Highland Park, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Highland Park, a building permit for a remodel runs $514.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $198.00, an HVAC change-out $55.00, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $154.00, and a whole-house repipe $165.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area, a 200 sq ft job area, 10 altered circuits, and a 15-fixture scope. 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

Town of Highland Park Master Fee Schedule FY 2026-27 (Resolution 017-26, effective October 1, 2026)

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits. Minimum permit fee: $55.00.

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Highland Park permit portal, or call 214-559-9409.

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

Highland Park Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Highland Park

Residential (1–2 family): Home addition or remodel

$1.32 per sq ft (addition or remodel area)

Residential (1–2 family): New home without basement

tiered rates by sq ft ($2.86 per sq ft times the printed size multiplier)

Up to 5,000 sq ft

$2.86 per sq ft

Over 5,000, up to 10,000 sq ft

$17,875.00 plus $3.58 per additional sq ft

Over 10,000, up to 20,000 sq ft

$42,900.00 plus $4.29 per additional sq ft

Over 20,000, up to 40,000 sq ft

$95,524.00 plus $4.78 per additional sq ft

Over 40,000 sq ft

$228,800.00 plus $5.72 per additional sq ft

Residential (1–2 family): Reroof, foundation repair, or general maintenance

$198.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): New home with basement

tiered rates by sq ft ($2.86 per sq ft times the printed size multiplier)

Up to 5,000 sq ft

$3.58 per sq ft

Over 5,000, up to 10,000 sq ft

$21,450.00 plus $4.29 per additional sq ft

Over 10,000, up to 20,000 sq ft

$47,762.00 plus $4.78 per additional sq ft

Over 20,000, up to 40,000 sq ft

$114,400.00 plus $5.72 per additional sq ft

Over 40,000 sq ft

$257,400.00 plus $6.44 per additional sq ft

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial building work, new or alteration

tiered rates by job value

Up to $5,000

$55.00

Over $5,000

$55.00 plus $11.00 per additional $1,000

Demolition of a main building

$550.00 flat

Demolition of an accessory building

$110.00 flat

Plan Review Fee (up to 3 reviews)

$250.00‡

Plan Review for Residential Renovation (structural, egress, kitchen or bath) (select fee rules only)

$250.00‡

Additional Plan Review (each, after 3 reviews) (if applicable)

$125.00

After-Hours or Emergency Inspection (if applicable)

$300.00

Commercial Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)

$200.00

Reinspection Fee (each after the first reinspection) (if applicable)

$75.00‡

Revisions After Plan Approval (each) (if applicable)

$250.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Highland Park 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.

Sq ft (addition or remodel area)

sq ft

505,000 sq ft

Estimated building permit fee

$514.00

Included in this total

Building Permit Fee$264.00

200 sq ft (addition or remodel area) × $1.32 per sq ft (addition or remodel area)

Plan Review for Residential Renovation (Structural, Egress, Kitchen or Bath)$250.00‡

Total Estimate$514.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Highland Park building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 214-559-9409. 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 Highland Park

Register your company with the Town's contractor registration program, then apply for permits, pay fees, and request inspections online through the Town's OpenGov permit portal. The Department of Building Inspection takes permit applications and plan review by digital submittal; when plans are required, upload them with the online application. Inspection requests must be received by 4:00 PM for the next business day. Fees can also be paid by check at Town Hall, 4700 Drexel Drive. General contractors and roofing, pool, fence, concrete, demolition, drainage, irrigation, landscape and sign contractors pay a $125 annual registration; plumbing, electrical and mechanical contractors register at no charge.

Source: Highland Park application instructions

Apply online: Highland Park permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 214-559-9409
Address: 4700 Drexel Drive, Highland Park, TX 75205
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Source: Official contact page

Highland Park Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Highland Park?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $514.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Highland Park'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 Highland Park?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $198.00, based on Highland Park's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Highland Park?

A residential building permit is $1.32 per sq ft (addition or remodel area). Electrical permits are priced per circuit; Plumbing permits are priced per fixture; Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per sq ft; 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 Highland Park?

The sourced schedule sets a minimum permit fee of $55.00; 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 Town of Highland Park Master Fee Schedule FY 2026-27 (Resolution 017-26, effective October 1, 2026). See the official schedule. Last verified November 3, 2026.

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