Building Permit Fees in Tyler, TX (2026)

What common projects cost

Kitchen or bath remodel

$25,000 value, remodel 300 sq ft

$169.20

$141.00 building permit + $28.20 plan review

Room addition

$75,000 value, addition 400 sq ft

$225.60

$188.00 building permit + $37.60 plan review

New single-family home

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

$1,353.60

$1,128.00 building permit + $225.60 plan review

How Tyler calculates your permit fee

The city charges a building permit fee using $0.47 per square foot, with a $50.00 minimum. Plan review is a separate charge: 20% of the permit fee. Electrical, plumbing and mechanical work gets its own permits.

The fee table

Residential Construction - New Construction

$0.47 per square foot, with a $50.00 minimum.

Residential Alteration, Additions, Repairs

$0.47 per square foot.

Commercial, non-residential and industrial new construction, alterations, additions and repairs

$5.00 per $1,000 of project value, with a $50.00 minimum.

What counts as project value

Floor area (square feet). Residential new construction and residential alterations/additions/repairs are priced per square foot of building area ($0.47). Commercial, non-residential and industrial work is $5.00 per $1,000 of 'estimated construction valuation'; the city page does not say how that valuation is checked.

Worked example: a $350,000 new home

Building permit fee: 2,400 sq ft × $0.47 = $1,128.00
Plan review fee: 20% of $1,128.00 = $225.60
Total before trade permits: $1,353.60.

Fees people miss

Fee	Amount
Certificate of OccupancyWhen: when a certificate of occupancy is issued	$80.00 each
Re-inspection FeeWhen: failed or extra inspection	$50.00 each
Floodplain Development PermitWhen: work in a floodplain	$50.00 each
Driveway Permit (Residential)When: new or altered driveway	$50.00 each

Trade permits are separate. Plumbing: $6.00 each fixture; gas openings $20 for the first 10 plus $0.50 each additional; minimum $50. Electrical: Circuits $4.00 for the first 3 plus $1.75 each additional; switches/plugs/fixtures $4.00 for the first 5 plus $0.35 each additional; appliances $3.50 each. Mechanical: New HVAC/ductwork/refrigeration systems and repairs: $50.00 minimum fee (may vary).

How to apply

Gather your plans and your project's total value and floor area.
Submit to City of Tyler Development Services, Building Inspections through eTRAKiT and ProjectDox.
Pay the permit and plan review fees when invoiced.
Questions: (903) 531-1100 · 212 N. Bonner Ave., Tyler, TX 75702

Source record

Effective: not stated
Verified: 2026-11-05
Issuer: City of Tyler Development Services, Building Inspections
Valuation: Floor area (square feet)
Confidence: medium

What this page does not cover (4)

No effective date for the residential rates on the city page; the codified schedule (Tyler City Code Sec. 6-3, American Legal) returned HTTP 403 and could not be checked
'20% of Total Permit Fee' does not say whether 'total' includes trade permit fees; modelled as 20% of the building permit fee
The $50 minimum is printed only under residential new construction and commercial, not under residential alterations/additions
Trade permits (plumbing, electrical, mechanical) recorded as summaries; electrical item list not fully captured

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 Tyler compares

A $25,000 remodel costs $169.20 in Tyler: 55% below the national median of $380.00, and the 7th lowest of 19 places we cover in Texas (state median $201.75).

A $75,000 addition costs $225.60 in Tyler: 73% below the national median of $820.58, and the 6th lowest of 17 places we cover in Texas (state median $264.82).

A $350,000 new home costs $1,353.60 in Tyler: 54% below the national median of $2,918.63, and the 8th lowest of 20 places we cover in Texas (state median $1,448.00).

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Tyler permit fee FAQ

How much is a building permit in Tyler, TX?

A $25,000 remodel: $169.20. A $75,000 addition: $225.60. A $350,000 new single-family: $1,353.60. These include every fee the schedule applies to that project; trade permits are separate.

Is plan review included in the Tyler permit fee?

No. Plan review is charged separately at 20% of the permit fee.

How does Tyler determine project value?

Floor area (square feet). Residential new construction and residential alterations/additions/repairs are priced per square foot of building area ($0.47). Commercial, non-residential and industrial work is $5.00 per $1,000 of 'estimated construction valuation'; the city page does not say how that valuation is checked.

Are electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits included?

No. They are separate permits. Plumbing: $6.00 each fixture; gas openings $20 for the first 10 plus $0.50 each additional; minimum $50. Electrical: Circuits $4.00 for the first 3 plus $1.75 each additional; switches/plugs/fixtures $4.00 for the first 5 plus $0.35 each additional; appliances $3.50 each. Mechanical: New HVAC/ductwork/refrigeration systems and repairs: $50.00 minimum fee (may vary).

When did these Tyler fees take effect?

The schedule does not state an effective date. We last checked it against the official source on Nov 5, 2026.