What does a pool permit cost in Austin?

Updated November 11, 2026 · Built from official fee schedules and city permit records

How Austin figures the fee

Residential pools are reviewed as a small project: a $146.15 plan review fee plus the $112.76 application fee, for $258.91. Electrical and plumbing permits for the pool equipment, and inspections, are charged separately.

How long it takes

Across 1,025 swimming pool permits Austin issued in the last 12 months, the median wait was 62 days. A quarter took 32 days or less, and a quarter took 123 days or more.

Good to know

• Pools near a floodplain or protected trees need extra review (from $110 for floodplain, $566.93 for tree review).
• Each additional small project on the same review is another $146.15.

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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 pool permit in Austin?

Review and application fees start at $259, before trade permits and inspections.

How long does a pool permit take in Austin?

The median pool permit took 62 days from application to issue.