(a)
Schedule of fees.
The following fees shall be charged for the work shown. Other fees may be required under other ordinances. In the event that a permit is to be issued for work not shown below, a fee shall be charged based upon a category of work shown which most nearly resembles the work intended. The permit fees listed may be doubled if work is started prior to the permit being issued.
(1)
Building permit fees.
(A)
Base residential building permit fees.
Residential Building Permit Fee - Based on Square Feet | |
|---|---|
0-1,200 sq. ft. | $0.30 cents per square ft. |
1,201 - 2,000 sq. ft. | $0.30 cents per square ft. |
2,001 sq. ft. and up | $0.30 cents per square ft. |
* | A nonrefundable plan review fee of $150.00 shall be assessed to all residential building permit applications at time of submittal. |
(B)
Base commercial building permit fees.
Commercial building permit fees charged, including Multifamily, for: New construction, additions, alterations, remodels and repairs of a building, shall be based on the current International Code Council building schedule of valuation amounts per square foot of improvement adopted every year.
Construction Value | Fee |
|---|---|
$0 and up to $2,000 | $65.00 |
$2,001 and up to $25,000 | $66.00 for 1st $2,000 Plus $13.25 ea. addtl. $1,000 or fraction |
$25,001 and up to $50,000 | $367.25 first $25,000 Plus $10.25 ea. addtl. $1,000 or fraction |
$50,001 and up to $100,000 | $605.25 first $50,000 Plus $7.25 ea. addtl. $1,000 or fraction |
$100,001 and up to $500,000 | $932.25 first $100,000 Plus $5.25 ea. addtl. $1,000 or fraction |
$500,001 and up to $1,000,000 | $3,032.25 first $500,000 Plus $5.25 ea. addtl. $1,000 or fraction |
more than $1,000,000 | $5,263.25 first $1,000,000 Plus $3.25 ea. addtl. $1,000 or fraction |
* | A nonrefundable plan review fee shall be assessed to all commercial and multifamily building (three or more dwelling units in a building), single, and two-family residential building permit applications at the time of submittal. A building permit application is not considered received until the plan review fee has been paid. The nonrefundable plan review fee shall be assessed at 35% of the building permit fee. |
(2)
Contractor permit fees.
(A)
There shall be a license registration fee of one hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00) for all contractors conducting business in the city except for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical contractors as per Texas Occupations Code, Section 1301.551(g).
(B)
There shall be a renewal fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00).
(3)
Demolition permit fees.
0 to 1,000 sq. ft. | $100.00 + inspection fee |
Plus for every addtl. 500 sq. over 1,000 sq. ft. | $20.00 |
Inspection fee | $25.00 |
Reinspection fee | $50.00 |
(4)
Mechanical permit fees.
Applies to new or alterations/additions to existing systems
Base permit fee | $45.00 |
Reinspection | $50.00 |
Heating, ventilation, ductwork, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems: | |
1 ton basis for the first 4 tons (each) | $6.00 |
Each ton between 4 and 10 tons | $3.00 |
Each ton above 10 tons | $1.50 |
All boilers (based on BTU input) | |
33,000 BTU to 165,000 BTU | $5.00 |
1650,001 BTU to 330,000 BTU | $10.00 |
330,001 BTU to 1,165,000 BTU | $15.00 |
1,165,000 BTU to 3,300,000 BTU | $20.00 |
Over 3,300,001 BTU | $25.00 |
Emergency inspections: | |
Requested with less than 1/2 day's notice | $30.00 |
Inspections requested for after 4:30 p.m. | $80.00 |
(5)
Plumbing permit fees.
(A)
Base permit fee: $45.00.
(B)
Reinspection fee: $50.00.
(C)
Each plumbing fixture: $5.00.
(D)
Floor drain or trap: $12.00.
(E)
Water heater: $6.00.
(F)
Installation/repairs of water piping: $12.00.
(G)
Repair/alt. of drainage or vent piping: $12.00.
(H)
Vacuum breakers or backflow device
(I)
Installed after install of piping: $3.00.
(J)
Irrigation/sprinkler system: $50.00.
(K)
Grease trap: $25.00.
(L)
Septic tank: $25.00.
(7)
Electrical permit fees.
(A)
Base permit fee: $45.00.
(B)
Reinspection fee: $50.00.
(C)
New meter service: $25.00.
(D)
Replace/upgrade meter service: $20.00.
(E)
Reconnect (Residential): $35.00.
(F)
Reconnect (Commercial): $60.00.
(G)
Temporary pole fee: $15.00.
