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Building permit fees in Austin, TX

Short answer: We verified 4 homeowner permit fees for Austin from official fee schedules; the table quotes each one. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with City of Austin Development Services Department.

Verified permit fees in Austin
ProjectFeeOfficial source
Fence$146.15 small-project plan review (FY 2026-27 schedule, effective Oct 1, 2026), when a permit is required. Permit/inspection fees may be added.“Small Projects Plan Review (Garage Conversions and Carport/Porch enclosures, Amnesty CO, Fences, Pools) S $146.15”
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HVAC / AC replacementResidential change-out permit, HVAC: $74.05 for the first system, $20.69 each additional (FY2026-27).“Residential Change - Out Program Permits - HVAC (first system) $74.05 ... Residential Change - Out Program Permits - HVAC - Each additional system $20.69”
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Interior / bathroom remodelRemodel plan review base fee $197.23 (FY 2026-27 schedule, effective Oct 1, 2026) when review is required; express permit inspection $72.96. Trade permit fees are additional.“Addition/Initial Remodel S - Base Fee $197.23 ... Residential Express Permits/Kitchen Remodels - Inspection $72.96”
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Solar panelsAuxiliary power (solar) permitting intake fee: $53.56 (FY2026-27); other fees may apply.“Auxiliary Power Permitting (Solar) Intake Fee S $53.56”
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Not yet verified: ADU or garage conversion, Deck, Driveway or patio, Electrical panel upgrade, EV charger, Pool or hot tub, Retaining wall, Roof replacement, Shed, Siding replacement, Water heater replacement, Window and door replacement. See the official fee schedule.

All Austin permit rules

Not legal advice. Always confirm with your local building department. Rules change, and your parcel's zoning, HOA, historic district, floodplain or utility work can change the answer. We show the official source and the date we last checked it so you can verify for yourself.