(a) 
The city currently uses the following codes:
(1) 
2021 International Building Code.
(2) 
2021 International Existing Building Code.
(3) 
2021 International Residential Code.
(4) 
2021 International Plumbing Code.
(5) 
2021 International Mechanical Code.
(6) 
2021 International Fuel Gas Code.
(7) 
2021 International Energy Conservation Code.
(8) 
2020 National Electrical Code.
(9) 
2021 International Fire Code.
(10) 
2021 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
(11) 
2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code.
(b) 
All codes have been amended to include the North Central Texas Council of Government’s Regional Code Council suggested amendments, which are available for download at www.hudsonoaks.com.
(Ordinance 2021-29 adopted 11/18/21; Ordinance 2022-22 adopted 11/17/2022; Ordinance 2023-08 adopted 7/27/2023)
(a) 
Add Table A-1 and Table A-2;
(b) 
Add the square foot cost from Table C-2 for electrical, plumbing and mechanical multiplier; and
(c) 
Add Table D if building a new home; or Table E if building a new commercial building.
(d) 
Add $50.00 application fee for each project.
(Ordinance 2021-29 adopted 11/18/21; Ordinance 2022-22 adopted 11/17/2022)
Total Valuation
Fee Schedule
$1.00 to $2,000.00
$69.25
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00
$69.25 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to and including $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00
$391.25 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to and including $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00
$643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to and including $100,000.00
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00
$993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to and including $500,000.00
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00
$3,233.75 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to and including $1,000,000.00
$1,000,000.00 and over
$5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.15 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof.
(Ordinance 2021-29 adopted 11/18/21; Ordinance 2022-22 adopted 11/17/2022)
Total Valuation
Fee Schedule
$1.00 to $2,000.00
$69.25
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00
$69.25 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to and including $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00
$391.25 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to and including $50,000.00.
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00
$643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to and including $100,000.00
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00
$993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to and including $500,000.00
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00
$3,233.75 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to and including $1,000,000.00
$1,000,000.00 and over
$5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.15 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof.
(Ordinance 2021-29 adopted 11/18/21; Ordinance 2022-22 adopted 11/17/2022)
(a) 
Reinspection fees: $150.00 per hour (billed in one-hour increments).
(b) 
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans: $125.00 per hour (billed in one-hour increments).
(c) 
Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated: $150.00 per hour (billed in one-hour increments) plus $50.00 application fee.
(Ordinance 2021-29 adopted 11/18/21; Ordinance 2022-22 adopted 11/17/2022)
(a) 
Permit application: $50.00.
(b) 
Commercial remodel (existing and new foundation): Table A-1 and A-2 - plus $0.12 sq. ft. (see Table C sq. ft. multiplier) plus permit application fee. Occupancy permit also required if traffic flow changes (wall is moved, door(s) moved, etc.).
(c) 
Demolition permit: $150.00.
(d) 
Fence permit: $50.00 application fee only.
(e) 
Fire alarm and fire sprinkler: Based on project valuation:
 
Plan Review
Inspections
Up to $250,000.00
$500.00
$750.00
$251,000.00–$500,000.00
$850.00
$1,050.00
$501,000.00–$1,000,000.00
$1,100.00
$1,350.00
$1,001,000.00–$3,000,000.00
$1,600.00
$1,900.00
$3,001,000.00–$6,000,000.00
$2,400.00
$2,850.00
$6,000,000.00 and up
$2,400.00 + $0.25 for each $1,000.00
$2,850.00 + $0.25 for each $1,000.00
No permit application fee
(f) 
Irrigation (residential): $188.50.
(g) 
Irrigation (commercial): $188.50 up to $2,000.00 valuation. If cost is greater than $2,000.00 use Tables A-1 and A-2 and add permit application fee.
(h) 
Mechanical change out: $150.00 (inspection only) – water heater, A/C unit changeout.
(i) 
Occupancy: $150.00 (needed with new building and change of ownership).
(j) 
Propane tanks (for pools): $150.00.
(k) 
Residential add-on/remodel: Tables A-1 and A-2 – plus sq. ft. multiplier (see Table C sq. ft. multiplier), plus permit application fee - use for new foundation and existing foundation.
(l) 
Solicitation permits: $10.00 per solicitor; background check performed and approved by chief of police; no application fee.
(m) 
Sign permit (permanent sign): $188.50 up to a valuation of $2,000.00. If cost of sign is greater than $2,000.00 use Tables A-1 and A-2. This pertains to wall, pole, monument, canopy, awning, marquee, pole banner, and electronic price signs. Add permit application fee. Refacing a permanent sign is $50.00.
(n) 
Sign permit (temporary sign): $50.00 per year; includes feather flags and banners - no application fee.
(o) 
Signs (no permit required): Window, nameplate, mailbox, real estate, construction, balloons, insignia and/or business logo flags, American flags, garage sale signs.
(p) 
Septic permit:
(1) 
$260.00 for conventional (nonaerobic);
(2) 
$460.00 for professional (aerobic).
(q) 
Swimming pool (residential): Tables A-1 and A-2 based on valuation of pool, plus permit application fee.
(r) 
Swimming pool (commercial): Annual inspection $200.00.
(s) 
Well permit: $150.00.
(Ordinance 2021-29 adopted 11/18/21; Ordinance 2022-22 adopted 11/17/2022)
Square Foot Multiplier
Electrical permit
$0.10 per sq. ft. < 10,000 sq. ft. (new construction)
$0.06 per sq. ft. >10,000 sq. ft. (new construction)
$0.03 per sq. ft. (residential remodel) $0.12 per sq. ft (commercial remodel)
Plumbing
$0.10 per sq. ft. < 10,000 sq. ft. (new construction)
$0.06 per sq. ft. >10,000 sq. ft. (new construction)
$0.03 per sq. ft. (residential remodel) $0.12 per sq. ft (commercial remodel)
Mechanical
$0.10 per sq. ft. < 10,000 sq. ft. (new construction)
$0.06 per sq. ft. >10,000 sq. ft. (new construction)
$0.03 per sq. ft. (residential remodel) $0.12 per sq. ft (commercial remodel)
(Ordinance 2021-29 adopted 11/18/21; Ordinance 2022-22 adopted 11/17/2022)
(a) 
Irrigation: $188.50; must provide backflow inspection.
(b) 
Occupancy permit: $150.00.
(c) 
Septic permit (if applicable): $460.00 professional (aerobic).
(d) 
Sewer impact fee (if applicable):
3/4"
=
$2,227.00
1"
=
$3,719.00
1-1/2"
=
$7,416.00
2"
=
$11,870.00
3"
=
$25,989.00
4"
=
$44,540.00
6"
=
$100,215.00
8"
=
$133,620.00
(e) 
Sewer tap fee (if applicable): $500.00.
(f) 
Water impact fee–Regional totals + Hudson Oaks:
 
