General Information
Senior Planner
Erica Stubbs
City Planner
Jorge Barake
Planning and Development Assistant
Amber Jones
Inspector
David O'Connor
Inspector
Arthur Matthews
Administrative Assistant
Lea Ann Price
Assistant Director of Planning and Development and Building Official
Troy Foreman
Director of Planning and Development and Chief Building Official
Mark Richardson
Phone Numbers
(972) 875-6442
Emergencies: Dial 911
Location
108 W. Knox St.
Ennis,
TX
75119

Hours
Hours:
Monday-Friday
8 AM - 5 PM

Does My Project Require a Permit?

Building Permits
A permit is required to build, alter, enlarge, or repair any residential or commercial structure within the city limits. All building permit applications are reviewed by the Inspection Services Department and the Planning and Development Department. 

Commercial building permit applications are also reviewed by the Fire Marshal, and in some cases the Health Department.

Other Permits
The following projects also require a permit:

·         Accessory building (>120sf)

·         Demolition

·         Drive approach

·         Fence (>8’)

·         Irrigation system

·         Sign

·         Structure moving

·         Swimming Pools & Spas

This list is not all-inclusive. Please contact us if you are unsure if your project requires a permit.