Permit Fee Schedules

Building

Commercial Buildings

(Occupancy groups: (A) Assembly, (B) Business, (E) Educational, (F) Factory/Industrial, (H) Hazardous, (M) Mercantile, (R) Residential-Multi-family)

First 100,000 sq. ft.	$0.28 per sq. ft.
Each additional sq. ft.	$0.14 per sq. ft.

Commercial Buildings

(Occupancy groups: (S) Storage and All Shell Buildings)

First 100,000 sq. ft.	$0.28 per sq. ft.
Each additional sq. ft.	$0.14 per sq. ft.

Demolition

Accessory Structure	$50
Commercial Structure - One-Story	$150
Commercial Structure - Multi-Story	$500
Residential Structure	$75

Parking Lot Only - No Structure

First 10,000 sq. ft.	$159.50
10,000 to 20,000 sq. ft.	$212
Over 20,000 sq. ft.	$283

Reinspection Fees

*Contractors remain responsible for any failed reinspection fees, even if the project is exempt from permit fees.

1st Failed Reinspection	$55
2nd Failed Reinspection	$100
3rd+ Failed Reinspection	$150

Repairs & Alterations to Existing Non-Residential Buildings & Completion of Shell Buildings

First 2,000 (Minimum)	$50
2,001 to 50,000	$50 first 2,000, $5.50 per additional 1,000
50,001 to 100,000	$265 first 50,000, $4.50 per additional 1,000
100,001 to 500,000	$490 first 100,000, $3.50 per additional $1,000
500,001 and up	$1,890 first 500,000, $2.50 per additional 1,000

Repairs & Alterations to Existing Residential Structures

Leveling	$75
Repairs & Alterations	$200
Roofing	$125
Siding	$75
Windows/Doors	$75

Structure Relocation

Out of City	$55
Within City	$112

Swimming Pools

Swimming Pool Plan Review Fee	$60
Commercial	$200
Residential	$125

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy

Initial 30 Days	$200
1st 15 Day Extension	$300
2nd 15 Day Extension	$400

3rd Party Inspection Fees

Commercial Inspection	$125 per trade with additional $125 per building/unit
Multi-Family / Townhome Dwelling Inspection	$77 per building/unit
Residential Dwelling Inspection	$77 per site visit

Additional

Appeals to the Building Board of Adjustment & Appeals	$100
Equipment	$0.14 per sq. ft.
Foundation Only	1/3 cost of permit
ICC 3rd Party Plan Review Fee	$200 per hour
Microwave Towers, Wind Turbine Generators, Communication Towers	$495
Non-Refundable Commercial Plan Review Fee	Minimum $100 or 25% of total building permit fee, whichever is greater
Commercial Building Re-Review Fee	$60
Building Design / Scope of Work Change Fee	$60 + 10% of original permit fee
Contractor Transfer Fee	$60
Permit Renewal	50% of original permit fee or $60 minimum
Residential Structures Living Area and Non-Living Area and Accessory Structures	$0.35 per sq. ft.
Accessory Dwelling Unit *Building permit fees will be waived if the applicant uses a City of Waco pre-approved plan for their accessory dwelling unit. Trade Permit fees will still apply.	$0.50 per sq. ft.
Non-Refundable Residential Plan Submittal Fee	$60
Site Grading	$50
Site Grading Plan Review	$60
Technology Fee-Building	$15
Certificate of Occupancy Change of Record	$50
Street Furnishing Fee	$50

Penalty for Working Without a Permit

In case any work, for which a permit is required by this chapter, is started prior to obtaining said permit, the fees above shall be doubled. The payment of such doubled fee shall not relieve any person from complying with the requirements of this chapter in execution of work, nor from other penalties prescribed herein.

