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.
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
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.
| 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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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 |