Watauga, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

The City's posted Building Service Fees sheet predates Ordinance 2024-012 (May 13, 2024). This page follows the adopted ordinance, which set flat fees for fences ($150), pools ($1,000), commercial reroofs ($900) and commercial carports ($350) and extended residential plan review to additions, remodels and repairs.

Building Permit

$212.50

200 sq ft remodel area

In Watauga, a building permit for a remodel runs $212.50 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $125.00, an HVAC change-out $120.00, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $220.00, and a whole-house repipe $351.25. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area, one compressor, 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

City of Watauga Ordinance No. 2024-012, Exhibit A: Code Sec. 12-103, Buildings and Building Regulations fees (adopted May 13, 2024)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Watauga permit portal, or call 817-514-5806.

How Watauga values a job: Commercial valuation is set by the building official as the greater of the Table 1-A valuation and the ICC Building Valuation Data cost per square foot times the Texas regional modifier of 0.77.

Schedule effective May 13, 2024. Last verified: November 3, 2026

Watauga Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Watauga

Residential (1–2 family): Single-family remodel

$0.85 per sq ft

Residential (1–2 family): New single-family home

$1.30 per sq ft

Residential (1–2 family): Residential carport

$200.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial building, addition or remodel (Table 1-A valuation)

tiered rates by job value

Table 1-A as printed; its bases step up slightly at $2,000 and $25,000

Up to $500

$36.00

Over $500, up to $2,000

$36.00 plus $3.86 per additional $100

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

$94.00 plus $18.14 per additional $1,000

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

$512.00 plus $13.04 per additional $1,000

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

$838.00 plus $9.06 per additional $1,000

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

$1,291.00 plus $7.24 per additional $1,000

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

$4,187.00 plus $6.16 per additional $1,000

Over $1,000,000

$7,267.00 plus $3.99 per additional $1,000

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial carport

$350.00 flat

Above-ground pool wall replacement in the same location

$300.00 flat

Demolition of a structure (each, accessory buildings included)

$100.00 flat

Fence

$150.00 flat

Swimming pool, spa or hot tub (excluding electrical)

$1,000.00 flat

Plan Review Fee (Commercial, other permits) (does not apply to some listed rules)

65% of the permit fee‡

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

65% of the permit fee

Plan Review Fee (Residential, other permits) (does not apply to some listed rules)

25% of the permit fee‡

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

25% of the permit fee

Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)

$100.00

Civil Plan Review (private development) (if applicable)

$2,500.00

Fire Marshal Certificate of Occupancy Inspection (if applicable)

$75.00

Grading Permit (residential, per lot) (if applicable)

$150.00

Grading Plan Review (single-lot residential) (if applicable)

$200.00

Investigation Fee (work started without a permit) (if applicable)

$200.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Watauga 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

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

Floor area (sq ft)

sq ft

505,000 sq ft

Estimated building permit fee

$212.50

Included in this total

Building Permit Fee$170.00

200 sq ft × $0.85 per sq ft

Plan Review Fee (Residential)$42.50

Total Estimate$212.50

Estimate only. Confirm with the Watauga building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 817-514-5806. 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 Watauga

Apply online through the City of Watauga MyGov permit portal: register as a collaborator in MyGov5 (or add Watauga as an agency on an existing MyGov collaborator account), then submit the application there. Applications may also be submitted in person at the Public Works Department, 7800 Virgil Anthony Blvd., Watauga, TX 76148, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed for lunch 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.). Credit and debit card payments carry a 3.25% convenience fee (4.9% on Fire permits); cash, check and money order carry none.

Source: Watauga application instructions

Apply online: Watauga permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 817-514-5806 ext. 1
Email: online contact form at https://www.cowtx.org/FormCenter/Contact-Us-18/Contact-Us-Permits-496
Address: 7800 Virgil Anthony Blvd., Watauga, TX 76148
Hours: Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., closed 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Source: Official contact page

Watauga Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Watauga?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $212.50, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Watauga'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 Watauga?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $125.00, based on Watauga's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Watauga?

A residential building permit is $0.85 per sq ft. Electrical permits are priced per amp; Plumbing permits are priced per fixture; Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per compressor; 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 Watauga?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee (Commercial, other permits) (65% of the permit fee), Plan Review Fee (Commercial) (65% of the permit fee), Plan Review Fee (Residential, other permits) (25% of the permit fee) and Plan Review Fee (Residential) (25% 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 Watauga Ordinance No. 2024-012, Exhibit A: Code Sec. 12-103, Buildings and Building Regulations fees (adopted May 13, 2024). See the official schedule. Last verified November 3, 2026.

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