Austin building permit fee calculator
Updated November 11, 2026 · Built from official fee schedules and city permit records
Enter your project details to estimate the Austin building permit fee under the current official fee schedule.
How the calculator works
It applies Austin's Residential Building Plan Review fee table (effective October 1, 2026): new houses from $986.15, additions and remodels from $197.23, and small projects at $146.15, plus the $112.76 application fee. Inspection permit fees, Austin Energy fees, tree and floodplain reviews are not included.
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Sources
- Fees: Austin Residential Building Plan Review & Inspection Permit Fees (effective October 1, 2026)
- Permit data: Austin Issued Construction Permits (data.austintexas.gov), permits issued November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026. Processing time is measured from application date to issue date.
This is an independent guide built from public records. It is not affiliated with the City of Austin Development Services Department. Fees change, and the city calculates your final fee when you apply; confirm the amount with the city before you budget.
Common questions
How much is a building permit in Austin?
Plan review plus application fees run about $1,600 for a 2,600 sq ft new house, about $1,100 for a 450 sq ft addition, and $258.91 for small projects such as pools, before inspection fees.