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Coppell, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

The city's posted fee schedule and its December 2024 reauthorized schedule differ on lawn irrigation permits ($80 versus $100 for homes), and commercial irrigation permits have been billed at $80 although $100 is printed; confirm with Building Inspections. Fire Marshal permits, impact fees and engineering fees are not included.

In Coppell, a building permit for a remodel runs $90.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $100.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $130.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $80.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $80.00. 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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City of Coppell Master Fee Schedule, Chapter 15 Buildings (building fees reauthorized December 10, 2024)

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

Apply online at the Coppell permit portal, or call 972-304-3500.

Schedule effective December 10, 2024. Last verified: November 3, 2026

Coppell Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Coppell

Residential (1–2 family): Home remodel, alteration, repair or accessory building, except re-roof
$0.45 per sq ft, minimum $80.00
Residential (1–2 family): New home or duplex, by total square footage
tiered rates by sq ft
Up to 1,500 sq ft
$1,487.00
Over 1,500, up to 2,000 sq ft
$1,607.00
Over 2,000, up to 2,500 sq ft
$1,727.00
Over 2,500, up to 3,000 sq ft
$1,800.00
Over 3,000, up to 3,500 sq ft
$1,935.00
Over 3,500, up to 4,000 sq ft
$2,039.00
Over 4,000, up to 4,500 sq ft
$2,143.00
Over 4,500 sq ft
$2,247.00
Residential (1–2 family): Demolition of a home or accessory structure
$130.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Home addition, including a covered patio
$0.50 per sq ft, minimum $150.00
Residential (1–2 family): Manufactured home placement
$100.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial, multifamily or other non-home building: new, addition, alteration, repair or demolition (by job value)
tiered rates by job value
Printed band bases; at $25,000 and $500,000 they step by -$1.40 and +$2.00
Up to $1,000
$100.00
Over $1,000, up to $10,000
$100.00 plus $15.78 per additional $1,000
Over $10,000, up to $25,000
$242.00 plus $18.76 per additional $1,000
Over $25,000, up to $50,000
$522.00 plus $13.52 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $100,000
$860.00 plus $9.34 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$1,327.00 plus $7.47 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$4,317.00 plus $6.43 per additional $1,000
Over $1,000,000
$7,532.00 plus $4.20 per additional $1,000
Fence
$50.00 flat
Flatwork, such as a concrete slab, sidewalk or paver deck
$100.00 flat
Foundation repair, such as piers
$130.00 flat
Retaining wall
$25.00 per 100 feet (retaining wall length), minimum $50.00‡
Spa or above-ground pool
$200.00 flat
Swimming pool, in-ground
$300.00 flat
Window replacement
$160.00 flat
Additional Plan Review for Changes to Stamped Plans (if applicable)
$50.00 per hour, minimum $50.00
Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)
$75.00
Commercial Plan Review Fee (select fee rules only) (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)
40% of the permit fee (40% of the table fee, paid at application; the rest at issuance)
Inspection With No Listed Fee (if applicable)
$30.00 per hour, minimum $15.00 (Minimum charge of one-half hour)‡
Reinspection Fee (if applicable)
$50.00
Same-Day or After-Hours Inspection (if applicable)
$100.00 (First two hours; $50 per hour after that)

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Coppell Permit Fee Calculator

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

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

sq ft
505,000 sq ft
Estimated building permit fee
$90.00
Building Permit Fee$90.00
200 sq ft × $0.45 per sq ft
Total Estimate$90.00

The city's posted fee schedule and its December 2024 reauthorized schedule differ on lawn irrigation permits ($80 versus $100 for homes), and commercial irrigation permits have been billed at $80 although $100 is printed; confirm with Building Inspections. Fire Marshal permits, impact fees and engineering fees are not included.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Coppell building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 972-304-3500. 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 Coppell

Apply for building, trade and other construction permits through the City of Coppell Civic Access portal (formerly CSS), and include every document listed in the city's permit requirement sheet for your permit type; applications and plan reviews are not processed until all required documents are received. Permit and fee information is also available in person at the Building Inspections division, 265 East Parkway Boulevard, or by phone at 972-304-3500, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. All contractors must register with the city first (Contractor Registration Form, renewed yearly). Commercial projects pay 40% of the permit fee at application before plans are assigned to reviewers. Post the permit where it is visible from the street.

Source: Coppell application instructions

Apply online: Coppell permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
265 East Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, TX 75019
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

Coppell Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Coppell?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $90.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Coppell'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 Coppell?

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

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Coppell?

A residential building permit is $0.45 per sq ft, minimum $80.00. 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 City of Coppell Master Fee Schedule, Chapter 15 Buildings (building fees reauthorized December 10, 2024). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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