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.

Building Permit

$90.00

200 sq ft remodel area

$10,000 panel or rewire

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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Source

City of Coppell Master Fee Schedule, Chapter 15 Buildings (building fees reauthorized December 10, 2024)

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

Official Fee Schedule

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.

Electrical Permit Fees in Coppell

Residential (1–2 family): Electrical alteration or repair at a home, such as a panel replacement or EV charger

$80.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial electrical alteration or repair (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

Commercial / 3+ units: Electrical alteration or repair, commercial, as printed in the non-residential list

$80.00 flat‡

Back-up generator

$130.00 flat

Electrical service change

$80.00 flat

Solar photovoltaic system

$240.00 flat

Additional Plan Review for Changes to Stamped Plans (if applicable)

$50.00 per hour, minimum $50.00

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)

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

‡ 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.

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Job type

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

Estimated electrical permit fee

$80.00

Electrical Permit Fee$80.00

$80.00 flat

Total Estimate$80.00

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

Phone: 972-304-3500
Email: inspect@coppelltx.gov
Address: 265 East Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, TX 75019
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm
Source: Official contact page

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 November 3, 2026.

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