A Building Permit is required for any
alternation or construction work.

Before a building permit will be issued Bureau Veritas must approve all plans and documents related to the permit application.

All Contractors performing work within the City of Mount Vernon's jurisdiction must be registered with the City and provide proof of commercial general liability insurance for claims of property damage or bodily injury.

Any structural change within the City of Mount Vernon will require a building permit.

Permit Submittal

The permit documents and fees will be submitted to the City.  Submittal documents should be complete to expedite plan review and permit issuance.

Plan Review

Bureau Veritas will be conducting residential and commercial plan reviews.  Bureau Veritas will contact the applicant if revisions are needed. You may contact Bureau Veritas' Plan Review Department for the status of your permit at (469)241-1834 or toll free (800)906-7199.

Inspection Requests

Please contact Bureau Veritas to request inspections.  Any of their permit technicians can assist you. Inspections requested by 5:00 pm Monday-Friday will be performed the next business day.  Inspection request can also be faxed to the Bureau Veritas office.

    Inspection    (817)335-8111 or
    line:              (877)837-8775

    Inspection    (817)335-8110 or
    fax:              (877)837-8859

Field Inspections

Inspectors assigned to your area can be contact via cell phone.  Please call the Bureau Veritas office at (817)335-8111 or toll free (877)837-8775 for your inspector's name and number.