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St. Paul, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

In St. Paul, a building permit for a remodel runs $500.00 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; 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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Town of St Paul Schedule of Fees (effective August 12, 2019)

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

Call the building department at 972-442-7212.

Schedule effective August 12, 2019. Last verified: November 14, 2026

St. Paul Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in St. Paul

Residential (1–2 family): Alteration, repair, or remodel (by remodeled area, up to 1,000 sq ft)
tiered rates by sq ft (Includes the $100 base fee plus the printed area fee)
Up to 150 sq ft
$250.00
Over 150, up to 500 sq ft
$400.00
Over 500, up to 1,000 sq ft
$600.00
Residential (1–2 family): New single-family home
tiered rates by sq ft
Up to 3,000 sq ft
$1,200.00
Over 3,000 sq ft
$1,200.00 plus $0.10 per additional sq ft
Residential (1–2 family): Residential fence
$100.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Residential retaining wall over 4 ft tall or supporting a load
tiered rates by linears (Printed as a base fee; ask the Town about further charges)‡
Up to 50 linears
$100.00
Over 50 linears
$150.00
Residential (1–2 family): Residential addition
$0.20 per sq ft (added area), minimum $100.00
Residential (1–2 family): HUD-code manufactured home
$250.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial alteration, remodel, or repair (by market valuation)
tiered rates by job value, minimum $950.00
Up to $50,000
$950.00
Over $50,000, up to $100,000
$1,450.00
Over $100,000
$1,450.00 plus $2.50 per additional $1,000
Commercial / 3+ units: New finished commercial building
$6.50 per $1,000 of job value, minimum $650.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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St. Paul Permit Fee Calculator

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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
501,000 sq ft
Estimated building permit fee
$500.00
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$400.00
$400.00 flat for 151–500 sq ft (see the fee table above)
Includes the $100 base fee plus the printed area fee
Certificate of Occupancy Fee (Residential)$100.00‡
Total Estimate$500.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Estimate only. Confirm with the St. Paul building department before applying. Phone: 972-442-7212. 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 St. Paul

Email the completed Application for Building Permit (Town Form 03) to the Town of St. Paul at alex.stanley-dake@stpaultexas.us; the forms are on the Town's Form List page. A Certificate of Occupancy application goes in with the building permit application. New homes, remodels that add bathroom facilities, and any work tying into or installing a septic system need an OSSF certificate from Collin County Development Services before the Town will accept the application. The Town does not require contractor registration. Fees are paid in full when you apply, by check only, payable to The Town of St. Paul, and permit fees double if work starts before the permit is issued. Every project needs a final inspection. Call Town Hall at 972-442-7212 with questions.

Source: St. Paul application instructions

Building Department Contact
Address
2505 Butscher's Block, St. Paul, TX 75098
Hours
Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; closed federal holidays
Source
https://www.stpaultexas.us/docs/permit_application___guidance/index.php; https://www.stpaultexas.us/local_government/town_administration/index.php; https://www.stpaultexas.us/Document%20Center/2%20-%20TSP%20DOC%20FILE/17%20web%20FEE%20SCHEDULE%20eff%208-12-19.pdf
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St. Paul Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in St. Paul?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $500.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from St. Paul'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 St. Paul?

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

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in St. Paul?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by sq ft (Includes the $100 base fee plus the printed area fee). 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 Town of St Paul Schedule of Fees (effective August 12, 2019). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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