Irving, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Irving, a building permit for a remodel runs $130.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $100.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $65.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $65.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $65.00. 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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Source

City of Irving Schedule of Fees, FY26-27 Amendments (Exhibit A, Res. RES-2026-287)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Irving permit portal, or call (972) 721-2371.

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

Irving Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Irving

Residential (1–2 family): Remodel, detached garage, fire repair, or storage building over 400 sq ft (per sq ft of work area)

$0.30 per square foot, minimum $130.00

Residential (1–2 family): New home, townhouse, or duplex (per sq ft of floor area under roof)

$0.40 per square foot

Residential (1–2 family): Above-ground swimming pool

$140.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): In-ground swimming pool (pool plumbing, gas line, and equipment wiring included)

$240.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Retaining wall over 30 in. tall (single-family lot)

$160.00 flat†

Residential (1–2 family): Room addition, any enclosed floor area (per sq ft under roof)

$0.40 per square foot, minimum $280.00‡

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial interior finish-out, repair, or remodel (per sq ft of work area)

$0.36 per square foot, minimum $960.00 (80% of the $0.45 per sq ft commercial rate and $1,200 minimum)‡

Commercial / 3+ units: New commercial or multifamily building, or addition (per sq ft of work area)

$0.45 per square foot, minimum $1,200.00

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial or multifamily swimming pool

$400.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial or multifamily addition (per sq ft of added area)

$0.45 per square foot, minimum $1,200.00‡

Commercial / 3+ units: Shell building, parking garage, or modular building (per sq ft of work area)

$0.225 per square foot, minimum $600.00 (50% of the $0.45 per sq ft commercial rate and $1,200 minimum)‡

Foundation repair (per building)

$125.00 flat

Shed up to 400 sq ft, deck over 30 in., demolition, flatwork, tent, canopy, antenna, or sales trailer

$65.00 flat

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

25% of the permit fee

Plan Review Fee (Residential, per sq ft) (select fee rules only)

$0.10 per square foot

Plan Review Fee, per dwelling unit (multifamily and mixed use) (select fee rules only)

$3.00 per dwelling unit

Additional Plan Review (changes and revisions) (if applicable)

$55.00 ($55 per hour, one hour minimum)

After-Hours Inspection (if applicable)

$130.00 ($65 per hour, two-hour minimum)

Foundation Only Permit (if applicable)

10% of the permit fee

Investigation Fee (work begun without a permit) (if applicable)

100% of the permit fee

Re-Inspection Fee (if applicable)

$75.00

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)

$250.00 ($250 for 30 days; $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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Irving 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

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

Floor area (sq ft)

sq ft

505,000 sq ft

Estimated building permit fee

$130.00

Included in this total

Building Permit Fee$60.00

200 square feet × $0.30 per square foot

Minimum Permit Fee Adjustment$70.00

Minimum permit fee: $130.00

Total Estimate$130.00

Estimate only. Confirm with the Irving building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (972) 721-2371. 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 Irving

Apply, pay, and schedule inspections online through the City of Irving's My Government Online (MGO Connect) permit portal. Contractors (general, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, irrigation, sign, and fence) must register with the City through MGO. On jobs inspected by more than one trade, the general contractor obtains one combination permit; registered electrical, plumbing, and mechanical subcontractors validate onto it by emailing the Inspections Department, with no fee to validate. The cut-off to schedule a same-day inspection online is 6 a.m., Monday through Friday.

Source: Irving application instructions

Apply online: Irving permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: (972) 721-2371
Email: irving-permits@irvingtx.gov
Address: City Hall, 825 W. Irving Blvd., 2nd Floor, Irving, TX 75060
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Source: Official contact page

Irving Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Irving?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $130.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Irving'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 Irving?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $100.00, based on Irving's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Irving?

A residential building permit is $0.30 per square foot, minimum $130.00. 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.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Irving?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee (Commercial) (25% 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 Irving Schedule of Fees, FY26-27 Amendments (Exhibit A, Res. RES-2026-287). See the official schedule. Last verified November 3, 2026.

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