Wilmer, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Wilmer, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $200.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $200.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $200.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $200.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $200.00. 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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City of Wilmer Master Fee Schedule FY 2022-2023 (Resolution No. 2023-0420B, fees effective April 21, 2023)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Call the building department at 972-441-6373.

Schedule effective April 21, 2023. Last verified: November 3, 2026

Wilmer Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Wilmer

Residential (1–2 family): Remodel, repair, or alteration of an existing house, not an addition

$200.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): New home, one or two family, M.E.P. permits included

$0.90 per sq ft (new home)

Residential (1–2 family): Carport

$200.00 flat

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

$200.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Demolition of a house or residential structure

$200.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Foundation repair, including HUD-Code manufactured home foundations

$200.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): HUD-Code manufactured home or industrialized housing installation, home under five years old

$0.62 per sq ft (manufactured home)

Residential (1–2 family): Manufactured home replacement in a platted manufactured home park, home under five years old

$200.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Residential fence

$0.25 per linear foot (fence), minimum $50.00

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

tiered rates by sq ft

Up to 299.99 sq ft

$200.00

Over 299.99, up to 900 sq ft

$225.00

Over 900 sq ft

$225.00 plus $0.25 per additional sq ft

Residential (1–2 family): Swimming pool, spa, or hot tub, in-ground or above-ground

$200.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Addition to a house

$0.90 per sq ft (addition)

Residential (1–2 family): Accessory dwelling unit: garage apartment or mother-in-law quarters, M.E.P. included

$0.90 per sq ft (dwelling unit)

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial new building, addition, alteration, or repair, including multifamily of 3 or more units (Table 1-A, per sq ft)

tiered rates by sq ft

Up to 2,500 sq ft

$200.00 plus $0.42 per additional sq ft

Over 2,500, up to 12,000 sq ft

$1,250.00 plus $0.38 per additional sq ft

Over 12,000, up to 50,000 sq ft

$4,860.00 plus $0.34 per additional sq ft

Over 50,000, up to 100,000 sq ft

$17,780.00 plus $0.30 per additional sq ft

Over 100,000, up to 300,000 sq ft

$32,780.00 plus $0.26 per additional sq ft

Over 300,000 sq ft

$84,780.00 plus $0.22 per additional sq ft

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial demolition, asbestos test required (Table 1-B, by valuation)

tiered rates by job value

Up to $10,000

$200.00

Over $10,000, up to $50,000

$200.00 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000

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

$480.00 plus $6.00 per additional $1,000

Over $100,000, up to $250,000

$780.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000

Over $250,000, up to $500,000

$1,530.00 plus $4.00 per additional $1,000

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

$2,530.00 plus $3.00 per additional $1,000

Over $1,000,000

$4,030.00 plus $2.00 per additional $1,000

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial shell building (80% of the Table 1-A fee)

tiered rates by sq ft (80% of the Table 1-A fee, for a shell building)‡

Up to 2,500 sq ft

$160.00 plus $0.34 per additional sq ft

Over 2,500, up to 12,000 sq ft

$1,000.00 plus $0.30 per additional sq ft

Over 12,000, up to 50,000 sq ft

$3,888.00 plus $0.27 per additional sq ft

Over 50,000, up to 100,000 sq ft

$14,224.00 plus $0.24 per additional sq ft

Over 100,000, up to 300,000 sq ft

$26,224.00 plus $0.21 per additional sq ft

Over 300,000 sq ft

$67,824.00 plus $0.18 per additional sq ft

Commercial / 3+ units: Finish-out of a commercial shell building (20% of the Table 1-A fee)

tiered rates by sq ft (20% of the Table 1-A fee, for a shell finish-out)‡

Up to 2,500 sq ft

$40.00 plus $0.08 per additional sq ft

Over 2,500, up to 12,000 sq ft

$250.00 plus $0.08 per additional sq ft

Over 12,000, up to 50,000 sq ft

$972.00 plus $0.07 per additional sq ft

Over 50,000, up to 100,000 sq ft

$3,556.00 plus $0.06 per additional sq ft

Over 100,000, up to 300,000 sq ft

$6,556.00 plus $0.05 per additional sq ft

Over 300,000 sq ft

$16,956.00 plus $0.04 per additional sq ft

House or building moving

$200.00 flat

Fire Marshal Building and Site Plan Review

$100.00‡

Plan Review Fee (Accessory Dwelling Unit) (select fee rules only)

