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Farmers Branch, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit
$123.00
200 sq ft remodel area
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Roofing Permit
$153.00
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$153.00
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$153.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$153.00
$10,000 repipe
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In Farmers Branch, a building permit for a remodel runs $123.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $153.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $153.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $153.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $153.00. 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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Farmers Branch Building Inspections Permit Fee Schedules (Commercial and Non-Residential; Residential Dwelling), effective October 1, 2021

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits. Minimum permit fee: $50.00.

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Farmers Branch permit portal, or call 972-919-2549.

How Farmers Branch values a job: Commercial and non-residential fees use the applicant's total construction value, which may not be less than the ICC Building Valuation Data table published the August before the application; home permits are priced by square foot or flat fee.

Schedules effective June 18, 2019 – October 1, 2021. Last verified: November 3, 2026

Farmers Branch Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Farmers Branch

Residential (1–2 family): Addition or remodel (per sq ft)
$0.60 per sq ft, minimum $50.00
Residential (1–2 family): New home (per sq ft)
$1.20 per sq ft
Residential (1–2 family): Demolition of the main structure
$150.00 flat†
Residential (1–2 family): Foundation repair
$150.00 flat†
Residential (1–2 family): Solar panel array
$150.00 flat†
Residential (1–2 family): Window replacement
$150.00 flat†
Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial or non-residential building work (by construction value)
tiered rates by job value (Greater of the printed minimum or the percent of value)
Up to $1,000
$50.00
Over $1,000, up to $2,500
$75.00
Over $2,500, up to $5,000
$100.00
Over $5,000, up to $7,500
$125.00
Over $7,500, up to $10,000
$150.00
Over $10,000, up to $25,000
$150.00 plus $15.00 per additional $1,000
Over $25,000, up to $28,846
$375.00
Over $28,846, up to $50,000
$375.00 plus $13.00 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $59,090
$650.00
Over $59,090, up to $100,000
$649.99 plus $11.00 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $122,222
$1,100.00
Over $122,222, up to $500,000
$1,100.00 plus $9.00 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $642,857
$4,500.00
Over $642,857, up to $1,000,000
$4,500.00 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000
Over $1,000,000, up to $1,400,000
$7,000.00
Over $1,400,000
$7,000.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000
Technology Fee
$3.00
After-Hours Inspection (if applicable)
$400.00 ($200 per hour, 2-hour minimum)
Permit Fee Deposit (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)
tiered by permit fee amount (Whole fee up to $1,000; 50% of a larger fee)†
Up to $1,000
$1.00 per $1
Over $1,000
$500.00 plus $500.00 per additional $1,000
Permit Revision Plan Review (if applicable)
$150.00 ($150 per hour of plan review; first hour due at application)†
Reinspection Fee (if applicable)
$50.00 (First reinspection; $100 second, $150 third, $200 each after)
Third-Party Inspection Option (New Home) (new construction) (if applicable)
$750.00‡

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Farmers Branch 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

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

sq ft
505,000 sq ft
Estimated building permit fee
$123.00
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$120.00
200 sq ft × $0.60 per sq ft
Technology Fee$3.00
Total Estimate$123.00
Paid when you apply, counts toward this total
Permit Fee Deposit$120.00
You pay this when you apply. It comes off the final permit bill, so it does not add to the total above.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Farmers Branch building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 972-919-2549. 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 Farmers Branch

Farmers Branch Building Inspections issues building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical (HVAC), irrigation and roofing permits inside the city.

Apply online through the city's Civic Access permit portal (create a Citizen Self Service account) or in person at City Hall, 13000 William Dodson Pkwy.

Trade permits (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, irrigation) are stand-alone permits; on residential new construction, additions and remodels, solar, pools and signs they are added to the main permit. Before a trade permit, email the master license holder's Texas state license and driver's license to fbinspections@farmersbranchtx.gov; trade contractors register with the city at no fee.

Residential remodels and additions need a site plan or survey, dimensioned construction plans and energy code calculations, plus payment of the deposit fee at submittal; plans are reviewed in about 15 business days. Re-roofs need a scope of work, layers, roof type and square feet.

Commercial projects valued at $50,000 or more must also be registered with TDLR (Texas Accessibility Standards).

Questions: 972-919-2549.

Source: Farmers Branch application instructions

Apply online: Farmers Branch permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
13000 William Dodson Pkwy, Farmers Branch, TX 75234
Hours
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Farmers Branch Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Farmers Branch?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $123.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Farmers Branch'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 Farmers Branch?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $153.00, based on Farmers Branch's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Farmers Branch?

A residential building permit is $0.60 per sq ft, minimum $50.00. Electrical permits are flat fees for the default job (Electrical system work, partial or complete), while other work is priced per sq ft; Plumbing permits are flat fees for the default job (Gas, water or sewer line inside the structure), while other work is priced per sq ft; Mechanical / HVAC permits are flat fees for the default job (Complete HVAC system replacement), while other work is priced per sq ft or is priced per item; 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.

What Is the Minimum Permit Fee in Farmers Branch?

The sourced schedule sets a minimum permit fee of $50.00; small jobs pay at least that much before surcharges. The calculator applies it automatically.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from Farmers Branch Building Inspections Permit Fee Schedules (Commercial and Non-Residential; Residential Dwelling), effective October 1, 2021. See the official schedule. Last verified .

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