Princeton, TX Permit Fees (2026)
Building permit fees and building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permit fees for Princeton, straight from the official fee schedule, with a free permit fee calculator below.
In Princeton, a building permit for a remodel runs $450.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $125.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $125.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $125.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $125.00. 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.
Jump to Permit Fee CalculatorOrdinance No. 2026-07-27-01 (Appendix A Fee Schedule amendment), as amended by Ordinance No. 2026-10-26-01
Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits.
Apply online at the Princeton permit portal, or call 972-736-6169.
How Princeton values a job: Commercial building permit fees are based on the declared valuation of the work, but not less than $85.00 per square foot of total area under roof.
Schedules effective July 27, 2026 – October 26, 2026. Last verified: November 14, 2026
Princeton Permit Fee Schedule
Every documented rule for each permit type, straight from the official schedule.
Building Permit Fees in Princeton
† Corroborated across official sources, but not printed line-for-line in the linked schedule.
‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.
Homeowners and contractors planning a project check Princeton building permit fees here first.
One sponsor per trade, flat monthly rate.
Princeton Permit Fee Calculator
Pick a permit type and adjust the job value. Total updates instantly, itemized below.
4 documented rates for this permit type; pick the one that matches your job.
‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.
Estimate only. Confirm with the Princeton building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 972-736-6169. Permit fees only; excludes impact fees, utility connection charges, and other non-permit charges.
Homeowners and contractors planning a project check Princeton building permit fees here first.
One sponsor per trade, flat monthly rate.
How to Apply for a Permit in Princeton
Apply, pay fees, track status and schedule inspections online through the City of Princeton EnerGov Self-Service Portal.
Building inspections are performed Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; requests received before 5 p.m. are completed the next business day.
Mechanical, electrical and plumbing contractors register with the City at no charge; other contractors (general, roofing, fence, foundation, swimming pool, sign, automatic sprinkler system/backflow, utility, right-of-way) pay a $100.00 annual registration.
Questions go to Development Services at 972-736-6169, option 4, or development-info@princetontx.us.
Source: Princeton application instructions
Apply online: Princeton permit portal- Phone
- 972-736-6169 ext. 4
- Address
- 2000 E Princeton Drive, Princeton, TX 75407
- Hours
- Inspections Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Municipal Center Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Source
- Official contact page
Your name, phone and website right here, next to the building department's contact info, where people look right before they apply.
One expediter per county.
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