Do I need a permit for pavers, driveway, or hardscape in Irving?
It depends. Whether pavers, driveway, or hardscape needs a permit in Irving comes down to the details of your project.
At-grade patios, walkways, and paver areas are often exempt, but many Texas cities regulate added impervious cover, driveway approaches in the public right-of-way, and drainage. A retaining wall above a set height typically requires its own permit and engineering. Confirm impervious-cover limits and right-of-way rules with your local building department. An at-grade paver patio, walkway, or driveway generally does not need a building permit in Irving, but a deck or platform more than 30 inches above grade does require a permit under the adopted 2021 International Residential Code. A masonry retaining wall over 4 feet in height requires a permit, and new paving must still respect drainage and the setback rules of the Unified Development Code. Work in the public right-of-way or a new driveway approach is handled separately, so confirm requirements with the Irving Inspections Department before starting.
Documents you may need
- Permit applicationSometimes required
- Site or drainage plan showing impervious coverSometimes required
- Permit application through the My Government Online (MGO) portal when the work is not exemptSometimes required
- Site or grading plan showing the paved area, drainage, and setbacksSometimes required
- Retaining wall details when a masonry wall over 4 feet is includedSometimes required
Possible inspections
- Drainage or grading inspection (where required)
- Final inspection
- Inspections as applicable when the work is permitted (for example a deck over 30 inches or a wall over 4 feet)
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a permit for pavers, driveway, or hardscape in Irving?
- It depends. Whether pavers, driveway, or hardscape needs a permit in Irving comes down to the details of your project. At-grade patios, walkways, and paver areas are often exempt, but many Texas cities regulate added impervious cover, driveway approaches in the public right-of-way, and drainage. A retaining wall above a set height typically requires its own permit and engineering. Confirm impervious-cover limits and right-of-way rules with your local building department. An at-grade paver patio, walkway, or driveway generally does not need a building permit in Irving, but a deck or platform more than 30 inches above grade does require a permit under the adopted 2021 International Residential Code. A masonry retaining wall over 4 feet in height requires a permit, and new paving must still respect drainage and the setback rules of the Unified Development Code. Work in the public right-of-way or a new driveway approach is handled separately, so confirm requirements with the Irving Inspections Department before starting.
- Who issues the permit in Irving?
- The local building department for Irving handles permitting. This page lists its contact details and online portal. Your mailing city is not always the permitting authority, so confirm the jurisdiction before you apply.
- How do I find out the exact requirements for my project?
- Run the free PermitRoadmap check for your specific project and answers. It returns the likely permits, documents, inspections, and next steps, each linked to its official source.
PermitRoadmap is an independent informational service and is not affiliated with any city, county, state agency, or permitting authority. Results are informational and do not replace confirming requirements with the local permitting authority.