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Nevada, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Nevada, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $660.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $100.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $100.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $100.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $100.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees. 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 Nevada Ordinance No. 2026-6, Schedule of Fees (Exhibit A, Revised 04/2026), passed May 5, 2026

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

Apply online at the Nevada permit portal, or call (972) 853-0027.

Last verified: November 14, 2026

Nevada Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Nevada

Residential (1–2 family): Remodel, addition, outdoor living, accessory structure over 120 sq ft, or flatwork or foundation repair needing plans (valuation table)
tiered rates by job value ($12 per $1,000 counted from $5,000, as the $420 base shows)‡
Up to $5,000
$180.00
Over $5,000, up to $25,000
$180.00 plus $12.00 per additional $1,000
Over $25,000, up to $50,000
$420.00 plus $9.60 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $100,000
$660.00 plus $6.00 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$960.00 plus $4.80 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$2,880.00 plus $3.60 per additional $1,000
Over $1,000,000
$4,680.00 plus $2.40 per additional $1,000
Residential (1–2 family): New single-family home
tiered rates by sq ft
Up to 3,500 sq ft
$900.00
Over 3,500 sq ft
$900.00 plus $0.60 per additional sq ft
Residential (1–2 family): In-ground swimming pool
$420.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): New fence installation
$180.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Spa or hot tub
$180.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Foundation repair, flatwork, or fence re-install/repair with no plans required
$100.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial or multi-family building, addition, remodel, or accessory structure (valuation table)
tiered rates by job value ($12 per $1,000 counted from $5,000, as the $420 base shows)‡
Up to $5,000
$180.00
Over $5,000, up to $25,000
$180.00 plus $12.00 per additional $1,000
Over $25,000, up to $50,000
$420.00 plus $9.60 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $100,000
$660.00 plus $6.00 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$960.00 plus $4.80 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$2,880.00 plus $3.60 per additional $1,000
Over $1,000,000
$4,680.00 plus $2.40 per additional $1,000
Commercial / 3+ units: Shell building (80% of the commercial valuation table)
tiered rates by job value (80% of the printed valuation table, per the Shell Buildings line)‡
Up to $5,000
$144.00
Over $5,000, up to $25,000
$144.00 plus $9.60 per additional $1,000
Over $25,000, up to $50,000
$336.00 plus $7.68 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $100,000
$528.00 plus $4.80 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$768.00 plus $3.84 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$2,304.00 plus $2.88 per additional $1,000
Over $1,000,000
$3,744.00 plus $1.92 per additional $1,000
Demolition
$100.00 flat
Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)
$200.00 ($35 application fee plus $165 due upon approval)‡
General Re-inspection (if applicable)
$60.00
Same Day Inspection (per hour) (if applicable)
$120.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Permit type
Project type
Kind of work
Job type

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

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$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$660.00
Building Permit Fee$660.00‡
$420.00 + 25 × $9.60 per $1,000 over $25,000 (see the fee table above)
$12 per $1,000 counted from $5,000, as the $420 base shows
Total Estimate$660.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

This fee rate is higher than in most Texas jurisdictions; it matches Nevada's official schedule as published.

Fees are charged on the value your jurisdiction assigns to the work; many use ICC square-footage valuation tables or your contract price, whichever is greater. If the assigned value is higher than your contract, the actual fee will be higher too.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Nevada building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (972) 853-0027. 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 Nevada

Permits are applied for online through the City of Nevada's MyGov portal.

First confirm the property is inside Nevada city limits using the address lookup or the city's map of the ETJ and city limits.

Log in to MyGov, or join the City of Nevada as a MyGov collaborator, then apply for the permit (contractors also apply for their annual contractor credential there).

Review the permit application checklist for your job type on the city's Permit Application Checklists and Forms page and attach the documents it lists.

All fees must be paid before a permit can be issued.

Inspections are scheduled with Building Code Consulting Services (BCCS) at 972-821-7031, scheduling@bccscode.com, or the online request form at bccscode.com.

For help, contact City Hall at (972) 853-0027.

Source: Nevada application instructions

Apply online: Nevada permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
City Hall, 424 E. FM 6, Nevada, TX 75173
Hours
Monday to Thursday 8am to 5pm, Friday 9:30am to 3:30pm
Inspections
Building Code Consulting Services (BCCS), 972-821-7031, scheduling@bccscode.com
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Nevada Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Nevada?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $660.00, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Nevada'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 Nevada?

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

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Nevada?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value ($12 per $1,000 counted from $5,000, as the $420 base shows). Electrical permits are flat fees for the default job (Electrical work with no plans required, as determined by city staff), while other work scales with the value of the job; Plumbing permits are flat fees for the default job (Plumbing work with no plans required, as determined by city staff), while other work scales with the value of the job; Mechanical / HVAC permits are flat fees for the default job (Mechanical work with no plans required, as determined by city staff), while other work scales with the value of the job; Roofing permits are flat fees for the default job (Shingle reroof or roof repair with no plans required), while other work scales with the value of the job. 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 City of Nevada Ordinance No. 2026-6, Schedule of Fees (Exhibit A, Revised 04/2026), passed May 5, 2026. See the official schedule. Last verified .

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