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Dallas, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

Dallas charges a $125 trade inspection fee for each trade on a permit, up to $1,125 for nine or more trades; this estimate counts one trade, so raise the count for a job with more trades. New commercial building fees follow the city's printed band formulas, which jump up or down at some band edges. Paying by credit or debit card adds a 2.25 percent convenience fee, and commercial projects of $50,000 or more also register with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and pay its filing fee directly.

Building Permit
$898.00
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$321.00
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$321.00
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$321.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$321.00
$10,000 repipe
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In Dallas, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $898.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $321.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $321.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $321.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $321.00. 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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Dallas Planning and Development Permit Fee Schedule (effective July 1, 2025), Ordinance 33080, and Dallas City Code Chapter 52, Section 303

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Dallas permit portal, or call 214-948-4480.

How Dallas values a job: Commercial fees use the building official's valuation of all construction work for the permit, not more than the construction contract price; home permits are priced by square footage or per dwelling unit, never by value.

Schedule effective July 1, 2025. Last verified: November 3, 2026

Dallas Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Dallas

Residential (1–2 family): Remodel, renovation, or repair of a home (one dwelling unit)
$181.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): New home, duplex, or addition (per sq ft of work area)
tiered rates by sq ft (Each band's formula applies to the whole work area, as printed)
Up to 700 sq ft
$1.07 per sq ft
Over 700, up to 2,350 sq ft
$541.98 plus $0.35 per additional sq ft
Over 2,350, up to 10,500 sq ft
$980.95 plus $0.08 per additional sq ft
Over 10,500 sq ft
$1,285.60 plus $0.03 per additional sq ft
Residential (1–2 family): Remodel or repair of a duplex
$362.00 flat ($181 per dwelling unit x 2 units)
Residential (1–2 family): Room addition to a home or duplex (per sq ft of added area)
tiered rates by sq ft (Each band's formula applies to the whole added area, as printed)†
Up to 700 sq ft
$1.07 per sq ft
Over 700, up to 2,350 sq ft
$541.98 plus $0.35 per additional sq ft
Over 2,350, up to 10,500 sq ft
$980.95 plus $0.08 per additional sq ft
Over 10,500 sq ft
$1,285.60 plus $0.03 per additional sq ft
Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial remodel, finish-out, or repair (by construction value)
tiered rates by job value, minimum $175.00 (Printed multiplier x 1.33, applied to the whole value)
Up to $100,000
$12.84 per $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $300,000
$1,284.12 plus $12.67 per additional $1,000
Over $300,000, up to $500,000
$3,817.10 plus $12.52 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $700,000
$6,320.83 plus $12.35 per additional $1,000
Over $700,000, up to $900,000
$8,790.64 plus $12.18 per additional $1,000
Over $900,000, up to $1,100,000
$11,225.87 plus $12.03 per additional $1,000
Over $1,100,000, up to $2,500,000
$13,630.37 plus $11.83 per additional $1,000
Over $2,500,000, up to $5,000,000
$30,191.00 plus $11.66 per additional $1,000
Over $5,000,000, up to $10,000,000
$59,345.93 plus $11.49 per additional $1,000
Over $10,000,000
$116,808.58 plus $10.56 per additional $1,000
Commercial / 3+ units: New commercial building or addition (by construction value)
tiered rates by job value (Whole-value band formulas as printed; totals jump at band edges)‡
Up to $2,000
$75.00
Over $2,000, up to $25,000
$119.00 plus $9.50 per additional $1,000
Over $25,000, up to $60,000
$287.50 plus $7.50 per additional $1,000
Over $60,000, up to $200,000
$2,009.90 plus $27.67 per additional $1,000
Over $200,000, up to $900,000
$1,665.00 plus $6.33 per additional $1,000
Over $900,000, up to $1,500,000
$4,005.50 plus $3.90 per additional $1,000
Over $1,500,000, up to $2,500,000
$6,493.00 plus $3.86 per additional $1,000
Over $2,500,000, up to $5,000,000
$9,925.00 plus $3.63 per additional $1,000
Over $5,000,000, up to $10,000,000
$26,575.00 plus $5.10 per additional $1,000
Over $10,000,000
$26,570.00 plus $2.53 per additional $1,000
Commercial / 3+ units: New apartment building, 3 or more units
$652.00 per dwelling unit
Demolition of a building or part of one (per sq ft of floor area)
$205.00 base, plus $0.021 per square foot‡
Additional Trade Fee (home remodel) (select fee rules only)
$100.00 per additional trade
Plan Review Fee (select fee rules only)
$0.046 per square foot, minimum $577.00
Plan Review Fee (minimum) (select fee rules only)
$577.00 ($577 minimum; $0.046 per sq ft of building area if larger)‡
Technology Fee
$15.00 ($15 per document submitted; one shown)
Trade Inspection Fee
$125.00 per inspection (one per trade), maximum $1,125.00 ($125 per trade inspected, up to $1,125 for 9 or more trades)‡
Additional Inspection Service Fee (if applicable)
$125.00 ($125 per trade for each extra inspection beyond the usual ones)
Address or Suite Assignment Fee (if applicable)
$50.00 ($50 per address or suite assigned)
After Hours Inspection Fee (if applicable)
$300.00 ($300 minimum; $125 per hour)
Certificate of Occupancy Fee (if applicable)
$375.00
Certificate of Occupancy Validation Inspection Fee (if applicable)
$113.00
Early Release of Building or Foundation Permit Fee (if applicable)
$269.00
Fire Sprinkler Plan Review Fee (if applicable)
$0.015 per square foot, minimum $278.00 (Per sq ft of sprinklered area, $278 minimum)
Partial Certificate of Occupancy Fee (if applicable)
$104.00
Permit Extension Fee (if applicable)
$200.00
Phased Approval Fee (if applicable)
$250.00
Planned Development, SUP, or Deed-Restricted Area Surcharge (if applicable)
10% of the permit fee (Only in planned development, SUP, or deed-restricted areas)
Reinspection Fee (if applicable)
$75.00
Residential Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Fee (if applicable)
$250.00
Same Day Inspection Fee (if applicable)
$250.00
Site Plan Review Fee (if applicable)
$0.025 per square foot, minimum $313.00 (Per sq ft of building or paved area, $313 minimum)
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Fee (if applicable)
$500.00 (Plus $250 for each 30-day extension)

