The citizens and businesses of Dallas are poised for a digital transformation as the city's Planning & Development department implements a cutting-edge service platform, DallasNow. In anticipation of this technological leap, the Oak Cliff Municipal Center has extended its office hours to ease the transition for its patrons. According to an announcement by the City of Dallas from April 14 to April 24, the Permit Service Center within the municipal building will remain operational from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
For those looking to secure permitting or engineering reviews, the window for such services is narrowing. Based on information published on the city's official bulletin, a swath of online and in-person services are scheduled to go offline starting from April 25 at 4 p.m. until May 4. During this downtime, services will be notably limited to inspections, emergency releases, and consultation sessions – a period when the infrastructure shifts gears to make room for the new, streamlined DallasNow system.
Starting May 5, DallasNow is set to transform the way Dallas handles its city planning and development tasks. This cloud-based integration plans to offer seamless interactions for property owners, contractors, and developers by enabling them to apply, review, and track their applications electronically. As cited on Dallas.gov, DallasNow promises to deliver real-time notifications to its users, encompassing updates on permits, inspection statuses, and detailed fee breakdowns.
Residents and businesses are encouraged to mark their calendars with the following key dates outlined on the City of Dallas bulletin. Extended office hours at Oak Cliff Municipal Center run through April 14 – April 24. The current system's blackout period spans from April 25 at 4 pm – May 4, with DallasNow officially launching on May 5.