Electrical

New or Replaced Service

Up to 400 Amps	$24 per service
401 - 1,000 Amps	$38.50 per service
Over 1,000 Amps	$52 per service

Circuits

One Pole Circuits	$6.50 per circuit
DC Circuits Over 5 Amps / 30 Volts	$6.50 per circuit
Two Pole Circuits	$7.50 per circuit
Three Pole Circuits	$8.50 per circuit

Motors

1/2 H.P. to 50 H.P.	$12 per motor
Over 50 H.P.	$26.50 per motor

Transformers

Up to 50 KVA	$12 per transformer
Over 50 KVA	$26.50 per transformer

Alternative Power Source Permits

Alternative Power Source Re-Review Fee	$60
Alternative Power Source Design / Scope of Work Change Fee	$60 + 10% of original permit fee
Contractor Transfer Fee	$60
0 - 15 KW	$160
15.1 - 25 KW	$265
25.01 KW & Over	$370

Reinspection Fees

*Contractors remain responsible for any failed reinspection fees, even if the project is exempt from permit fees.

1st Failed Reinspection	$55
2nd Failed Reinspection	$100
3rd+ Failed Reinspection	$150

Additional

Electrical Administration Fee	$60
Technology Fee - Electrical	$15
Non-Refundable Standalone Commercial Electrical Permit Review Fee	$60
Commercial Electrical Re-Review Fee	$60
Electrical Design / Scope of Work Change Fee	$60 + 10% of original permit fee
Contractor Transfer Fee	$60
Meter Bank Base Fee (Commercial-Multifamily Only)	$25
Per Meter Charge (Structures with 3 or more meters per ank)	$3 per meter
Appeals to Building Inspections Advisory & Appeals Board	$100
Commercial Check	$100
Clean & Show	$75
Construction Service Pole	$50 per service pole
Occupied & Down Reinspection / Not Ready	$125
Permit Renewal	50% of original permit fee or $60 minimum
Electrical Signs	$40
Temporary Service Inspection	$34
Residential Temporary Power Letter Review Fee	$25
Commercial Temporary Power Letter Review Fee	$50

Penalty for Working Without a Permit

Plumbing & Lawn Sprinkler

Plumbing & Irrigation Administration Fee	$60
Technology Fee - Plumbing & Irrigation	$15
Non-Refundable Standalone Commercial Plumbing Review Fee	$60
Commercial Plumbing Re-Review Fee	$60
Appeals to Building Inspections Advisory & Appeals Board	$100
Irrigation Review Fee	$60
Plumbing & Irrigation Design / Scope of Work Change Fee	$60 + 10% of original permit fee
Contractor Transfer Fee	$60
For the First Vacuum Breaker or Back Flow Protective Device Installed Subsequent to the Installation of a Lawn Sprinkler System	$40
Each Additional Backflow Protective Device	$10
For Each House Sewer, Water, & Gas Service (Yard Lines Installation or Repair)	$20 per line, per 100 feet
For Each Plumbing Fixture, Trap, Grease & Sand Trap, Hot Water Heater, & Gas Fired Appliance	$8
For Each Sump Pump, Grinder Pump, or Lift Station	$10
For Each Discharge Line & Roof Drain	$10
For Each Boiler	$50
Occupied & Down Reinspection / Not Ready	$125
Permit Renewal	50% of original permit fee or $60 minimum
Trip Fee for Lawn Sprinkler Inspections in the ETJ	$60

Reinspection Fees

*Contractors remain responsible for any failed reinspection fees, even if the project is exempt from permit fees.

1st Failed Reinspection	$55
2nd Failed Reinspection	$100
3rd+ Failed Reinspection	$150

Penalty for Working Without a Permit

Mechanical

Heating Systems

Installation of Each Direct Fired Unit Heater, Hot Air Furnace, or Central Heating Plant

Each Unit Up To 250,000 BTU	$20
Each Unit Over 250,000 BTU	$45

Refrigerated Air Systems

Installation of Each Refrigerated Air System

Each Air Handler Unit Up To 10,000 CFM	$5
Each Air Handler Unit Over 10,000 CFM	$8
Each Unit Up To 5 Tons	$20
Each Unit Over 5 Tons	$45

Reinspection Fees

*Contractors remain responsible for any failed reinspection fees, even if the project is exempt from permit fees.

