BuildingPermitCost How Denton County calculates your permit fee
The county charges a building permit fee using a flat $100.00.
The fee table
Residential development permit, new construction, outside floodplain (unincorporated)
A flat $100.00.
Residential addition / accessory structure, outside floodplain
A flat $100.00.
Non-residential development permit, outside floodplain
A flat $220.00.
Added to every matching permit
- Fire Marshal construction permit, single use building: a fee table based on floor area (Commercial · new construction)
What counts as project value
Not used. Residential development permits are flat fees with no valuation. Fire Marshal commercial construction permits are priced per 1,000 sq ft of structure.
Worked example: a $350,000 new home
- Building permit fee: flat fee = $100.00
- Total before trade permits: $100.00.
Fees people miss
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Residential Development Permit - Inside the FloodplainWhen: site inside the floodplain (replaces the $100 fee) | $250.00 each |
| Non-Residential Development Permit - Inside the FloodplainWhen: non-residential site inside the floodplain (replaces the $220 fee) | $450.00 each |
| Culvert PermitWhen: culvert required | $300.00 each |
| Driveway InspectionWhen: driveway inspection | $75.00 each |
| Culvert Reinspection FeeWhen: culvert reinspection | $75.00 each |
| Fire Marshal: Commercial Project Mixed UseWhen: mixed-use commercial | $250.00 per 1,000 sq ft of structure |
| Fire Marshal: Building Tenant Finish-OutWhen: tenant finish-out | $200.00 per 1,000 sq ft, minimum $100 |
| Fire Marshal: Site Plans (Survey and Area Developed)When: commercial site plans | 20% of building plan fees (minimum $150) |
| Fire Marshal: Certificate of Compliance (fire final inspection)When: commercial fire final | $100.00 each |
| Fire Marshal: Re-inspection new construction (after 2nd re-inspection)When: re-inspection | $100.00 each |
| Fire Marshal: Operating without a permit (investigation fee)When: work without permit | 2X permit fee |
How to apply
- Gather your plans and your project's total value.
- Submit to Denton County Development Services (940-349-2990, developmentpermits@dentoncounty.gov); Fire Marshal for commercial construction permits.
- Pay the permit and plan review fees when invoiced.
- Questions: 940-349-2990