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Dayton, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit
$305.00
200 sq ft remodel area
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Roofing Permit
$105.00
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$85.00
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$85.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$118.00
15-fixture scope
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In Dayton, a building permit for a remodel runs $305.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $105.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $85.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $85.00, and a whole-house repipe $118.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area and a 15-fixture scope. 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 Dayton Master Fee Schedule (Code of Ordinances Appendix A), as amended by Ord. O2025-27 (Nov. 17, 2025) and Ord. O2026-6 (Feb. 9, 2026)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Call the building department at 936-258-2642.

How Dayton values a job: Commercial permits are priced on the total valuation of the construction; residential permits are priced by square feet.

Schedule effective November 17, 2025. Last verified: November 3, 2026

Dayton Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Dayton

Residential (1–2 family): Home addition, accessory building or interior remodel (by square feet: under 500 / over 500)
tiered rates by sq ft
Up to 499.99 sq ft
$150.00
Over 499.99 sq ft
$250.00
Residential (1–2 family): New home (by square feet: under 2,000 / 2,000 to 4,000 / over 4,000)
tiered rates by sq ft
Up to 1,999.99 sq ft
$1,320.00
Over 1,999.99, up to 3,999.99 sq ft
$1,675.00
Over 3,999.99 sq ft
$1,784.00
Residential (1–2 family): Demolition of a home or residential structure
$55.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Replacing an existing manufactured home
$250.00 flat‡
Residential (1–2 family): Residential driveway
$110.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Foundation repair at a home
$50.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial new building, addition, remodel or other construction (by total valuation)
tiered rates by job value‡
Each band uses its own printed base; bases do not follow the rates
Up to $1,000
$0.00
Over $1,000, up to $50,000
$159.50 plus $4.40 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $100,000
$390.50 plus $4.40 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $1,000,000
$632.50 plus $4.40 per additional $1,000
Over $1,000,000
$2,874.30 plus $3.00 per additional $1,000
Commercial / 3+ units: Demolition of a commercial building
$110.00 flat
Fence
$55.00 flat
Flatwork or paving: sidewalks, parking areas, driveways
$110.00 per 3,000 sq ft (paved area) or fraction thereof‡
Moving a building or structure
$110.00 flat‡
Placing an accessory or secondary building up to 500 sq ft (200 sq ft and under: no charge)
tiered rates by sq ft
Up to 200 sq ft
$0.00
Over 200, up to 500 sq ft
$27.50
Commercial Building Plan Review (includes two reviews) (select fee rules only)
50% of the permit fee
Inspection Fee, Commercial Work Valued $1,000 or Less (select fee rules only)
$55.00 per inspection, jobs up to $1,000 only
Permit Issuance Fee (does not apply to some listed rules)
$30.00
Residential Plan Review, Addition or Interior Remodel (includes two reviews) (select fee rules only)
$125.00‡
Additional Commercial Building Plan Review (select fee rules only) (if applicable)
$250.00
Additional Residential Building Plan Review (includes two reviews) (if applicable)
$250.00
Re-Inspection Fee (if applicable)
$70.00
Residential Elevation Plan Review (if applicable)
$250.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Dayton Permit Fee Calculator

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

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

sq ft
505,000 sq ft
Estimated building permit fee
$305.00
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$150.00
$150.00 flat for up to 499.99 sq ft (see the fee table above)
Permit Issuance Fee$30.00
Residential Plan Review, Addition or Interior Remodel (Includes Two Reviews)$125.00‡
Total Estimate$305.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Dayton building department before applying. Phone: 936-258-2642. 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 Dayton

Download the application for your job (Residential Building, Commercial Building, Electrical, Mechanical HVAC, Plumbing Gas, Demolition and others) from the city's Forms and Permits page.

Submit the completed application and plans to Planning and Development Services at 111 N Church Street, Dayton, or send them by email to planning@daytontx.org, as each application form directs (the Building Permit Check In List offers electronic submittal of plans). The city lists no online permit portal.

Plan review for new construction can take up to 10 days. Building inspections are generally required for each permit; request them with the city's online Inspection Request Form.

Water and wastewater impact fees must be paid before a building permit is issued for new development.

Source: Dayton application instructions

Building Department Contact
Address
111 N Church Street, Dayton, TX 77535
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM
Source
https://www.cityofdaytontx.com/government/departments/development-and-planning-services ; https://www.cityofdaytontx.com/home/showpublisheddocument/1486/637891492271870000

Dayton Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Dayton?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $305.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Dayton'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 Dayton?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $105.00, based on Dayton's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Dayton?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by sq ft. Electrical permits are flat fees for the default job (Service change or rebuilt meter loop at a home), while other work is priced per outlet; Plumbing permits are priced per fixture; 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 Dayton?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Commercial Building Plan Review (includes two reviews) (50% 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 Dayton Master Fee Schedule (Code of Ordinances Appendix A), as amended by Ord. O2025-27 (Nov. 17, 2025) and Ord. O2026-6 (Feb. 9, 2026). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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