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White Settlement, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

White Settlement bills outside consultant, engineer or third-party review at cost, charges double the permit fee (at least $50) for work started without a permit, and prices fire sprinkler, alarm and suppression systems through separate Fire Department permits; those charges are not included in these estimates. Contractors other than plumbers, electricians, HVAC and fire suppression contractors also register with the City for $100 a year.

In White Settlement, a building permit for a remodel runs $357.50 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $297.50, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $80.00, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $170.00, and a whole-house repipe $215.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area, one item, 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 White Settlement 2025 Fee Schedules, Code of Ordinances Chapter 20 (Fees), Sec. 20.1 Building Permits Fees

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

Call the building department at 817-246-4971.

Last verified: November 3, 2026

White Settlement Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in White Settlement

Residential (1–2 family): Remodel, garage enclosure or fence (flat fee by sq ft band)
tiered rates by sq ft
Up to 119 sq ft
$45.00
Over 119, up to 200 sq ft
$165.00
Over 200, up to 399 sq ft
$225.00
Over 399 sq ft
$435.00
Residential (1–2 family): New one- or two-family home (flat fee by sq ft band; includes plan review, electrical, plumbing, mechanical)
tiered rates by sq ft
Up to 1,200 sq ft
$1,565.00
Over 1,200, up to 1,750 sq ft
$1,865.00
Over 1,750, up to 2,250 sq ft
$2,265.00
Over 2,250, up to 2,750 sq ft
$2,765.00
Over 2,750, up to 3,250 sq ft
$3,265.00
Over 3,250 sq ft
$3,865.00
Residential (1–2 family): Demolition (residential)
$50.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Foundation repair, door or window replacement (residential)
$175.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial remodel or addition (priced on the commercial new construction valuation table)
tiered rates by job value (Commercial table applied to remodels (City to confirm))‡
Up to $500
$25.85
Over $500, up to $2,000
$25.85 plus $33.60 per additional $1,000
Over $2,000, up to $25,000
$76.25 plus $15.40 per additional $1,000
Over $25,000, up to $50,000
$430.93 plus $11.11 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $100,000
$708.13 plus $7.70 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$1,093.13 plus $6.16 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$3,656.13 plus $5.23 per additional $1,000
Over $1,000,000
$6,271.13 plus $4.02 per additional $1,000
Commercial / 3+ units: New commercial building, incl. foundation, fence, roof, doors, windows, carports, accessory buildings (by valuation)
tiered rates by job value‡
Printed band bases; the $500,001 band base sits $99 above the band below
Up to $500
$25.85
Over $500, up to $2,000
$25.85 plus $33.60 per additional $1,000
Over $2,000, up to $25,000
$76.25 plus $15.40 per additional $1,000
Over $25,000, up to $50,000
$430.93 plus $11.11 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $100,000
$708.13 plus $7.70 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$1,093.13 plus $6.16 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$3,656.13 plus $5.23 per additional $1,000
Over $1,000,000
$6,271.13 plus $4.02 per additional $1,000
Commercial / 3+ units: Demolition (commercial)
$100.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Multifamily new construction
$0.18 per sq ft
Solar panel installation
$300.00 flat
Permit Application Fee
$35.00
Plan Review Fee (does not apply to some listed rules)
50% of the permit fee
State Energy Code Inspection (does not apply to some listed rules)
$75.00‡
After Hours Inspection (if applicable)
$150.00 ($75 per hour, 2-hour minimum)
Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)
$75.00
Plan Review Amendments (if applicable)
$120.00 ($60 per hour, 2-hour minimum)
Reinspection Fee (after the first) (if applicable)
$30.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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White Settlement Permit Fee Calculator

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Permit type
Project type
Kind of work
Job type

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

sq ft
505,000 sq ft
Estimated building permit fee
$357.50
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$165.00
$165.00 flat for 120–200 sq ft (see the fee table above)
Permit Application Fee$35.00
State Energy Code Inspection$75.00‡
Plan Review Fee$82.50
Total Estimate$357.50

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

White Settlement bills outside consultant, engineer or third-party review at cost, charges double the permit fee (at least $50) for work started without a permit, and prices fire sprinkler, alarm and suppression systems through separate Fire Department permits; those charges are not included in these estimates. Contractors other than plumbers, electricians, HVAC and fire suppression contractors also register with the City for $100 a year.

Estimate only. Confirm with the White Settlement building department before applying. Phone: 817-246-4971. 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 White Settlement

Submit permit applications and plans by email to permits@wstx.us or in person in the front lobby of City Hall, 214 Meadow Park Drive, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Application forms (General Permit Application, New Residential Application, New Commercial Construction Application, Fence Permit Application) are on the City's Permits page; there is no online permit portal. Commercial plans follow the Commercial Submittal Plan Review Checklist, and plan review fees are due at submittal. Schedule inspections by calling or emailing by 2 pm the day before; inspections are done Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday only.

Source: White Settlement application instructions

Building Department Contact
Phone
817-246-4971 ext. 871
Address
214 Meadow Park Drive, White Settlement, TX 76108
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

White Settlement Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in White Settlement?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $357.50, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from White Settlement'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 White Settlement?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $297.50, based on White Settlement's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in White Settlement?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by sq ft. Electrical permits are priced per item; 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 White Settlement?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee (50% of the permit fee) and Plan Review Fee (trade and roofing permits) (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 White Settlement 2025 Fee Schedules, Code of Ordinances Chapter 20 (Fees), Sec. 20.1 Building Permits Fees. See the official schedule. Last verified .

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