Electrical Permit Application
Homeowners Affidavit
Permit fees are $88, whether taken out by a homeowner or a contractor
 
Homeowners who:  1) own the home; 2) live in the home; and 3) homestead the home through the Dallas Central Appraisal District (www.dcad.org) may pull a homeowners affidavit and complete the repairs themselves if they feel confident in making the required repairs.  Homeowners must provide a copy of a current driver's license which reflects the address you are trying to permit (if you have recently purchased the home please call our office at 972-205-2300 for alternatives to this requirement).  This department will verify with Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD) via their website that a homestead exemption exists for the permitted address; if there is no record of a homestead exemption the homeowner must provide a copy of the executed homestead exemption from DCAD.
 
If the homeowner is unable to produce the required documents stated above, a State licensed electrician registered with the City of Garland must be hired to take out the permit.
 
If the property is rental property a State licensed electrician who is registered with the City of Garland must complete the repairs.  NO EXCEPTIONS. 

If your utility company is Garland Power & Light (GP&L) and you've taken out a permit and while completing electrical repairs you wish to upgrade your meter base, the City Warehouse (located at 1720 Commerce Street, 75040; 972-205-3400) will provide you with a new meter base free of charge.  You must show your permit to the staff member assisting you in order to obtain the meter base.