Lancaster, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Lancaster, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $375.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $100.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $100.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $100.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $100.00. 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 Lancaster Master Fee Schedule FY2026-27, Exhibit A, Article 3.000 Building Related Fees (resolution adopted August 31, 2026, effective October 1, 2026)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Lancaster permit portal, or call 972-218-1201.

How Lancaster values a job: Fees priced on Table 1-A (commercial, multifamily and townhouse work) are based on the fair market value of the proposed improvements, including architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, landscaping, paving, parking and drive approach work.

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

Lancaster Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Lancaster

Residential (1–2 family): Home remodel, repair or alteration, no added space

$125.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): New home

$0.92 per sq ft

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

$200.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Concrete flatwork: driveway, drive approach, walkway, patio or porch

$75.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Foundation repair

$100.00 flat

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

$350.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Residential fence

$75.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Residential subdivision screen wall

$0.20 per linear foot (wall length)

Residential (1–2 family): Spa or hot tub

$200.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Storage or accessory building

tiered rates by sq ft‡

Up to 299 sq ft

$125.00

Over 299, up to 900 sq ft

$225.00

Over 900 sq ft

$450.00

Residential (1–2 family): Home addition

$0.92 per sq ft

Residential (1–2 family): HUD manufactured or industrialized home

$0.62 per sq ft

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial, multifamily or townhouse building: new, addition, remodel or finish-out (by job value)

tiered rates by job value, minimum $125.00‡

Each band uses its printed base; $840 at $50,000 is $30 under the band below

Up to $500

$125.00

Over $500, up to $2,000

$125.00 plus $12.50 per additional $1,000

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

$150.00 plus $15.00 per additional $1,000

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

$495.00 plus $15.00 per additional $1,000

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

$840.00 plus $15.00 per additional $1,000

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

$1,590.00 plus $15.00 per additional $1,000

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

$7,590.00 plus $10.50 per additional $1,000

Over $1,000,000

$12,840.00 plus $10.50 per additional $1,000

Agricultural fencing in A-O zoning

$25.00 flat

Administrative Plan Review (Home Remodel or Addition) (select fee rules only)

$250.00‡

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

65% of the permit fee

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

$250.00

Remodel Trade Fee (select fee rules only)

$50.00 per trade (each trade on the remodel permit)

Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)

$75.00

Minor Plan Amendment (Residential) (if applicable)

$200.00

Plan Amendment (Non-residential) (if applicable)

65% of the permit fee

Plan Amendment Minor Reduction (Non-residential) (if applicable)

$250.00

Reinspection Fee (if applicable)

$50.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Lancaster 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

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

Estimated building permit fee

$375.00

Included in this total

Building Permit Fee$125.00

$125.00 flat

Administrative Plan Review (Home Remodel or Addition)$250.00‡

Total Estimate$375.00

Not included in this total

Remodel Trade Fee$50.00 / trade

Charged per trade (each trade on the remodel permit); depends on your project's number of trades.

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Lancaster building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 972-218-1201. 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 Lancaster

Registered contractors submit permit applications through the City of Lancaster online permit and inspection portal (MyGov), where they can also check permit status, request inspections and see inspection results. A registered contractor without a portal login can call a Permit Technician at 972-218-1201 or 972-218-1205, or email permits@lancaster-tx.com. Request inspections in the portal or by leaving a message on the 24-hour Inspection Request Line, 972-227-2994; requests received before 7:00 a.m. on a city business day are inspected that day, and later requests the next business day. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Source: Lancaster application instructions

Apply online: Lancaster permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 972-218-1201
Email: permits@lancaster-tx.com
Address: City Hall Annex, 250 E. First Street, Lancaster, TX 75146
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (appointments encouraged)
Source: https://www.lancaster-tx.com/164/Building-Permits-Inspections; https://www.lancaster-tx.com/258/Online-Permit-and-Inspection-Portal

Lancaster Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Lancaster?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $375.00, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Lancaster'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 Lancaster?

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

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Lancaster?

A residential building permit is $125.00 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.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Lancaster?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee (Commercial Trade and Roofing Permits) (65% of the permit fee) and 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 Lancaster Master Fee Schedule FY2026-27, Exhibit A, Article 3.000 Building Related Fees (resolution adopted August 31, 2026, effective October 1, 2026). See the official schedule. Last verified November 3, 2026.

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