Homeowner Permit Requirements

Certain home renovations and installations in the Town of Prosper require a permit from the Town's Building Inspections Division. The information provided outlines the regulations regarding permits for various home improvement projects.

A Permit is Required:

  • Additions to your house, including the enclosure of back patios or finishing out of attic space
  • Patio covers, pergola, arbors, and sheds, whether attached to the house or in the yard
  • Roofing (re-roofing)
  • Fencing, unless replacing under 16 linear feet of fencing with like materials
  • Concrete flatwork including driveways, sidewalks, and patios
  • Electrical installations, including installing Photovoltaic (solar) systems, EV chargers, electrical panels, and electrical circuits.
  • Plumbing installations, including the replacement of water heaters and the installation of water softeners and whole-house water filtration systems
  • HVAC installations, including replacement of air-handlers and condensers and installation of mini-split systems

A Permit is Not Required:

  • Flooring such as tile, carpet, and hardwood
  • Painting and staining
  • Cabinetry and countertops
  • Trim carpentry (finish work)
  • Landscaping, including garden walls, edging, pavers, and French drains
  • Low-voltage electrical work (under 25 volts and 50 watts) such as structured wiring, data cabling, and security systems
  • Swings and other playground equipment (this exemption only applies to single-family homes) 

Interested in helping spread the word?  You can share our Homeowner Permit Requirements Flyer (PDF) with your neighborhood and HOA to help educate residents of the Town of Prosper about permit requirements. For questions, call or email the Town of Prosper's Building Inspections Division at 972-346-3502 option #2 or email permits@prospertx.gov.

  1. As a homeowner doing my own work at my home, when am I required to obtain a permit?
  2. Why should my contractor obtain the permit instead of me, as the homeowner?
  3. How can I find out which contractors are registered with the Town?
  4. How long will it take to get my permit application reviewed?
  5. How long is my permit valid for after being issued?
  6. My Homeowner’s Association (HOA) is telling me that I cannot build my project. Is this true?
  7. Are subcontractors required to pull separate permits for larger projects?
  8. Do I need a permit to build a deck?
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