Frisco, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Frisco, a building permit for a remodel runs $174.90 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $159.00, an HVAC change-out $65.99, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $121.90, and a whole-house repipe $164.30. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area, one appliance, 200 A service, and a 15-fixture scope. 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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Source

Permit, Inspection and Miscellaneous Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 10/1/2026 (Ord. 2026-09-62), and Technology Fee Ordinance 2026-05-40

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Frisco permit portal, or call 972-292-5301.

Schedule effective October 1, 2026. Last verified: November 14, 2026

Frisco Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Frisco

Residential (1–2 family): Remodel or general alteration

tiered rates by sq ft

Up to 1,055 sq ft

$75.00 plus $0.45 per additional sq ft

Over 1,055 sq ft

$550.00

Residential (1–2 family): New home (by gross square feet)

tiered rates by sq ft, minimum $300.00 (Not less than the $300 non-refundable application fee)

Up to 300 sq ft

$150.00

Over 300, up to 2,000 sq ft

$150.00 plus $0.50 per additional sq ft

Over 2,000, up to 2,500 sq ft

$1,000.00 plus $0.37 per additional sq ft

Over 2,500, up to 3,000 sq ft

$1,185.00 plus $0.35 per additional sq ft

Over 3,000, up to 3,500 sq ft

$1,360.00 plus $0.34 per additional sq ft

Over 3,500, up to 4,000 sq ft

$1,530.00 plus $0.33 per additional sq ft

Over 4,000, up to 4,500 sq ft

$1,695.00 plus $0.32 per additional sq ft

Over 4,500, up to 5,000 sq ft

$1,855.00 plus $0.31 per additional sq ft

Over 5,000, up to 5,500 sq ft

$2,010.00 plus $0.30 per additional sq ft

Over 5,500, up to 6,000 sq ft

$2,160.00 plus $0.29 per additional sq ft

Over 6,000, up to 6,500 sq ft

$2,305.00 plus $0.29 per additional sq ft

Over 6,500, up to 7,000 sq ft

$2,450.00 plus $0.28 per additional sq ft

Over 7,000 sq ft

$2,590.00 plus $0.26 per additional sq ft

Residential (1–2 family): Above-ground swimming pool

$100.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Concrete driveway or pad

$75.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): In-ground swimming pool

$200.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): In-ground swimming pool with spa

$275.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Modular shed

$50.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Outdoor fireplace, kitchen or other amenity

tiered rates by amenitys‡

Up to 1 amenitys

$75.00

Over 1, up to 3 amenitys

$75.00 plus $25.00 per additional amenity

Over 3 amenitys

$150.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Frisco Permit Fee Calculator

Pick a permit type and adjust the job value. Total updates instantly, itemized below.

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Job type

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

Sq ft (gross)

sq ft

505,000 sq ft

Estimated building permit fee

$174.90

Included in this total

Building Permit Fee$165.00

$75.00 + 200 × $0.45 per sq ft over 0 sq ft (see the fee table above)

Technology Fee$9.90‡

Total Estimate$174.90

Paid when you apply, counts toward this total

Application Fee (Residential Alteration)$50.00‡

You pay this when you apply. It comes off the final permit bill, so it does not add to the total above.

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Frisco building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 972-292-5301. 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 Frisco

Apply online through the City of Frisco Plans and Permits portal (https://friscoplansandpermits.avolvecloud.com/Portal/Login/Index/FRISCO); applications for all building permits must be submitted online. The city's Plans and Permits page explains how to set up an account, submit an application and pay fees. Contractors request inspections through the eTRAKiT system (https://etrakit.friscotexas.gov/etrakit/). Homeowners with no contractor on the permit may request inspections by email. Inspection requests are not accepted by phone.

Source: Frisco application instructions

Apply online: Frisco permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 972-292-5301
Email: bicsr@friscotexas.gov
Address: 6101 Frisco Square Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Frisco, TX 75034-3239
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, excluding City holidays
Source: Official contact page

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Frisco Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Frisco?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $174.90, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Frisco'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 Frisco?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $159.00, based on Frisco's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Frisco?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by sq ft. Electrical permits are priced per amp; Plumbing permits are priced per fixture; Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per appliance; Roofing permits are flat fees. New construction is priced separately from remodel and alteration work; the calculator asks which kind of job yours is. 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 Frisco?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Technology Fee (6% of the permit fee plus designated fees). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from Permit, Inspection and Miscellaneous Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 10/1/2026 (Ord. 2026-09-62), and Technology Fee Ordinance 2026-05-40. See the official schedule. Last verified November 14, 2026.

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