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Plano, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

A note on these figures from the official schedule. Details

Plano adopted a citywide Master Fee Schedule (Ordinance No. 2026-10-11) on October 26, 2026. It takes effect on January 1, 2027 and restates the building inspection fees shown here at the same amounts, so these figures are not expected to move. A stand-alone commercial electrical, HVAC or plumbing job may be billed as a Simple Trade Permit ($100 without plans, $125 with plans) instead of the $70 to $130 floor-area fee shown by default; ask Building Inspections which applies. See the official notice

In Plano, a building permit for a remodel runs $276.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $75.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $85.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $85.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $85.00. 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. 2025-11-4, City of Plano Building Inspections Department Fee Schedule (Exhibit A)

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

Apply online at the Plano permit portal, or call 972-941-7140.

Schedule effective January 2, 2026. Last verified: November 14, 2026

Plano Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Plano

Residential (1–2 family): Addition, alteration or backyard cottage
$0.48 per sq ft, minimum $40.00
Residential (1–2 family): New single family home
$0.48 per sq ft (under roof)
Residential (1–2 family): Above ground swimming pool
$55.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Accessory structure or carport under 400 sq ft
$75.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Fence or retaining wall, residential
$75.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): In ground spa
$150.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): In ground swimming pool
$300.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Outdoor fireplace
$75.00 flat

† Corroborated across official sources, but not printed line-for-line in the linked schedule.

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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

sq ft
505,000 sq ft
Estimated building permit fee
$276.00
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$96.00
200 sq ft × $0.48 per sq ft
Electrical Component Fee (Residential Addition or Alteration)$45.00‡
Mechanical Component Fee (Residential Addition or Alteration)$45.00‡
Plan Review Fee (Residential Addition or Alteration)$45.00
Plumbing Component Fee (Residential Addition or Alteration)$45.00‡
Total Estimate$276.00
Paid when you apply, counts toward this total
Plan Review Deposit$62.40
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.

A note on these figures from the official schedule. Details

Plano adopted a citywide Master Fee Schedule (Ordinance No. 2026-10-11) on October 26, 2026. It takes effect on January 1, 2027 and restates the building inspection fees shown here at the same amounts, so these figures are not expected to move. A stand-alone commercial electrical, HVAC or plumbing job may be billed as a Simple Trade Permit ($100 without plans, $125 with plans) instead of the $70 to $130 floor-area fee shown by default; ask Building Inspections which applies. See the official notice

Estimate only. Confirm with the Plano building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 972-941-7140. 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 Plano

Plano's Building Inspections Department issues building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and roofing permits inside the city limits. Permit applications are PDF forms published on the city's Building Permits page, with separate forms for residential work, commercial work, miscellaneous simple permits, swimming pools and spas, demolition, structure moving, certificates of occupancy and signs. Plans are submitted electronically following the city's Electronic Plan Submittal Requirements. Contractors must hold a current City of Plano registration before they can pull a permit or schedule an inspection, and that registration is renewed annually for a fee that is separate from the permit. Permit status, registered contractor lookup and inspection scheduling run through the city's eTRAKiT portal; inspections can also be requested through the automated telephone system or by text message. Homeowners who pulled their own permit schedule inspections by calling or emailing the department, and emailed requests take about 24 hours. The Municipal Center is open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

Source: Plano application instructions

Apply online: Plano permit portal
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1520 K Avenue, Suite 140, Plano, TX 75074
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm
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Plano Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Plano?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $276.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Plano'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 Plano?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $75.00, based on Plano's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Plano?

A residential building permit is $0.48 per sq ft, minimum $40.00. 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. 2025-11-4, City of Plano Building Inspections Department Fee Schedule (Exhibit A). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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