(H)
Working clearance: $35.00.
(I)
Each circuit: $4.00.
(J)
Each motor: $2.50.
(K)
Each sign or decorative light: $2.50.
(L)
Each 220 volt fixture: $2.50.
(M)
Each outlet/light switch: $0.40.
(9)
Certificate of occupancy fee.
Excludes single-family.
0-1,999 sq. ft. | $75.00 |
2,000 - 4,999 sq. ft. | $150.00 |
5,000 - 7,999 sq. ft. | $250.00 |
Over 8,000 sq. ft. | $400.00 |
(11)
Administrative fees.
(A)
Reprint of any lost permits: $30.00.
(B)
Lien processing (any type): $85.00.
(C)
Conditional use permit: $200.00.
(D)
Conditional use renewal: $25.00.
(E)
Rezone: $300.00.
(F)
Variance: $250.00.
(G)
Building code variances: $100.00.
(H)
Business licenses: $100.00.
(I)
Business licenses renewal: $80.00.
(J)
Subdivision plat fee: $600, plus a $30 per lot fee.
(L)
Replat filing fee: $250.00.
(M)
Preconstruction conference: $100.00.
(N)
Materials testing fee: 3.5% of construction cost.
(O)
Development inspection fee: 3% of construction cost.
(P)
Multi-page questionnaire: $150.00.
(Q)
Zoning verification letter: $15.00.
(R)
Letter of compliance: $15.00.
(S)
Permit extension: The fee for a permit extension shall be calculated based on the percentage of construction completion as determined by the Building Official.
(12)
Health inspections/Code enforcement fees.
All health inspections fees are charged yearly and include quarterly inspections.
(13)
Vendor fees.
(A)
Produce vendors (3 months consecutively): $100.00.
(B)
Holiday vendors (1-14 days): $25.00 per day.
(C)
Mobile food vendors (3 months consecutively): $100.00.
(D)
Event permit: $75.00 + $15.00 per booth.
(E)
Benefit fundraiser permit: $50.00.
(F)
Nonprofit fundraiser permit: $25.00 (tax exempt certificate).
(G)
Carnival/circus operating permit: $500.00.
(H)
Carnival set-up inspection fee: $100.00.
(14)
Penalties, work commencing prior to permit issued.
(A)
First violation: double permit fees.
(B)
Second and subsequent violations: four times the permit fee.
(C)
Other violations (ex., No inspections, concealing work, occupancy without a final, license or registration violation, other code violations as adopted. Each fee is per occurrence or incidence, per day until corrected.): Any person who commences or proceeds with work for which a permit is required under this Code prior to obtaining such permit shall be subject to a fee equal to twice the amount otherwise specified. Payment of said doubled fee shall not relieve the violator from the obligation to fully comply with all provisions of this Code, nor shall it preclude the imposition of any other civil, administrative, or criminal penalties authorized herein.
(16)
Refunds.
(A)
No refund shall be issued unless work has not commenced, the permit remains valid and unexpired, and a written request for refund is submitted. All refunds shall be subject to the approval of the Chief Building Official and the Planning Director. Refunds shall be issued excluding the review application fee, which is nonrefundable.
(b)
Investigation fee.
Any person who commences any work on any building or structure; or any electrical, gas, plumbing, or mechanical system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to an investigation fee equal to the fee included in the permit fee schedule. The investigation fee shall be in addition to the regular permit fee.
(1)
Contractor registration.
It shall be unlawful for any person who is not registered by the city as a sign, concrete, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, irrigations, house moving, fuel tank installer, maintenance worker for apartments (plumbing/mechanical), or general contractor to secure a permit as provided for in this code, except that homeowners may obtain permits to perform work at a residence for which they have a homestead tax exemption and in which they live.
(2)
Method of registration.
To register with the city as a contractor, application shall be made in writing on forms furnished by the building official for that purpose along with the registration fee as required in this section.
(3)
Contractor registration renewal.
Every contractor registration provided for in this code shall expire one year following the date of its issuance and shall be renewed by the building official upon application and upon the payment to the city of the required renewal fee.
(c)
The Planning Director is hereby authorized to establish fees for items, services, or permits not expressly listed in this section when demand or request for such items, services, or permits arises. In cases where no specific permit fee is established for a commercial property, the permit fee shall be calculated based on the total project cost estimate.
(Ordinance 2012-01, exh. A, adopted 2/21/12; Ordinance adopting 2022 Code; Ordinance 2022-09 adopted 6/21/2022; Ordinance 2025-24 adopted 9/2/2025)