1st Failed Reinspection	$55
2nd Failed Reinspection	$100
3rd+ Failed Reinspection	$150

Additional

Mechanical Administration Fee	$60
Technology Fee - Mechanical	$15
Non-Refundable Standalone Mechanical Permit Review (Residential or Commercial)	$60
Commercial Mechanical Re-Review Fee	$60
Mechanical Design / Scope of Work Change Fee	$60 + 10% of original permit fee
Contractor Transfer Fee	$60
Flex Duct	$25
Metal Duct	$50
Exhaust / Ventilation Systems - Installation of Each Blower or Fan	$5
For Each Terminal AC Unit (PTAC or VTAC)	$10
Residential Ventahood	$10
Commercial Ventahood	$75
Commercial Walk In Cooler / Freezer	$50
Boiler	$50
Chiller	$50
Single Zone Mini Split / VRF System	$20
Each Additional Zone	$3
Permit Renewal	50% of original permit fee or $60 minimum

Penalty for Working Without a Permit

Signs & Outdoor Advertising Structures

Registration fees are due on October 1st of each year.
The late fee is charged per registered sign & will double after 60 days.

Permit Fee for All Signs

0 - 72 sq. ft.	$48
73 - 300 sq. ft.	$83
301 - 672 sq. ft.	$110

Annual Registration - Conventional Off-Premise Signs

0 - 72 sq. ft.	$25
73 - 300 sq. ft.	$35
301 - 672 sq. ft.	$40

Annual Registration - Digital (LED) Off-Premise Signs

0 - 382 sq. ft.	$35
383 - 672 sq. ft.	$40

Late Fee - Conventional Off-Premise Signs

0 - 72 sq. ft.	$6
73 - 300 sq. ft.	$9
301 - 672 sq. ft.	$10

Late Fee - Conventional - Digital (LED) Off-Premise Signs

0 - 382 sq. ft.	$9
383 - 672 sq. ft.	$10

Additional

Technology Fee - Signs	$15
Sign Plan Review Fee	$60
Contractor Transfer Fee	$60
Sign Demolition	$50
Portable Signs	$66
Permit Renewal	50% of original permit fee or $60 minimum

Penalty for Working Without a Permit

Business License

Alcoholic Beverage License (2 Years)

Branch Distributor's License	$75
License Inspection	$100
Package Store Permit	$500
Wholesaler's Permit	$1,875

Amusement Machine Tax (Calendar Year)

Compliance Inspections	$100
Quarterly Rate (January-February-March)	$15
Quarterly Rate (April-May-June)	$11.25
Quarterly Rate (July-August-September)	$7.50
Quarterly Rate (October-November-December)	$3.75
To Release a Sealed Machine	$5.00

Credit Access Business (Annual)

Non-Compliance Fee	$100
Non-Refundable Registration Fee	$100

Farmer's Market (Annual)

Non-Compliance Fee	$200
License Fee	$200
License Inspection	$100

Indoor Amusement Facility (5 Years)

License Fee	$900
License Inspection	$100
Non-Compliance Fee	$900
Non-Refundable Application Fee	$100

Night Club (5 Years)

License Fee	$900
License Inspection	$100
Non-Compliance Fee	$900
Non-Refundable Application Fee	$100

Open Air Vending (Annual)

Non-Compliance Fee	$200
Annual License Fee	$200
Seasonal for 3 Consecutive Days	$75
Seasonal for 3 Consecutive Days - Non-Compliance	$75
Temporary for Non-Profits	$10
Temporary for Non-Profits - Non-Compliance	$10

Sexually Oriented Business (Annual)

License Fee	$350
License Inspection	$100
Non-Compliance Fee	$350
Non-Compliance Application Fee	$100