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Iowa Colony, TX Permit Fees (2026)

Building permit fees and building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permit fees for Iowa Colony, straight from the official fee schedule, with a free permit fee calculator below.

Commercial building permits valued above $1,000,000 are not estimated here: the city's printed fee for that band does not follow from the bands below it. Ask Community Development for the fee on larger projects.

Building Permit
$120.00
200 sq ft remodel area
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Roofing Permit
$900.00
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$575.00
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$575.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$575.00
$10,000 repipe
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In Iowa Colony, a building permit for a remodel runs $120.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $900.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $575.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $575.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $575.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area. Each figure is that single permit only: a job that combines trades, like a kitchen remodel with electrical and plumbing work, pays each applicable permit. Pick a project to load it in the calculator below.

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City of Iowa Colony Schedule of Fees, February 2025 (Resolution 2025-06, adopted February 10, 2025, amending Ordinance 2023-26)

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits.

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Iowa Colony permit portal, or call 346-395-4528.

How Iowa Colony values a job: Commercial construction valuation is based on the International Code Council Building Valuation Data tables as of August 2014 (Table A1 in the city fee schedule).

Last verified: November 3, 2026

Iowa Colony Permit Fee Schedule

Every documented rule for each permit type, straight from the official schedule.

Building Permit Fees in Iowa Colony

Residential (1–2 family): New home, addition, or remodel
$0.40 per sq ft
Residential (1–2 family): Accessory building, patio cover, or other miscellaneous project (by job value)
tiered rates by job value, minimum $100.00 (printed base plus percent of the whole job value)
Up to $10,000
$75.00 plus $50.00 per additional $1,000
Over $10,000, up to $50,000
$600.00 plus $30.00 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $200,000
$2,000.00 plus $20.00 per additional $1,000
Over $200,000
$5,000.00
Residential (1–2 family): Homeowner pond permit
$50.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Residential demolition
$50.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial new building, addition, or remodel (by construction value)
tiered rates by job value (rate applies above each band floor, computed per dollar)
Up to $1,000
$75.00
Over $1,000, up to $50,000
$75.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $100,000
$320.00 plus $4.00 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$520.00 plus $3.00 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$1,720.00 plus $2.00 per additional $1,000
Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial demolition (asbestos survey required)
$100.00 flat
Sales or construction trailer permit
$150.00 flat
Plan Review Fee (does not apply to some listed rules)
50% of the permit fee‡
Elevation Certificate Review (if applicable)
$150.00 per certificate (elevation)
Occupancy Permit (Non-Residential New Construction) (if applicable)
$100.00
Occupancy Permit (Non-Residential Remodel or Alteration) (if applicable)
$50.00
Permit Renewal (Commercial) (if applicable)
$300.00
Permit Renewal (Residential) (if applicable)
$150.00
Re-Inspection Fee (first) (if applicable)
$50.00
Re-Inspection Fee (second) (if applicable)
$75.00
Re-Inspection Fee (third and later, each) (if applicable)
$100.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Iowa Colony Permit Fee Calculator

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5 documented rates for this permit type; pick the one that matches your job.

sq ft
505,000 sq ft
Estimated building permit fee
$120.00
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$80.00
200 sq ft × $0.40 per sq ft
Plan Review Fee$40.00‡
Total Estimate$120.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Commercial building permits valued above $1,000,000 are not estimated here: the city's printed fee for that band does not follow from the bands below it. Ask Community Development for the fee on larger projects.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Iowa Colony building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 346-395-4528. Permit fees only; excludes impact fees, utility connection charges, and other non-permit charges.

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How to Apply for a Permit in Iowa Colony

Register as a contractor with the City of Iowa Colony (homeowners acting as their own contractor are exempt), then complete the permit application for your work from the City's Permit Applications page: the New Home / Remodel Application for homes and remodels, the General / Trade Permit Application for electrical, plumbing, mechanical, residential accessory buildings, patio covers and other miscellaneous projects, or the Commercial Building Application. Email the application and documents to permits@iowacolonytx.gov; new homes and commercial applications need an electronic copy of the plans. You can also apply for a building permit, search existing permits and request inspections through the City's iWorQ citizen portal. Trade permit review takes 5 to 7 business days. The City takes online payments through its FastGovPay page. Residential permits are valid for 180 days and commercial permits for 365 days.

Source: Iowa Colony application instructions

Apply online: Iowa Colony permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
Iowa Colony Public Safety Building, 3144 Meridiana Pkwy, Iowa Colony, TX 77583
Hours
Monday through Thursday 8 am to 5 pm; Friday 8 am to noon

Iowa Colony Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Iowa Colony?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $120.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Iowa Colony's sourced fee schedule, and it covers the building permit alone; a job that combines trades pays each applicable permit. Calculate your job's value for an itemized total.

How Much Does a Roofing Permit Cost in Iowa Colony?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $900.00, based on Iowa Colony's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Iowa Colony?

A residential building permit is $0.40 per sq ft. Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and Roofing permits scale with the value of the job. Every rate comes straight from the sourced fee schedule above. Enter your job's details for an itemized total.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Iowa Colony?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee (50% of the permit fee). Each is included in the estimates it applies to; the fee schedule above shows which permits and job types each one covers.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from City of Iowa Colony Schedule of Fees, February 2025 (Resolution 2025-06, adopted February 10, 2025, amending Ordinance 2023-26). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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