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Dallas Permit Fee Calculator

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

Estimated building permit fee
$898.00
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$181.00
$181.00 flat
Plan Review Fee (Minimum)$577.00‡
Technology Fee$15.00
Trade Inspection Fee$125.00‡
Assumes 1 inspection; the building department sets the actual count for your project.
Total Estimate$898.00
Not included in this total
Additional Trade Fee (Home Remodel)$100.00 / additional
Charged per additional trade; depends on your project's number of additionals.

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Dallas charges a $125 trade inspection fee for each trade on a permit, up to $1,125 for nine or more trades; this estimate counts one trade, so raise the count for a job with more trades. New commercial building fees follow the city's printed band formulas, which jump up or down at some band edges. Paying by credit or debit card adds a 2.25 percent convenience fee, and commercial projects of $50,000 or more also register with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and pay its filing fee directly.

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

Estimate only. Confirm with the Dallas building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 214-948-4480. 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 Dallas

Apply for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and roofing permits online through DallasNow, the City of Dallas land management portal, where you create an account, upload plans and documents, pay fees, and schedule inspections.

Fees can also be paid in person at the Permit Service Center, Oak Cliff Municipal Center, 320 E. Jefferson Blvd., Room 118, Dallas, TX 75203, by cash, check, cashier's check, money order, or credit card.

Contractors can schedule inspections by phone through the IVR system at 214-670-5313.

Source: Dallas application instructions

Apply online: Dallas permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
Permit Service Center, Oak Cliff Municipal Center, 320 E. Jefferson Blvd., Room 118, Dallas, TX 75203
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (no transactions after 4:00 PM)

Dallas Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Dallas?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $898.00, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Dallas'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 Dallas?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $321.00, based on Dallas's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Dallas?

A residential building permit is $181.00 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 Dallas Planning and Development Permit Fee Schedule (effective July 1, 2025), Ordinance 33080, and Dallas City Code Chapter 52, Section 303. See the official schedule. Last verified .

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