Regional (Fort Worth)
+
Hudson Oaks
=
Total
5/8"
$1,981.00
+
$517.38
=
$2,498.38
3/4"
$2,972.00
+
$517.38
=
$3,489.38
1"
$4,953.00
+
$864.02
=
$5,817.02
1-1/2"
$9,905.00
+
$1,722.88
=
$11,627.88
2"
$15,848.00
+
$2,757.64
=
$18,605.64
3"
$43,087.00
+
$5,520.44
=
$48,607.44
4"
$74,288.00
+
$8,624.72
=
$82,912.72
6"
$158,480.00
+
$17,244.28
=
$175,724.28
8"
$277,340.00
+
$27,591.86
=
$304,931.86
10
$416,010.00
+
$39,667.52
=
$455,677.52
(g) 
Water tap fee: $500.00 per line (i.e., domestic/irrigation).
(h) 
Wireless meter fee: Current market rate; by size of meter - no application fee.
(i) 
Grading fee: $25.00 + application fee.
(Ordinance 2021-29 adopted 11/18/21; Ordinance 2022-22 adopted 11/17/2022; Ordinance 2023-01 adopted 1/26/2023)
(a) 
Fire hydrant meter fee: $750.00 deposit, $200.00 per month base rate + cost of water used.
(b) 
Fire alarm and fire sprinkler: Based on project valuation:
 
Plan Review
Inspections
Up to $250,000.00
$500.00
$750.00
$251,000.00–$500,000.00
$850.00
$1,050.00
$501,000.00–$1,000,000.00
$1,100.00
$1,350.00
$1,001,000.00–$3,000,000.00
$1,600.00
$1,900.00
$3,001,000.00–$6,000,000.00
$2,400.00
$2,850.00
$6,000,000.00 and up
$2,400.00 + $0.25 for each $1,000.00
$2,850.00 + $0.25 for each $1,000.00
No permit application fee
 
 
(c) 
Health food permit (if required):
(1) 
$300.00 for less than 1 hour (two annual inspections required).
(2) 
$350.00 for greater than 1 hour (larger buildings) (application fee incl.).
(d) 
Irrigation meter: Current market rate; by size of meter - no application fee.
(e) 
Occupancy: $150.00.
(f) 
Sewer tap fee: $500.00 each line.
(g) 
Sewer impact fee (if applicable):
Regional Charges Only (if applicable)
3/4"
=
$2,227.00
1"
=
$3,719.00
1-1/2"
=
$7,416.00
2"
=
$11,870.00
3"
=
$25,989.00
4"
=
$44,540.00
6"
=
$100,215.00
8"
=
$133,620.00
(h) 
Water impact fee–Regional totals + Hudson Oaks:
 
Regional
+
Hudson Oaks
=
Total
3/4"
$2,332.00
 
$517.38
 
$2,849.38
1"
$3,894.00
 
$864.02
 
$4,758.02
1-1/2"
$7,766.00
 
$1,722.88
 
$9,488.88
2"
$12,430.00
 
$2,757.64
 
$15,187.64
3"
$27,214.00
 
$5,173.80
 
$32,387.80
4"
$46,640.00
 
$8,624.72
 
$55,264.72
6"
$104,940.00
 
$16,896.68
 
$121,836.68
8"
$139,920.00
 
$31,042.80
 
$170,962.80
(i) 
Water meter: Current market rate; by size of meter - no application fee.
(j) 
Water tap: $500.00 each line (i.e., 1 domestic/1 irrigation) - no application fee.
(k) 
Public works improvements (water lines, sewer lines, streets): 4% of project cost, plus engineering review costs.
(l) 
Grading fee: $25.00 + permit application fee.
(m) 
Fire hood–Type 1 and type 2; Plan review and inspection (restaurants only):
(1) 
$400.00 if plans are submitted as an individual permit and not part of a large construction project.
(2) 
If the plans are submitted at the same time as a large construction project, and is reviewed at the same time as the construction project, the cost will be included with the fire alarm and fire sprinkler fees for that project.
(Ordinance 2021-29 adopted 11/18/21; Ordinance 2022-22 adopted 11/17/2022)