Electrical Contractors
- Copy of state master & contractor license
- Copy of driver’s license
- Proof of liability insurance (300,000.00)
Mechanical Contractors
- Copy of state mechanical license
- Copy of driver’s license
- Proof of liability insurance (300,000.00)
- Fee of $50.00
Backflow Testers
- Copy of TCEQ Certification
- Copy of driver’s license
- Copy of gauge serial # and calibration certificate
- Fee of $50.00
Plumbing Contractors
- Copy of State Masters license
- Copy of driver’s license
Fees for Building Permits
New Residential Construction
Adopted Code: 2012 International Residential Building Code
- Base Fee of $250.00
- 0-5,000 square feet = $0.15 per square feet
- 5,001-10,000 square feet = $0.13 per square feet
- 10,001 and up square feet = $0.12 per square feet
New Commercial Construction
Adopted Code: 2012 International Building Code
- 1,000 or less……………………………………………….………..$35.00
- 1,001 – 50,000……………………………………………………$35.00 for first 1,000 plus $5.00 for each additional 1,000
- 50,001 – 100,000………………………………………………..$350.00 for first 50,000 plus $4.00 for each additional 1,000
- 100,001 – 500,000………………………………………….…$600.00 for first 100,000 plus $3.00 for each additional 1,000
- 500,001 and up………………………………………………..$2,000 for first 500,000 plus $2.50 for each additional 1,000
*Any commercial building over 5,000 square feet will be required to have all structural, plumbing, electrical and mechanical Engineer Seals.
Remodeling/Repairs
Residential Permit Fees
- $0.45 per sq ft with a minimum of $100.
Commercial Permit Fees
- Same as New Construction
Plumbing/Gas
Adopted Code: 2012 International Plumbing Code
2012 International Fuel Gas Code
- Issuing each permit – $100.00
Electrical
Adopted Code: 2011 N.E.C.
Residential
- Cost for issuing each permit – $100.00
Commercial
- Cost of issuing each permit – $100.00
Mechanical
- State Master License Required
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Adopted Code: 2012 International Mechanical Code
- Issuing each permit – $35.00
- Inspecting heating, ventilating, duct work, air conditioning and refrigeration systems shall be $35.00 for the first $1000, or fraction thereof, of valuation of the installation plus $5.00 for each additional $1000 or a fraction thereof.
- Fee inspection repairs, alterations and additions to an existing system shall be $35.00 plus $5.00 for each $1000 or fraction thereof.
- Fee for inspecting boilers (based upon BTU output)
- 33,000 BTU (1 BHP) to 165,000 (5BHP) $10.00
- 165,001 BTU (5BHP) to 330,000 (10 BHP) $10.00
- 330,001 BTU (10 BHP) to 1,165,000 (52BHP) $15.00
- 1,165,001 BTU (52BHP) to 3,300,000 (98 BHP) $25.00
- Vent-a-hood and duct system $10.00
*In case it becomes necessary to make a re-inspection of a heating, ventilation, air conditioning or refrigeration system, or boiler installation, the installer of such equipment shall be a re-inspection fee of $25.00.
Miscellaneous Fees
- Health Permit – $100.00
- Dance Hall Permit – $200.00
- Mobile Home Park License – $100.00
- Street, Alley, Easement Abandonment – $200.00
- Permit plan review $160.00 per trade
- Swimming pool permit $100.00
- Electrical, plumbing/gas, mechanical plan review $100.00
- Fuel Tank Removal – $50.00
- Fuel Pipe Repair/Replace $50.00
- Irrigation Fees – Fee based on valuation of work as listed under Building Fees.
Planning and Zoning Application Fees:
- Re-plat, Rezone, Conditional Use – $200.00/ plus filing fees
- Appeals to City Council of Conditional Use – $200.00
Board of Adjustment Variance/Administrative Appeals:
- Administrative Appeal Only – $200.00
Moving Permits:
- House – $100.00
- Any other structure – $25.00
Sign Permits:
- $50.00 for the first sign and $17.50 for each sign thereafter
Fence Permits:
- No fee for fencing permit, but a permit is required
Alarm Permits:
- Permit Fee – $50.00
Demolition Permits:
- Accessory – $50.00
- Residential – $100.00
- Commercial – $200.00
False Alarm Fees:
- Burglar
- 1 – 4 – $0.00
- 5 – 8 – $25.00
- 9 – 10 – $50.00
- 11 – Suspension of Permit
- Fire
- 1 – 4 $0.00
- 5 – 8 – $50.00
- 9 – 10 – $100.00
- 11 – Suspension of Permit