Rowlett, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

The fire code plan review shown for commercial and apartment buildings was set in 2014. A Texas law (Local Government Code 214.908) ends a building permit fee ten years after it is adopted unless the City Council reauthorizes it, and no reauthorization has been found, so confirm that fee with Rowlett Building Safety at 972-463-3904.

Building Permit

$250.00

200 sq ft remodel area

2 county-assigned inspections

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Plumbing Permit

$130.00

2 county-assigned inspections

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In Rowlett, a building permit for a remodel runs $250.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $60.00, an HVAC change-out $90.00, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $130.00, and a whole-house repipe $130.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area, one system, and 2 county-assigned inspections. 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 Rowlett Master Fee Schedule (compiled through Resolution RES-26-05-42R, May 19, 2026), Building and Building Regulations

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Rowlett permit portal, or call 972-463-3904.

How Rowlett values a job: Commercial work is valued from the ICC Building Valuation Data table times 70%, or the valuation declared on the application if higher; shell buildings and finish-outs take a further 75% multiplier. Homes are priced by square foot.

Schedule effective January 6, 2026. Last verified: November 3, 2026

Rowlett Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Rowlett

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

$75.00 base, plus $0.50 per sq ft

Residential (1–2 family): New home, duplex or townhouse

$300.00 base, plus $0.50 per sq ft

Residential (1–2 family): Driveway approach, sidewalk or other flatwork at a home, Engineering permit

$100.00 flat‡

Residential (1–2 family): Fence at a home

$40.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial building, new, remodel, shell, finish-out or repair (by job value)

tiered rates by job value

Up to $10,000

$85.00

Over $10,000, up to $25,000

$85.00 plus $9.25 per additional $1,000

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

$223.75 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000

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

$398.75 plus $4.75 per additional $1,000

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

$636.25 plus $3.50 per additional $1,000

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

$2,036.25 plus $3.30 per additional $1,000

Over $1,000,000

$3,686.25 plus $2.50 per additional $1,000

Commercial / 3+ units: Driveway approach, sidewalk, parking or maneuvering area, commercial, Engineering permit

$150.00 flat‡

Commercial / 3+ units: Fence at a commercial property

$100.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Apartment or multifamily remodel, addition, alteration or repair

$75.00 base, plus $0.80 per sq ft

Commercial / 3+ units: Apartment or multifamily building, new

$300.00 base, plus $0.80 per sq ft

Accessory building or storm shelter

tiered rates by sq ft

Up to 249 sq ft

$75.00

Over 249 sq ft

$99.90 plus $0.10 per additional sq ft

Demolition

$100.00 flat

Entrance wall

$250.00 flat

Flatwork, Building schedule line

$75.00 flat‡

Foundation repair

$100.00 flat

Screening, as printed beside fences and entrance walls

$150.00 flat

Spa or hot tub

$125.00 flat

Swimming pool, above-ground

$125.00 flat

Swimming pool, in-ground

$300.00 flat

Commercial Plan Review (select fee rules only)

tiered by job value

Up to $10,000

$85.00

Over $10,000, up to $25,000

$85.00 plus $6.00 per additional $1,000

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

$175.00 plus $4.00 per additional $1,000

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

$275.00 plus $2.75 per additional $1,000

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

$412.50 plus $2.50 per additional $1,000

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

$1,412.50 plus $2.30 per additional $1,000

Over $1,000,000

$2,562.50 plus $1.65 per additional $1,000

Fire Code (IFC/NFPA 101) Plan Review (select fee rules only)

$300.00 to $750.00 by sq ft (building area)‡

Up to 25,000 sq ft

$300.00

Over 25,000, up to 50,000 sq ft

$450.00

Over 50,000, up to 75,000 sq ft

$600.00

Over 75,000, up to 100,000 sq ft

$750.00

Over 100,000 sq ft

$900.00 plus $100.00 per additional 50,000 sq ft

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

$75.00

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

$1,500.00

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

$300.00

Additional Plan Review or Plan Modification (if applicable)

$75.00 per hour, minimum $150.00

After-Hours Inspection (if applicable)

$75.00 per hour, minimum $150.00

Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)

$180.00

Certificate of Occupancy (CO issued within 6 months, or space under 250 sq ft) (if applicable)

$90.00

Reinspection Fee (buildings 5,000 sq ft and larger, first reinspection) (if applicable)

$150.00

Reinspection Fee (buildings under 5,000 sq ft) (if applicable)

$60.00

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy or Extension (if applicable)

$100.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Rowlett

Residential (1–2 family): HVAC replacement at a home

$90.00 per system (HVAC unit)

Commercial / 3+ units: HVAC replacement, commercial

$100.00 per system (HVAC unit)

Mechanical permit, miscellaneous

$30.00 base, plus $50.00 per inspection

Commercial Stand-Alone Trade Plan Review

$100.00‡

Additional Plan Review or Plan Modification (if applicable)

$75.00 per hour, minimum $150.00

After-Hours Inspection (if applicable)

$75.00 per hour, minimum $150.00

Reinspection Fee (buildings 5,000 sq ft and larger, first reinspection) (if applicable)

$150.00

Reinspection Fee (buildings under 5,000 sq ft) (if applicable)

$60.00

Validation of Mechanical, Electrical or Plumbing (if applicable)

$25.00‡

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Rowlett 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

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

Systems (HVAC unit)

system

15 systems

Estimated mechanical / HVAC permit fee

$90.00

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fee$90.00

1 system (HVAC unit) × $90.00 per system (HVAC unit)

Total Estimate$90.00

Estimate only. Confirm with the Rowlett building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 972-463-3904. 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 Rowlett

Apply for building, trade and other construction permits, and register as a contractor, through the City of Rowlett MyGov online permitting system; inspections are also requested through MyGov. For after-hours emergency inspections call (469) 703-0119. Permits are required for remodeling, accessory buildings, fences, carports, covered patios, new roofs, retaining walls, plumbing, HVAC and electrical work, new irrigation systems, pools, hot tubs, driveways, sidewalks, foundation repair and decks; cosmetic work such as painting, flooring and trim does not need one.

Source: Rowlett application instructions

Apply online: Rowlett permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 972-463-3904
Address: 4000 Main Street, Rowlett, TX 75088
Source: Official contact page

Rowlett Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Rowlett?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $250.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Rowlett'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 Rowlett?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $60.00, based on Rowlett's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Rowlett?

A residential building permit is $75.00 base, plus $0.50 per sq ft. Electrical and Plumbing permits are priced per inspection; Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per system; 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.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from City of Rowlett Master Fee Schedule (compiled through Resolution RES-26-05-42R, May 19, 2026), Building and Building Regulations. See the official schedule. Last verified November 3, 2026.

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Rowlett, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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