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Kennedale, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

Kennedale also charges the actual cost of third-party plan review and inspections where it uses them (its online fee estimator lists $70 per third-party inspection), and double the permit fee for work started without a permit; these estimates leave those out. The city's online estimator still shows some 2020 figures (residential remodels at $0.85 per sq ft, commercial trade permits and residential HVAC at a flat $90); these estimates follow the adopted January 2025 schedule, so confirm with the city which applies.

Building Permit
$243.00
200 sq ft remodel area
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HVAC Permit
$110.00
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$90.00
one panel
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Plumbing Permit
$90.00
$10,000 repipe
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In Kennedale, a building permit for a remodel runs $243.00 in permit fees, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $110.00, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $90.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $90.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area and one panel. 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 Kennedale Schedule of Fees, Exhibit A to Ordinance 779 (Jan. 21, 2025)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Kennedale permit portal, or call 817-985-2105.

Schedule effective January 21, 2025. Last verified: November 3, 2026

Kennedale Permit Fee Schedule

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

Plumbing Permit Fees in Kennedale

Residential (1–2 family): Residential plumbing work not part of new construction
$90.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Non-residential plumbing work not part of new construction (valuation table)
tiered rates by job value, minimum $90.00‡
Band bases are printed per band and do not build on the band below (e.g. $402.50 at $25,000, then a $450.50 base above it); each band is charged as printed.
Up to $10,000
$150.00
Over $10,000, up to $25,000
$200.00 plus $13.50 per additional $1,000
Over $25,000, up to $50,000
$450.50 plus $10.00 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $100,000
$750.00 plus $6.50 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$1,200.00 plus $4.50 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$3,750.00 plus $3.50 per additional $1,000
Over $1,000,000
$6,250.00 plus $2.50 per additional $1,000
Plan Review Fee (Non-Residential Trade and Roofing) (select fee rules only)
35% of the permit fee‡
Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)
$150.00
Re-Review Fee (if applicable)
$100.00 ($100 per hour, 1 hour minimum; shown at the minimum)
Reinspection Fee (if applicable)
$90.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Kennedale 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 plumbing permit fee
$90.00
Plumbing Permit Fee$90.00
$90.00 flat
Total Estimate$90.00

Kennedale also charges the actual cost of third-party plan review and inspections where it uses them (its online fee estimator lists $70 per third-party inspection), and double the permit fee for work started without a permit; these estimates leave those out. The city's online estimator still shows some 2020 figures (residential remodels at $0.85 per sq ft, commercial trade permits and residential HVAC at a flat $90); these estimates follow the adopted January 2025 schedule, so confirm with the city which applies.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Kennedale building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 817-985-2105. 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 Kennedale

Apply for building, trade, fence, pool and other permits online through the City of Kennedale MyGov permit portal; the city accepts permit applications online only, and contractors must register with the city before a permit is issued. Permits that need plan review typically take 5 to 10 business days. Building Inspections is at City Hall, 405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale (phone 817-985-2105); permit questions go to permits@cityofkennedale.com.

Source: Kennedale application instructions

Apply online: Kennedale permit portal
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Address
405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060

Kennedale Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Kennedale?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $243.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Kennedale'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 Are Permit Fees Calculated in Kennedale?

A residential building permit is $0.90 per sq ft, minimum $90.00. Electrical permits are priced per panel; Plumbing and Mechanical / HVAC permits are flat fees. 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 Kennedale?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee (35% of the permit fee) and Plan Review Fee (Non-Residential Trade and Roofing) (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 City of Kennedale Schedule of Fees, Exhibit A to Ordinance 779 (Jan. 21, 2025). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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