Cockrell Hill, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Cockrell Hill, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $410.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $235.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $360.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $360.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $360.00. 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 Cockrell Hill Fee Schedule, Attachment A (Resolution 2025-06172025 Fees, effective June 17, 2025)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Cockrell Hill permit portal, or call 214-330-6333.

Schedule effective June 17, 2025. Last verified: November 3, 2026

Cockrell Hill Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Cockrell Hill

Residential (1–2 family): Remodel with no addition

$250.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): New home, trade permits separate (flat fee by total sq ft)

tiered rates by sq ft

Up to 1,500 sq ft

$1,000.00

Over 1,500, up to 2,000 sq ft

$1,250.00

Over 2,000, up to 2,500 sq ft

$1,500.00

Over 2,500, up to 3,500 sq ft

$1,750.00

Over 3,500 sq ft

$2,000.00

Residential (1–2 family): Carport, gazebo, sundeck or other accessory structure, no electric or plumbing

$75.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Fence replacement, more than 60 linear feet

$30.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Flatwork (concrete) 200 sq ft or more

$75.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Flatwork (concrete) less than 200 sq ft

$50.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): In-ground swimming pool, trade permits separate

$200.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): New fence

$50.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Porch, no electric or plumbing

$100.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Residential demolition

$100.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Spa, hot tub or above-ground pool, trade permits separate

$75.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Addition over 400 sq ft

$500.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Addition up to 400 sq ft

$250.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Garage conversion into living space

$1,000.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Masonry work

$150.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Siding, non-masonry

$75.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial building permit, trades (MEP) in the valuation (by total valuation)

tiered rates by job value‡

Per-$1,000 rates applied per dollar above each band's base; the printed band bases jump at $100,000 (from $1,789.99 to $2,300) and at $2,000,001 (from $12,595 to $16,000)

Up to $4,999

$350.00

Over $4,999, up to $9,999

$450.00

Over $9,999, up to $11,000

$480.00

Over $11,000, up to $49,999

$480.00 plus $20.00 per additional $1,000

Over $49,999, up to $51,000

$1,300.00

Over $51,000, up to $99,999

$1,300.00 plus $10.00 per additional $1,000

Over $99,999, up to $101,000

$2,300.00

Over $101,000, up to $499,999

$2,300.00 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000

Over $499,999, up to $501,000

$5,100.00

Over $501,000, up to $2,000,000

$5,100.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000

Over $2,000,000, up to $2,002,000

$16,000.00

Over $2,002,000

$16,000.00 plus $3.00 per additional $1,000

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial demolition

$200.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial fence

$125.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial flatwork, concrete

$250.00 base, plus $0.05 per sq ft (flatwork)

Per-Trade Fee, Commercial $10,000 to $49,999 (select fee rules only)

$200.00 per trade (MEP), jobs over $9,999 up to $49,999 only

Per-Trade Fee, Commercial $100,000 to $499,999 (select fee rules only)

$400.00 per trade (MEP), jobs over $99,999 up to $499,999 only

Per-Trade Fee, Commercial $50,000 to $99,999 (select fee rules only)

$300.00 per trade (MEP), jobs over $49,999 up to $99,999 only

Per-Trade Fee, Residential Remodel (select fee rules only)

$50.00 per trade (MEP)

Plan Review Fee (Commercial)

$250.00‡

Plan Review Fee (Residential)

$150.00‡

Technology Fee

$10.00

After Hours Inspection (if applicable)

$175.00

Certificate of Occupancy (Commercial, New) (if applicable)

$300.00

Miscellaneous Inspection (per hour) (if applicable)

$75.00 ($75 per hour, one hour minimum)

Reinspection Fee (if applicable)

$100.00

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)

$600.00

Utility Verification (if applicable)

$50.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Plumbing Permit Fees in Cockrell Hill

Residential (1–2 family): Home plumbing job other than a water heater or fixture only

$200.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Water heater or fixture installation only

$75.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial plumbing permit issued separately

tiered rates by job value

Over $0

$260.00 plus $10.00 per additional $1,000

Plan Review Fee (Commercial)

$250.00‡

Plan Review Fee (Residential)

$150.00‡

Technology Fee

$10.00

After Hours Inspection (if applicable)

$175.00

Miscellaneous Inspection (per hour) (if applicable)

$75.00 ($75 per hour, one hour minimum)

Reinspection Fee (if applicable)

$100.00

Utility Verification (if applicable)

$50.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Cockrell Hill Permit Fee Calculator

Pick a permit type and adjust the job value. Total updates instantly, itemized below.

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Job type

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

Estimated plumbing permit fee

$360.00

Included in this total

Plumbing Permit Fee$200.00

$200.00 flat

Plan Review Fee (Residential)$150.00‡

Technology Fee$10.00

Total Estimate$360.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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

Estimate only. Confirm with the Cockrell Hill building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 214-330-6333. 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 Cockrell Hill

Apply online through the City's iWorq Portal; the City has a fully digital permitting process and no longer accepts paper applications. All permit and Certificate of Occupancy applications must be submitted through the portal. To get the permit, registration or plan review fee, call Administration at (214) 330-6333, option 1. Fees can be paid online through Certified Payments with the license number, permit number or project address; Certified Payments charges its own card fee. To request a regular or special inspection, call the office at (214) 330-6333, option 1.

Source: Cockrell Hill application instructions

Apply online: Cockrell Hill permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 214-330-6333 (option 1, Administration)
Email: buildingpermits@cockrell-hill.tx.us
Address: 4125 W Clarendon Drive, Cockrell Hill, TX 75211
Source: Official contact page

Cockrell Hill Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Cockrell Hill?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $410.00, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Cockrell Hill'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 Cockrell Hill?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $235.00, based on Cockrell Hill's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Cockrell Hill?

A residential building permit is $250.00 flat. 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 City of Cockrell Hill Fee Schedule, Attachment A (Resolution 2025-06172025 Fees, effective June 17, 2025). See the official schedule. Last verified November 3, 2026.

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