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Duncanville, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit
$370.00
200 sq ft remodel area
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Roofing Permit
$150.00
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$200.00
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$125.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$125.00
$10,000 repipe
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In Duncanville, a building permit for a remodel runs $370.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $150.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $200.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $125.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $125.00. 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 Duncanville Master Fee Schedule: Planning, Permitting, Inspections (Resolution 2026-681, adopted September 15, 2026, effective October 1, 2026)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Duncanville permit portal, or call 972-780-5000.

How Duncanville values a job: Commercial permit fees are based on project value; residential permit fees are charged per total square foot, not by value.

Schedule effective October 1, 2026. Last verified: November 3, 2026

Duncanville Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Duncanville

Residential (1–2 family): Addition, alteration, or renovation
$1.10 per sq ft (total)
Residential (1–2 family): New home, duplex, ADU, or townhome
$1.10 per sq ft (total)
Residential (1–2 family): Above-ground pool or spa, over 24 in.
$75.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Accessory building over 120 sq ft (MEP permits separate)
$250.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Bathroom remodel or renovation only
$250.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Carport
$150.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Concrete sidewalk, driveway approach, or patio
$200.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Fence
$125.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Foundation repair, engineer sealed letter required
$200.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Permanent swimming pool or spa, over 24 in.
$500.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Retaining wall, 3 ft or more
$150.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Windows, doors, siding, or general repair
$200.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: New building, addition, or remodel (all trades included; value table)
tiered rates by job value‡
Printed band bases do not follow from the band below (e.g. $164.50 at $2,000 vs the $179.20 printed base); each band uses its printed base
Up to $500
$70.00
Over $500, up to $2,000
$70.00 plus $6.30 per additional $100
Over $2,000, up to $25,000
$179.20 plus $25.20 per additional $1,000
Over $25,000, up to $50,000
$747.60 plus $19.60 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $100,000
$1,274.00 plus $14.00 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$2,100.00 plus $11.90 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$6,860.00 plus $9.80 per additional $1,000
Over $1,000,000
$11,760.00 plus $8.40 per additional $1,000
Commercial / 3+ units: Fence, professional survey required
$300.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Pool, spa, or splash pad, any depth
$500.00 flat
Asphalt tie-in to a concrete drive approach
$250.00 flat
Building demolition, per building
$150.00 flat
Construction trailer, per trailer
$125.00 per trailer
Gasoline fuel tank installation, per tank
$300.00 per tank
Site work only, no piers, foundations, curbs or flatwork
$300.00 flat
Plan Review Fee (Commercial) (select fee rules only)
65% of the permit fee†
Residential Plan Review Fee (additions, remodels, and alterations) (select fee rules only)
$150.00‡
Residential Plan Review Fee (new home, duplex, ADU, or townhome unit) (select fee rules only)
$150.00
After-Hours Inspection (2-hour minimum) (if applicable)
$200.00
Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)
$200.00
Inspection Not Otherwise Priced (each) (if applicable)
$100.00
Plan Revision After Permit Approval (if applicable)
$100.00
Plan Revision During Review (after first round of comments) (if applicable)
$100.00
Re-inspection Fee (1st) (if applicable)
$50.00
Re-inspection Fee (2nd) (if applicable)
$75.00
Re-inspection Fee (3rd and later, each) (if applicable)
$100.00
Resubmittal or Addendum Plan Review (if applicable)
$125.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Duncanville Permit Fee Calculator

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

sq ft
505,000 sq ft
Estimated building permit fee
$370.00
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$220.00
200 sq ft (total) × $1.10 per sq ft (total)
Residential Plan Review Fee (Additions, Remodels, and Alterations)$150.00‡
Total Estimate$370.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Duncanville building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 972-780-5000. 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 Duncanville

Register as a contractor on the City of Duncanville Citizen Access Portal, then apply for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and other construction permits online; the portal also takes card or eCheck payments and inspection requests. Permit applications are received by the Permit and Inspection Services Department at City Hall, 203 E Wheatland Road, Duncanville, TX 75116. For help, call 972-780-5000 or email permits@duncanvilletx.gov, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. The City Council approved moving permitting to MyGovernmentOnline (MGO) software in September 2026, so check the city's Permits and Applications page for the current portal link.

Source: Duncanville application instructions

Apply online: Duncanville permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
203 E Wheatland Road, Duncanville, TX 75116
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

Duncanville Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Duncanville?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $370.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Duncanville'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 Duncanville?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $150.00, based on Duncanville's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Duncanville?

A residential building permit is $1.10 per sq ft (total). Electrical, Plumbing, and Roofing permits are flat fees; Mechanical / HVAC permits are flat fees for the default job (New HVAC system or unit, inside or outside unit, or entire system), while other work is priced per system. 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.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Duncanville?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee (Commercial) (65% of the permit fee). Each is included in the estimates it applies to; the fee schedule above shows which permits and job types each one covers.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from City of Duncanville Master Fee Schedule: Planning, Permitting, Inspections (Resolution 2026-681, adopted September 15, 2026, effective October 1, 2026). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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