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Permit
$40 application + $200 minimum + $15/document; dai…
Public right-of-way (street/curb)
Permit required
Yes
Cost
$40 application + $200 minimum + $15/document; daily fees $0.012-$0.096/sq ft (escalating every 60 days); +$50 weekend
Max days
7 days per permit (must reapply for extensions)
Authority
Public Works Right-of-Way Management
Portal
rowmanagement.dallascityhall.com
Processing
48 hours minimum
Special rules
Per industry sources: $40 application + $200 minimum + $15/document + daily sq ft fees + $50 weekend surcharge. Permits limited to 7 days. Fees double every 60 days for extended projects. Apply via rowmanagement.dallascityhall.com.
Private property (driveway/yard)
Permit required
No
Cost
$0
Max days
Generally 7-14 days (HOA-dependent)
Special rules
Texas has 22,300+ HOAs (3rd most nationally). Frisco/Plano/McKinney suburbs typically require pre-approval (7-14 days).
Prohibited items & penalties
State landfill bans
Texas bans: Used oil, lead-acid batteries (TX Health & Safety Code Ch 361), whole tires (must be processed), liquid waste. NO statewide e-waste ban (some local programs). Limited state bans.
Common prohibited
Hazardous waste, paints, solvents, car batteries, cleaning chemicals, asbestos, pesticides, biohazardous waste, refrigerator/AC with refrigerants, tires, car parts, electronics, medical waste, propane tanks
Max fine
$25-$500 HOA fines; city violations vary
VERIFIED Apr 2026 (partial): structure confirmed via industry sources. Specific Dallas city fee schedule not directly accessed.
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