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Lavon, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

A note on these figures from the official schedule. Details

The city's online fee estimator prices commercial building permits for jobs over $100,000 up to $500,000 at $50 more than the adopted fee schedule ($994 base instead of the printed $944); this page uses the adopted schedule, so confirm with the city. Sewer tap fees, which the city bills with new home and new commercial building permits, are not included.

In Lavon, a building permit for a remodel runs $206.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $100.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $75.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $75.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $75.00. 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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Ordinance No. 2026-09-05, City of Lavon Schedule of Fees, Fiscal Year 2026-27 (Exhibit A)

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

Apply online at the Lavon permit portal, or call 972-843-4220.

How Lavon values a job: Commercial permit fees are computed from the project value or the ICC Building Valuation Data table; residential permits are priced per square foot under roof.

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

Lavon Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Lavon

Residential (1–2 family): Remodel of a residential dwelling
$1.03 per sq ft under roof, minimum $200.00
Residential (1–2 family): New home
$1.03 per sq ft under roof
Residential (1–2 family): Above-ground pool
$50.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Attached accessory use on a home
$0.50 per sq ft, minimum $150.00
Residential (1–2 family): In-ground swimming pool
$400.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Shell-only accessory building 100 to 150 sq ft
$150.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Shell-only accessory building under 100 sq ft
$50.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Spa
$100.00 flat

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Lavon Permit Fee Calculator

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Kind of work
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9 documented rates for this permit type; pick the one that matches your job.

sq ft
505,000 sq ft
Estimated building permit fee
$206.00
Building Permit Fee$206.00
200 sq ft under roof × $1.03 per sq ft under roof
Total Estimate$206.00
A note on these figures from the official schedule. Details

The city's online fee estimator prices commercial building permits for jobs over $100,000 up to $500,000 at $50 more than the adopted fee schedule ($994 base instead of the printed $944); this page uses the adopted schedule, so confirm with the city. Sewer tap fees, which the city bills with new home and new commercial building permits, are not included.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Lavon building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 972-843-4220. 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 Lavon

The City of Lavon Building Inspection Department issues building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and roofing permits inside the city limits. Apply for permits and register as a contractor online through the city's MyGov public portal, choosing the residential or commercial permit type for your job and uploading the application form and plans it asks for. For a new building or an addition, the building permit covers the structural, plumbing, electrical and mechanical work, so no separate subcontractor permits are needed. To schedule an inspection or ask a question, use the city's contact form (Permits and Inspections option) or call 972-843-4220.

Source: Lavon application instructions

Apply online: Lavon permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
120 School Road, Lavon, TX 75166
Hours
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Lavon Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Lavon?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $206.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Lavon'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 Lavon?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $100.00, based on Lavon's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Lavon?

A residential building permit is $1.03 per sq ft under roof, minimum $200.00. Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and 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.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from Ordinance No. 2026-09-05, City of Lavon Schedule of Fees, Fiscal Year 2026-27 (Exhibit A). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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