40% of the permit fee‡

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

$200.00

Plan Review Fee (Commercial)

40% of the permit fee‡

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

40% of the permit fee

Additional Commercial Plan Review Revision (if applicable)

$75.00

After-Hours Inspection (if applicable)

$150.00‡

Certificate of Occupancy (Commercial) (if applicable)

$150.00

Construction Trailer (if applicable)

$100.00

Reinspection Fee (Commercial) (if applicable)

$100.00

Reinspection Fee (Residential) (if applicable)

$75.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Electrical Permit Fees in Wilmer

Residential (1–2 family): Electrical service replacement, upgrade, or repair

$200.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial electrical work: new work, service changes, repair, or alteration (Table 1-B, by valuation)

tiered rates by job value

Up to $10,000

$200.00

Over $10,000, up to $50,000

$200.00 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000

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

$480.00 plus $6.00 per additional $1,000

Over $100,000, up to $250,000

$780.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000

Over $250,000, up to $500,000

$1,530.00 plus $4.00 per additional $1,000

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

$2,530.00 plus $3.00 per additional $1,000

Over $1,000,000

$4,030.00 plus $2.00 per additional $1,000

Plan Review Fee (Commercial)

40% of the permit fee‡

Additional Commercial Plan Review Revision (if applicable)

$75.00

After-Hours Inspection (if applicable)

$150.00‡

Electrical Meter Release (if applicable)

$75.00

Reinspection Fee (Commercial) (if applicable)

$100.00

Reinspection Fee (Residential) (if applicable)

$75.00

Temporary Electrical Service (T-Pole) (if applicable)

$200.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Wilmer 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

$200.00

Electrical Permit Fee$200.00

$200.00 flat

Total Estimate$200.00

Estimate only. Confirm with the Wilmer building department before applying. Phone: 972-441-6373. 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 Wilmer

Apply by submitting the City of Wilmer Building Permit Application to Community Services at City Hall, 128 N. Dallas Avenue, with copies of a site plan and floor plan. Projects that go through plan review also submit four sets of 11x17 plans and a digital copy on a thumb drive, as listed on the City's residential and commercial plan review checklists. The application and checklists are on the City's Forms & Documents page; the City does not list an online permit portal. Contractors must register with the City before doing work (general contractors pay a $125 registration fee; electrical, mechanical and plumbing contractors register at no charge). Allow two weeks for residential plan review and 30 days for non-residential plan review. Request inspections on the automated inspection line, 972-441-4472; requests made by 4 p.m. are usually inspected the next business day. Work started before the permit is issued pays a double fee and may be cited.

Source: Wilmer application instructions

Building Department Contact

Phone: 972-441-6373
Email: rrodriguez@cityofwilmer.net
Address: Community Services, City Hall, 128 N. Dallas Avenue, Wilmer, TX 75172
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Source: Official contact page

Wilmer Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Wilmer?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $200.00, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Wilmer'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 Wilmer?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $200.00, based on Wilmer's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Wilmer?

A residential building permit is $200.00 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 Wilmer?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee (Accessory Dwelling Unit) (40% of the permit fee), Plan Review Fee (Commercial) (40% of the permit fee) and Plan Review Fee (New Home) (40% 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 Wilmer Master Fee Schedule FY 2022-2023 (Resolution No. 2023-0420B, fees effective April 21, 2023). See the official schedule. Last verified November 3, 2026.

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