Building Permit Fees in Frisco, TX (2026)

What common projects cost

Kitchen or bath remodel

$25,000 value, remodel 300 sq ft

$260.00

$210.00 building permit + $50.00 application

Room addition

$75,000 value, addition 400 sq ft

$500.00

$200.00 building permit + $300.00 application

New single-family home

$350,000 value, new single-family 2,400 sq ft

$1,448.00

$1,148.00 building permit + $300.00 application

How Frisco calculates your permit fee

The city charges a building permit fee using a fee table based on floor area, plus a $300.00 application fee. Electrical, plumbing and mechanical work gets its own permits.

The fee table

Residential new construction and addition

Floor area	Fee
0 sq ft – 300 sq ft	$150.00
300 sq ft – 2,000 sq ft	$150.00 for the first 300 sq ft + $0.50 per additional sq ft or fraction
2,000 sq ft – 2,500 sq ft	$1,000.00 for the first 2,000 sq ft + $0.37 per additional sq ft or fraction
2,500 sq ft – 3,000 sq ft	$1,185.00 for the first 2,500 sq ft + $0.35 per additional sq ft or fraction
3,000 sq ft – 3,500 sq ft	$1,360.00 for the first 3,000 sq ft + $0.34 per additional sq ft or fraction
3,500 sq ft – 4,000 sq ft	$1,530.00 for the first 3,500 sq ft + $0.33 per additional sq ft or fraction
4,000 sq ft – 4,500 sq ft	$1,695.00 for the first 4,000 sq ft + $0.32 per additional sq ft or fraction
4,500 sq ft – 5,000 sq ft	$1,855.00 for the first 4,500 sq ft + $0.31 per additional sq ft or fraction
5,000 sq ft – 5,500 sq ft	$2,010.00 for the first 5,000 sq ft + $0.30 per additional sq ft or fraction
5,500 sq ft – 6,000 sq ft	$2,160.00 for the first 5,500 sq ft + $0.29 per additional sq ft or fraction
6,000 sq ft – 6,500 sq ft	$2,305.00 for the first 6,000 sq ft + $0.29 per additional sq ft or fraction
6,500 sq ft – 7,000 sq ft	$2,450.00 for the first 6,500 sq ft + $0.28 per additional sq ft or fraction
Over 7,000 sq ft	$2,590.00 for the first 7,000 sq ft + $0.26 per additional sq ft or fraction

Plus an application fee of $300.00.

Residential general alterations

Floor area	Fee
Over 0 sq ft	$75.00 + $0.45 per additional sq ft or fraction

Plus an application fee of $50.00.

What counts as project value

Floor area (square feet). Residential new construction, additions and alterations are priced by gross square feet ('Square feet are measured as gross'). Commercial permits use a valuation table (Table 1-A) at 80% of the table value; the schedule does not say how valuation is determined.

Worked example: a $350,000 new home

Building permit fee: $1,000.00 for the first 2,000 sq ft + $0.37 × 400 per sq ft over = $1,148.00
Application fee: fixed = $300.00
Total before trade permits: $1,448.00.

Fees people miss

Fee	Amount
Commercial non-refundable application feeWhen: commercial permits	$300.00 each
Inspection outside normal business hoursWhen: after hours	$150.00 each
Reinspection fee (residential)When: reinspection	$50.00 each
Plan revision reviewWhen: plan revision	$50.00 per hour
Work commencing without a permit (non-emergency)When: work started without permit	double permit fee
Certificate of Occupancy (change of business name, ownership or use)When: commercial change	$100.00 each
Temporary Certificate of OccupancyWhen: temporary CO	$500.00 each

Trade permits are separate. Electrical: $50 issuance per permit; all-inclusive residential permit by square footage $0.03/gsf (commercial $0.04/gsf); itemised appliance, motor and service fees. Mechanical: $50 issuance per permit; new finish-out/alterations $0.05/gsf; itemised appliance fees. Plumbing: $50 issuance per permit; new finish-out/alteration $0.09/gsf; $7 per fixture and itemised fees.

How to apply

Gather your plans and your project's total value and floor area.
Submit to City of Frisco Development Services / Building Inspections.
Pay the permit and plan review fees when invoiced.

Source record

Effective: 2026-10-01
Verified: 2026-11-04
Issuer: City of Frisco Development Services / Building Inspections
Valuation: Floor area (square feet)
Confidence: high

City of Frisco, Texas Permit, Inspection and Miscellaneous Consolidated Fee Schedule (Effective Date: 10/1/2026)

What this page does not cover (3)

Commercial building permit = '80% of Table Value' of Table 1-A ($23.50 for $1-$500 ... $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.15 per additional $1,000). The schema has no multiplier on a valuation table, so the commercial formula is not modelled (table values kept in notes)
Schedule notes other fees may apply (Fire Prevention permit fees, impact fees); not included
Trade permits summarised only

Separate electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire, impact, utility and school fees are usually not included unless they are listed. BuildingPermitCost is not a government permit office, and this is not legal advice.

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How Frisco compares

A $25,000 remodel costs $260.00 in Frisco: 26% below the national median of $353.61, and the 12th highest of 33 places we cover in Texas (state median $186.30).

A $75,000 addition costs $500.00 in Frisco: 36% below the national median of $781.25, and the 2nd highest of 31 places we cover in Texas (state median $264.82).

A $350,000 new home costs $1,448.00 in Frisco: 46% below the national median of $2,690.63, and the 14th lowest of 34 places we cover in Texas (state median $1,540.00).

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Frisco permit fee FAQ

How much is a building permit in Frisco, TX?

A $25,000 remodel: $260.00. A $75,000 addition: $500.00. A $350,000 new single-family: $1,448.00. These include every fee the schedule applies to that project; trade permits are separate.

Is plan review included in the Frisco permit fee?

Frisco lists no separate plan review fee for these projects.

How does Frisco determine project value?

Floor area (square feet). Residential new construction, additions and alterations are priced by gross square feet ('Square feet are measured as gross'). Commercial permits use a valuation table (Table 1-A) at 80% of the table value; the schedule does not say how valuation is determined.

Are electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits included?

No. They are separate permits. Electrical: $50 issuance per permit; all-inclusive residential permit by square footage $0.03/gsf (commercial $0.04/gsf); itemised appliance, motor and service fees. Mechanical: $50 issuance per permit; new finish-out/alterations $0.05/gsf; itemised appliance fees. Plumbing: $50 issuance per permit; new finish-out/alteration $0.09/gsf; $7 per fixture and itemised fees.

When did these Frisco fees take effect?

The schedule is effective Oct 1, 2026 (“Consolidated Fee Schedule, Effective Date: 10/1/2026”). We last checked it against the official source on Nov 4, 2026.