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Mesquite, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

The city's posted Commercial Fee Schedule still lists commercial plan review at 28% of the permit fee. Ordinance 5274, effective October 1, 2026, sets plan review at 30% for commercial and multifamily permits and adds a 25% plan review fee on residential permits; these estimates use the ordinance. Confirm with Building Inspection, 972-216-6212. See the official notice

Building Permit
$156.25
200 sq ft remodel area
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Roofing Permit
$125.00
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$93.75
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$93.75
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$93.75
$10,000 repipe
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In Mesquite, a building permit for a remodel runs $156.25 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $125.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $93.75, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $93.75, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $93.75. 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 Mesquite Ordinance No. 5274, Appendix D Comprehensive Fee Schedule amendments (FY2026-27), Exhibit A

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Mesquite permit portal, or call 972-216-6212.

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

Mesquite Permit Fee Schedule

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

Electrical Permit Fees in Mesquite

Residential (1–2 family): Residential electrical permit, including service replacement
$75.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Stand-alone commercial or multifamily electrical permit
$100.00 flat
Plan Review Fee (Commercial and Multifamily)
30% of the permit fee‡
Plan Review Fee (Residential)
25% of the permit fee‡
After-Hours Inspection (2-hour minimum) (if applicable)
$140.00
After-Hours Inspection, Each Hour After Two (if applicable)
$75.00
Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)
$150.00
Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)
$100.00
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)
$150.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Mesquite Permit Fee Calculator

Pick a permit type and adjust the job value. Total updates instantly, itemized below.

Permit type
Project type
Kind of work
Estimated electrical permit fee
$93.75
Included in this total
Electrical Permit Fee$75.00
$75.00 flat
Plan Review Fee (Residential)$18.75‡
Total Estimate$93.75

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

The city's posted Commercial Fee Schedule still lists commercial plan review at 28% of the permit fee. Ordinance 5274, effective October 1, 2026, sets plan review at 30% for commercial and multifamily permits and adds a 25% plan review fee on residential permits; these estimates use the ordinance. Confirm with Building Inspection, 972-216-6212. See the official notice

Estimate only. Confirm with the Mesquite building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 972-216-6212. 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 Mesquite

Mesquite's Building Inspection Division (Planning and Development Services) issues building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and roofing permits inside the city.

Apply online through the city's Citizen Self Service (CSS) portal: log in or register an account, apply for a Professional License (required for all contractors and for homeowners; include a copy of the required state license or a photo ID), then apply for the permit, choosing the correct permit type.

Homeowners may pull permits only for a home they own, live in and homestead with the Dallas Central Appraisal District; otherwise a licensed contractor applies.

Before applying, get address assignment and Planning and Zoning approval; new homes and commercial projects also need the plans listed on the city's submittal pages, and commercial projects over $50,000 need a TDLR registration number.

The fee depends on the project and is accepted only once the application is complete; all fees are non-refundable.

Questions: Building Inspection, 972-216-6212 or buildinginspection@cityofmesquite.com.

Source: Mesquite application instructions

Apply online: Mesquite permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
1515 N. Galloway Ave., Mesquite, TX 75149
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mesquite Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Mesquite?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $156.25, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Mesquite'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 Mesquite?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $125.00, based on Mesquite's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Mesquite?

A residential building permit is $0.25 per sq ft, minimum $125.00. 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 Mesquite?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee (Commercial and Multifamily) (30% of the permit fee) and Plan Review Fee (Residential) (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 Mesquite Ordinance No. 5274, Appendix D Comprehensive Fee Schedule amendments (FY2026-27), Exhibit A. See the official schedule. Last verified .

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