BuildingPermitCost How Hidalgo County calculates your permit fee
The county charges a building permit fee using a flat $200.00.
The fee table
Residential permit (unincorporated Hidalgo County)
A flat $200.00.
Addition to residential structure
A flat $60.00.
Commercial permits by square feet
| Floor area | Fee |
|---|---|
| 0 sq ft – 1,000 sq ft | $150.00 |
| 1,000 sq ft – 2,500 sq ft | $375.00 |
| 2,500 sq ft – 5,000 sq ft | $750.00 |
| 5,000 sq ft – 10,000 sq ft | $1,500.00 |
| Over 10,000 sq ft | $1,500.00 for the first 10,000 sq ft + $0.15 per additional sq ft or fraction |
Industrial permits by valuation
| Project value | Fee |
|---|---|
| $1 – $10,000 | $50.00 |
| $10,001 – $100,000 | $50.00 for the first $10,000 + $5.00 per additional $1,000 |
| $100,001 – $500,000 | $500.00 for the first $100,000 + $4.00 per additional $1,000 |
| $500,001 – $1,000,000 | $2,100.00 for the first $500,000 + $3.00 per additional $1,000 |
| Over $1,000,000 | $3,600.00 for the first $1,000,000 + $2.00 per additional $1,000 |
What counts as project value
Not used. Residential permits are flat fees; commercial permits are priced by square feet; only industrial permits use valuation (method of determining valuation not stated).
Worked example: a $350,000 new home
- Building permit fee: flat fee = $200.00
- Total before trade permits: $200.00.
Fees people miss
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Utility Certificates, Solar Panels, Reconnections, and AffidavitsWhen: utility certificate, solar panel, reconnection or affidavit | $60.00 each |
| Site Plan Review (Industrial Permits Only)When: industrial permits only | $150.00 each |
| Flood Zone AreaWhen: property in a flood zone | $200.00 each |
| Penalty FeeWhen: work done without permit | $100.00 each |
| Re InspectionsWhen: re-inspection | $35.00 each |
How to apply
- Gather your plans and your project's total value.
- Submit to Hidalgo County Planning Department, Permitting Division.
- Pay the permit and plan review fees when invoiced.
- Questions: 100 North Closner, Edinburg, TX 78539