Electrical Contractors
- Copy of state master & contractor license
- Copy of driver’s license
- Proof of liability insurance (300,000.00)
- Fee or $50.00
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
Plumbing Contractors
- Copy of State Masters license
- Copy of driver’s license
Fees for Building Permits
New Residential Construction
Adopted Code: 2000 International Residential Building Code
- Base Fee of $155.00
- 0-5,000 square feet = $0.13 per square feet
- 5,001-10,000 square feet = $0.11 per square feet
- 10,001 and up square feet = $0.10 per square feet
New Commercial Construction
Adopted Code: 2003 International Building Code
1,000 or less……………………………………………….……………………………………..$25.00
1,001 – 50,000………………………………………………………$25.00 for first 1,000 plus $5.00 for each additional 1,000
50,001 – 100,000………………………………………………..$300.00 for first 50,000 plus $4.00 for each additional 1,000
100,001 – 500,000………………………………………….…$500.00 for first 100,000 plus $3.00 for each additional 1,000
500,001 and up………………………………………………..$1,660 for first 500,000 plus $2.00 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
$25.00 for the first $1000 and $5.00 thereafter for each additional $1000.
Commercial Permit Fees
Same as New Construction
Plumbing/Gas
Adopted Code: 2000 International Plumbing Code
2000 International Fuel Gas Code
- Issuing each permit – $25.00
- Each fixture unit – $5.00
- Each house sewer line or repair of – $5.00
- Each house gas line or repair of – $5.00
- Each water heater and/or vent or repair of – $5.00
- Installation, alteration, or repair of water piping and/or water treating equipment – $5.00
- Repair of alteration of drainage or vent piping – $5.00
- Fire sprinkler system – $5.00
- Yard sprinkler system – $5.00
- Grease trap or interceptor – $5.00
- Exceptions: minor repair of 6 ft. or less of pipe with no new fixtures; gas valve installation – $5.00
Electrical
Adopted Code: 2002 N.E.C.
Residential
Cost for issuing each permit – $25.00
- Meter base breaker box combination replacement/inspection – $5.00
- Breaker box change out – $2.50
- Single family dwelling inspection – $20.00
- Duplex inspection – $40.00
- Apartment (3or more) inspections (each) – $15.00
- Rewire 3 circuits or less – $10.00
- Over 3 less than 10 – $15.00
Commercial
Meter base/breaker box (each) – $15.00
- 3 circuits or less – $15.00
- EXIT marking or emergency lights – $15.00
- Over 3 circuits but less than 7 – $25.00
- Over 7 circuits – $50.00
Mechanical
State Master License Required
Heating and Air Conditioning
Adopted Code: 2000 International Mechanical Code
Issuing each permit – $25.00
Inspecting heating, ventilating, duct work, air conditioning and refrigeration systems shall be $25.00 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 $25.00 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 – $100.00
- Mobile Home Park License – $100.00
- Planning and Zoning Application Fees:
- Re-plat, Rezone, Conditional Use – $200.00
- Appeals to City Council of Conditional Use – $200.00
- Street, Alley, Easement Abandonment – $100.00
- Board of Adjustment Variance/Administrative Appeals:
- Administrative Appeal Only – $200.00
Moving Permit
- House – $50.00
- Any other structure – $25.00
Demolition Permit – $50.00
Accessory Building – $25.00
Fuel Tank Removal – $50.00
Fuel Pipe Repair/Replace $25.00
Irrigation Fees – Fee based on valuation of work as listed under Building Fees.
Sign Permits:
$25.00 for the first sign and $12.50 for each sign thereafter
Fence Permits:
No fee for fencing permit, but a permit is required
Alarm Permits:
Permit Fee – $50.00
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
