What does a building permit cost in San Antonio?
Updated November 11, 2026 · Built from official fee schedules and city permit records
San Antonio is one of the cheaper and faster big cities for permits. Many small permits are flat fees issued the same day; new homes pay a bundled fee by square footage.
Typical costs by project
| Project | Permits | Fee | Median wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| New house | 3,613 | $752 to $4,009 by sq ft | 9 days |
| Re-roof | 4,420 | $28.75 flat | same day |
| Fence | 1,052 | $28.75 flat | same day |
| Swimming pool | 381 | $414 flat | 1 day |
| Home addition | 611 | $172.50 or $488.80 | same day |
| Foundation repair | 3,240 | $184 flat | 1 day |
| Deck or porch | 98 | $184 flat | 1 day |
| Repair | 5,861 | $172.50 flat | 1 day |
More San Antonio permit guides
- How long permits take in San Antonio
- New house permit cost
- Roofing permit cost
- Fence permit cost
- Pool permit cost
- Home addition permit cost
Sources
- Fees: San Antonio DSD FY 2027 Development Fee Schedule (revised October 2026)
- Permit data: San Antonio Building Permits (data.sanantonio.gov), permits issued November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026. Processing time is measured from submittal date to issue date.
This is an independent guide built from public records. It is not affiliated with the San Antonio Development Services Department (DSD). 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 San Antonio?
Small residential permits are flat fees ($28.75 for a re-roof or fence, $184 for a deck, $414 for a pool). New homes pay $752 to $4,009 by square footage.
How long does a San Antonio permit take?
The median residential building permit was issued in 1 day; new houses took a median 9 days.