dallas roof replacement in CertainTeed shingles, color Moire Black. See the before and after photos.
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