University Park, TX Permit Fees (2026)
Building permit fees and building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permit fees for University Park, straight from the official fee schedule, with a free permit fee calculator below.
University Park's posted Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF) still shows older amounts. These estimates use the fee schedule in the City Code, Appendix A, as amended by Ordinance 25-024, effective October 1, 2025 (for example, a new home is $1.86 per sq ft under roof, not $1.15).
In University Park, a building permit for a remodel runs $700.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $200.00, an HVAC change-out $200.00, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $200.00, and a whole-house repipe $200.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area and a 200 sq ft job 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.
Jump to Permit Fee CalculatorCity of University Park Code of Ordinances, Appendix A Fee Schedule, Article A2.00 Building and Zoning, with building permit rates as amended by Ordinance 25-024 (adopted September 16, 2025, effective October 1, 2025)
Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits.
Call the building department at 214-987-5411.
Schedule effective October 1, 2025. Last verified: November 3, 2026
University Park Permit Fee Schedule
Every documented rule for each permit type, straight from the official schedule.
Plumbing Permit Fees in University Park
‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.
Homeowners and contractors planning a project check University Park plumbing permit fees here first. One sponsor per trade, flat monthly rate.
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Pick a permit type and adjust the job value. Total updates instantly, itemized below.
3 documented rates for this permit type; pick the one that matches your job.
University Park's posted Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF) still shows older amounts. These estimates use the fee schedule in the City Code, Appendix A, as amended by Ordinance 25-024, effective October 1, 2025 (for example, a new home is $1.86 per sq ft under roof, not $1.15).
Estimate only. Confirm with the University Park building department before applying. Phone: 214-987-5411. Permit fees only; excludes impact fees, utility connection charges, and other non-permit charges.
Homeowners and contractors planning a project check University Park plumbing permit fees here first. One sponsor per trade, flat monthly rate.
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University Park's Community Development Department issues building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and roofing permits inside the city.
Email the completed City of University Park Permit Application to permits@uptexas.org, or apply in person at the Peek Service Center, 4420 Worcola St., Dallas, TX 75206 (permits are available 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday).
Since January 1, 2025, every building permit application (new homes, remodels, additions and detached accessory structures) starts with a mandatory completeness meeting with the Building Permit Office; the required documents are listed in the Residential Plan Submittal Packet.
Contractors must register with the city; registrations expire with the state license and can be submitted in person or on the city's contractor portal (public.mygov.us/universitypark_tx).
To find out whether your project needs a permit, call 214-987-5411.
Source: University Park application instructions
- Phone
- 214-987-5411
- permits@uptexas.org
- Address
- Peek Service Center, 4420 Worcola St., Dallas, TX 75206
- Hours
- Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Source
- https://www.uptexas.org/164/Building-Permits; https://www.uptexas.org/DocumentCenter/View/115/Building-Permit-Application-PDF
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