Building permit fees in Dallas, TX

Short answer: We verified 1 homeowner permit fee for Dallas from official fee schedules; the table quotes each one. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with City of Dallas Planning & Development Department (Building Inspection).

Verified permit fees in Dallas
Project	Fee	Official source
Water heater replacement	Minimum plumbing permit fee $100 (2017 Building Inspection guide). Confirm current fee locally.	“The minimum permit fee is 100.00” Source · checked 2026-10-19

Not yet verified: ADU or garage conversion, Deck, Driveway or patio, Electrical panel upgrade, EV charger, Fence, HVAC / AC replacement, Interior / bathroom remodel, Pool or hot tub, Retaining wall, Roof replacement, Shed, Siding replacement, Solar panels, Window and door replacement. See the official fee schedule.

All Dallas 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.