DeSoto, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

In DeSoto, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $600.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $110.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $62.50, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $62.50, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $62.50. 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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Source

City of DeSoto Code of Ordinances, Appendix A Fee Schedule, Article 2.000 Building Permits (Ordinance 2183-20, adopted January 7, 2020)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the DeSoto permit portal, or call 972-230-9610.

Schedule effective January 7, 2020. Last verified: November 3, 2026

DeSoto Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in DeSoto

Residential (1–2 family): Home remodel or alteration, no added square footage

$600.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): New single-family home, duplex or townhouse

$1,300.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Mobile home

$160.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Residential garage or carport

$100.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Home addition that adds square footage

tiered rates by sq ft†

Up to 2,000 sq ft

$700.00

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

$700.00

Over 2,500, up to 3,000 sq ft

$700.00

Over 3,000, up to 3,500 sq ft

$700.00

Over 3,500, up to 4,000 sq ft

$700.00

Over 4,000, up to 4,500 sq ft

$750.00

Over 4,500, up to 5,000 sq ft

$850.00

Over 5,000, up to 7,500 sq ft

$875.00

Over 7,500, up to 10,000 sq ft

$925.00

Over 10,000 sq ft

$925.00

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial building: new, addition, alteration, finish-out or repair (by job value)

tiered rates by job value

Each band uses its own printed base; at the band edges the printed bases differ by up to $0.80

Up to $500

$27.67

Over $500, up to $2,000

$27.67 plus $3.87 per additional $100

Over $2,000, up to $25,000

$85.77 plus $17.82 per additional $1,000

Over $25,000, up to $50,000

$495.59 plus $12.89 per additional $1,000

Over $50,000, up to $100,000

$817.92 plus $8.91 per additional $1,000

Over $100,000, up to $500,000

$1,263.37 plus $7.14 per additional $1,000

Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000

$4,118.70 plus $6.03 per additional $1,000

Over $1,000,000

$7,134.50 plus $4.04 per additional $1,000

Demolition of a building or structure

$120.00 flat

Fence

$35.00 flat

Flatwork: driveway, driveway extension or walkway

$200.00 flat

Foundation repair

$160.00 flat

Patio cover, pergola or carport

$100.00 flat

Retaining wall

$35.00 flat

Storage or accessory building

$50.00 flat

Storm shelter or safe room

$150.00 flat

Swimming pool, spa or hot tub, in-ground or above-ground

$250.00 flat

Window or door replacement

$100.00 flat

Plan Review Fee (Commercial) (select fee rules only)

$1,000.00‡

Plan Review Fee (New Home) (select fee rules only)

$1,000.00

Additional Inspection (Residential Alteration) (select fee rules only) (if applicable)

$200.00

Building Permit Fee Deposit at Application (select fee rules only) (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

50% of the permit fee

Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)

$200.00

Plan Revision Review (if applicable)

$125.00

Reinspection Fee (if applicable)

$50.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Plumbing Permit Fees in DeSoto

Water heater, gas test or other plumbing work on its own

$62.50 flat

Gas line repair

$110.00 flat

Lawn sprinkler or irrigation system

$50.00 flat

Plan Revision Review (if applicable)

$125.00

Reinspection Fee (if applicable)

$50.00

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DeSoto 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

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

Estimated plumbing permit fee

$62.50

Plumbing Permit Fee$62.50

$62.50 flat

Total Estimate$62.50

Estimate only. Confirm with the DeSoto building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 972-230-9610. 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 DeSoto

Apply for all building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and other construction permits through the City of DeSoto Customer Self-Service (CSS) Portal: create an account, register your contractor license (required for contractors and subcontractors on a permit), then choose Apply under Permits, pick the permit type, enter the project details (scope of work, valuation, square footage) and upload plans, site plan and plat. Fees are invoiced after the permit is approved and paid online in the portal; the permit and inspection card download from the portal. Request inspections online by 4 pm the day before. A 3.75% processing fee (minimum $2.50) applies to card payments. A permit cannot be issued for a property that is not platted.

Source: DeSoto application instructions

Apply online: DeSoto permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 972-230-9610
Email: buildinginspections@desototexas.gov
Address: 211 E Pleasant Run Rd., DeSoto, TX 75115
Hours: Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm
Source: Official contact page

DeSoto Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in DeSoto?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $600.00, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from DeSoto'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 DeSoto?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $110.00, based on DeSoto's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in DeSoto?

A residential building permit is $600.00 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 DeSoto Code of Ordinances, Appendix A Fee Schedule, Article 2.000 Building Permits (Ordinance 2183-20, adopted January 7, 2020). See the official schedule. Last verified November 3, 2026.

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