Arlington, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Arlington, a building permit for a remodel runs $438.75 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $438.75, an HVAC change-out $140.00, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $135.00, and a whole-house repipe $205.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area, one system, 200 A service, 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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Source

Arlington Planning and Development Services Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-288, effective October 1, 2026

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Arlington permit portal, or call 817-459-6502.

How Arlington values a job: Commercial and multi-family fees use the declared fair market value of the work, including architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, paving, parking and contractor's profit; one- and two-family work is priced by square feet.

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

Arlington Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Arlington

Residential (1–2 family): Addition, remodel, repair or garage conversion (per sq ft, Table 2)

tiered rates by sq ft, minimum $325.00†

Second band (501 to 1,000 sq ft) is labeled Effective June 1, 2026 in the print

Up to 500 sq ft

$1.00 per sq ft

Over 500, up to 1,000 sq ft

$0.75 per sq ft

Over 1,000, up to 2,000 sq ft

$0.50 per sq ft

Over 2,000 sq ft

$0.40 per sq ft

Residential (1–2 family): New home or duplex (per sq ft, Table 2)

tiered rates by sq ft, minimum $300.00†

Second band (501 to 1,000 sq ft) is labeled Effective June 1, 2026 in the print

Up to 500 sq ft

$1.00 per sq ft

Over 500, up to 1,000 sq ft

$0.75 per sq ft

Over 1,000, up to 2,000 sq ft

$0.50 per sq ft

Over 2,000 sq ft

$0.40 per sq ft

Residential (1–2 family): Above-ground swimming pool (1 and 2 family)

$200.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Carport or porte cochere (not with a new home)

$250.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Fence on a residential lot

$50.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Foundation repair (residential)

$200.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Home backup power installation (third-party plan review and inspections)

$300.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): In-ground gunite spa (1 and 2 family)

$65.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): In-ground swimming pool, spa included (1 and 2 family)

$325.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Manufactured home permit

$250.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Patio cover, screened porch, gazebo or deck

$300.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Portable storage or accessory building, 320 sq ft and under

$50.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Solar panel installation (residential)

$325.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Storable spa (1 and 2 family)

$50.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Swimming pool barrier fence (residential)

$50.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Window or door replacement, 2 windows or doors

$100.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Window or door replacement, 3 or more windows or doors

$150.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: New building, addition, remodel or repair (by valuation, Table 1)

$325.00 for the first $2,000, then tiered rates by job value

Over $2,000, up to $25,000

$9.00 per $1,000

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

$8.50 per $1,000

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

$7.50 per $1,000

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

$6.50 per $1,000

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

$5.00 per $1,000

Over $1,000,000, up to $2,500,000

$4.25 per $1,000

Over $2,500,000, up to $5,000,000

$4.00 per $1,000

Over $5,000,000

$3.00 per $1,000

Commercial / 3+ units: Fence on a commercial lot (privacy, security or storage screening)

$100.00 flat

Demolition of a building or structure (per building)

$200.00 flat

Certificate of Occupancy (new building) (new construction)

$100.00‡

Plan Review Fee (does not apply to some listed rules)

35% of the permit fee

After-Hours Inspection (if applicable)

$200.00 (Covers the first 2 hours; $42.50 per added 30 minutes)

AI Plan Pre-Check Fee (if applicable)

$15.00

Concurrent Review of Building Permit (before final plat approval) (if applicable)

$2,000.00

Emergency Inspection (occupied structure) (if applicable)

$200.00

Fire Permit Plan Review (city staff review) (if applicable)

tiered by job value

Based on the fire system valuation; not charged when an approved third party reviews

Up to $10,000

$250.00

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

$400.00

Over $50,000, up to $250,000

$600.00

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

$950.00

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

$1,200.00

Over $1,000,000, up to $3,000,000

$1,700.00

Over $3,000,000, up to $6,000,000

$2,500.00

Over $6,000,000

$2,500.00 plus $0.50 per additional $1,000

Permit Extension or Reinstatement (if applicable)

$150.00

Phased Permit Request (if applicable)

$5,000.00

Reinspection Fee (if applicable)

$200.00

Revisions to Issued Permits (if applicable)

$75.00 per hour

Same Day Inspection (if applicable)

$200.00

Service Charge to Correct, Revise or Void a Permit (if applicable)

$75.00

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)

$150.00

† Corroborated across official sources, but not printed line-for-line in the linked schedule.

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Electrical Permit Fees in Arlington

Residential (1–2 family): Service or subpanel new, repair or replace (one panel)

tiered rates by amps ($100 base permit fee plus the printed fee for one panel)†

Up to 200 amps

$135.00

Over 200, up to 400 amps

$160.00

Over 400 amps

$175.00

Commercial / 3+ units: Lights, outlets, fixtures, switches or receptacles (per opening)

$100.00 base, tiered rates by openings ($100 base permit fee plus the per-opening fees)‡

Up to 100 openings

$0.50 per opening

Over 100 openings

$0.45 per opening

Electrical for a new building (per trade)

$100.00 flat

EV charging station, 120 to 480 volt (per station)

$100.00 base, plus $30.00 per station (EV charging) ($100 base permit fee plus $30 per station)

Temporary power pole

$125.00 flat ($100 base permit fee plus $25 temporary pole fee)

After-Hours Inspection (if applicable)

$200.00 (Covers the first 2 hours; $42.50 per added 30 minutes)

Emergency Inspection (occupied structure) (if applicable)

$200.00

Permit Extension or Reinstatement (if applicable)

$150.00

Reinspection Fee (if applicable)

$200.00

Same Day Inspection (if applicable)

$200.00

Service Charge to Correct, Revise or Void a Permit (if applicable)

$75.00

† Corroborated across official sources, but not printed line-for-line in the linked schedule.

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Arlington 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

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

Amps (service or subpanel)

amps

60400 amps

Estimated electrical permit fee

$135.00

Electrical Permit Fee$135.00

$135.00 flat for up to 200 amps (see the fee table above)

$100 base permit fee plus the printed fee for one panel

Total Estimate$135.00

Estimate only. Confirm with the Arlington building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 817-459-6502. 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 Arlington

Apply and pay for permits online at ArlingtonPermits.com, which also schedules inspections; plans are submitted electronically through ePlan Review (single PDF, checked with the Scout PDF Analyzer first).

A non-refundable plan review fee of 35% of the building permit fee is paid when you submit; the application is not considered received until it is paid.

Fire sprinkler and alarm permits are also filed on ArlingtonPermits.com; a plan review fee applies when city staff, not an approved third party, reviews the plans.

Source: Arlington application instructions

Apply online: Arlington permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 817-459-6502
Email: planningdevelopment@arlingtontx.gov
Address: City Hall, 101 W. Abram St., Arlington, TX 76010
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Source: Official contact page

Arlington Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Arlington?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $438.75, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Arlington'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 Arlington?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $438.75, based on Arlington's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Arlington?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by sq ft, minimum $325.00. Electrical permits are priced per amp; Plumbing permits are priced per fixture; 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.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Arlington?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee (35% 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 Arlington Planning and Development Services Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-288, effective October 1, 2026. See the official schedule. Last verified November 3, 2026.

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