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Plumbing permit fees in Texas cities
Source: Texas Plumbing Help (texasplumbinghelp.com), part of the Local Help Stations network (localhelpstations.com). Last updated November 2, 2026.
| City | Fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Houston water heater | $34.24 for the first three, $11.41 each after, plus $33.56 admin fee. | (source: City of Houston, Houston Permitting Center) checked November 2, 2026 |
| Houston homeowner plumbing permit | $86.39 minimum plus admin fee. The page says $116.11 total, but its listed $33.56 admin fee makes $119.95. | (source: City of Houston, Houston Permitting Center) checked November 2, 2026 |
| Dallas plumbing | Minimum permit fee $100.00 (2017 handout). | (source: City of Dallas Building Inspection) checked November 2, 2026 |
| Garland water heater | $150 plus a 4.5% technology surcharge. | (source: City of Garland) checked November 2, 2026 |
| McKinney residential water heater | $40.00 (fee schedule shows no effective date). | (source: City of McKinney) checked November 2, 2026 |
| McKinney plumbing permit | $40.00 (fee schedule shows no effective date). | (source: City of McKinney) checked November 2, 2026 |
| El Paso homeowner permits | Same fees as a general contractor. | (source: City of El Paso Planning and Inspections) checked November 2, 2026 |
Fees change. Confirm with the city before you apply.
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Sources
- City of Houston, Houston Permitting Center: Water Heater Permit (HPWCODE1101) (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Houston, Houston Permitting Center: Homeowner's Plumbing Permit (HPWCODE1099) (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Dallas Building Inspection: How to: Plumbing (handout, 12-12-2017, PDF) (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Garland: Water Heater Replacement (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of McKinney: Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical Permit Fees (PDF, no effective date shown) (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of El Paso Planning and Inspections: Homeowner Affidavit for Building Permits (PDF) (checked November 2, 2026)
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