Tyler, Texas - City Development Fees
Tyler | City | East Texas | Tyler, TX MSA | Smith County seat | FIPS 4874144
Tyler is the Smith County seat and the regional hub of East Texas. The City of Tyler Development and Planning Department / Building Inspections administers developer-side fees through the Schedule of Fees page (a Granicus OpenCities-published page covering building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, sign, demolition, house-moving, and miscellaneous permits). Tyler Unified Development Code Article X Division B (Section 10-776 Fees) governs planning application and zoning application fees, captured in a separate Planning Application Fees PDF (last amended Ordinance O-2019-94 on November 13, 2019; cumulative ordinances 2009 through 2019 listed). Commercial nonresidential building permit and fire inspection fees are effective October 1, 2024 at $5.00 per $1,000 of estimated construction valuation. Permits are filed through eTRAKiT and ProjectDox portals. Department address: 212 N. Bonner Ave., Tyler TX 75702; main line (903) 531-1100.
Recent Fee Changes
Commercial nonresidential building permit fees effective October 1, 2024. Per the explicit "Building Inspections Com Fee 1Oct24" notice on the City of Tyler Schedule of Fees page, Commercial / Non-Residential / Industrial New Construction, Alteration, Addition, and Repair fees are $5.00 per $1,000 of estimated construction valuation with a $50 minimum (Commercial Plan Check 25%). Residential Construction stays at $0.35 per sq ft (Plan Check 20%) with a $50 minimum. Planning Application Fees per UDC Section 10-776 remain on the cumulative schedule last amended by Ordinance O-2019-94 on November 13, 2019; the Schedule of Fees page lists the same Planning Application Fees PDF as the canonical reference for Annexation, Plats, Variances, Zoning Change, Planned Development, and Site Plan Amendment fees.
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Fee Summary
| Fee Type | Status | Top-Line Figure | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Building Permit (New Construction) | Confirmed | $0.35 per sq ft (Minimum $50; Plan Check 20%) | (Cumulative UDC schedule) |
| Commercial / Nonresidential / Industrial Building Permit | Confirmed | $5.00 per $1,000 of estimated construction valuation (Minimum $50; Plan Check 25%) | October 1, 2024 |
| Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Sign, Demolition, House Moving, Misc. Permits | Confirmed | Detailed per-fixture and per-circuit schedule from Schedule of Fees | (Cumulative) |
| Planning Application and Zoning Application Fees (UDC Sec. 10-776) | Confirmed | 30+ line items including Annexation $420; Variance $386; Zoning Change/SUP $550; Planned Development $1,050; Subdivision Infrastructure $1,000 | (Last amended O-2019-94, 2019-11-13) |
| Impact Fees (Chapter 395) | Not listed on public schedule | Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 is voluntary; Tyler has not posted a Chapter 395 impact fee schedule on its public development-side fee surface | - |
| Water and Sewer Tap Fees | Administered separately | Water Business Office (903) 531-1230 administers tap fees; not posted on the Schedule of Fees page | - |
| Proffers | Not applicable | Texas jurisdictions do not use Virginia-style cash proffers | - |
| Special District Fees | Not administered by this city | No City-administered CDA / TIF / BID / PID / MUD consolidated development-side fee schedule located on the Development and Planning fee surface | - |
Construction Permits - Schedule of Fees
Source: City of Tyler Schedule of Fees (Granicus OpenCities), page SHA-256 247ce067... Commercial nonresidential effective notice 2024-10-01 captured. Residential Plan Check is 20% of Total Permit Fee. Commercial Plan Check is 25% of Total Permit Fee.
Building Permits
| Scope | Fee |
|---|---|
| Residential Construction - New Construction (Cost Per Square Foot) | $0.35 per sq ft (Minimum Fee $50) |
| Residential Plan Check Fee | 20% of Total Permit Fee |
| Residential Alteration/Additions/Repairs | $0.35 per sq ft (Plan Check 20%) |
| Commercial/Non-Residential/Industrial - New Construction/Alteration/Addition/Repair (Effective 2024-10-01) | $5.00 per $1,000 of estimated construction valuation (Minimum $50) |
| Commercial Plan Check Fee | 25% of Total Permit Fee |
| Re-inspection Fee | $50 |
Mechanical Permits
| Scope | Fee |
|---|---|
| Cooling/Heating Systems New | $50 Minimum Fee |
| Cooling/Heating Repairs/Alterations/Additions | $50 Minimum Fee |
| Mechanical Commercial Hood | $50 |
Plumbing Permits
| Scope | Fee |
|---|---|
| Fixtures (per fixture) | $6.00 each |
| Gas Openings | $20 first 10 openings; $0.50 each additional |
| Boiler | $50 |
| Gas Meters (additional) | $15 each |
| Sand/Grease/Grit Trap | $50 |
| Temporary Service | $50 |
| Yard Irrigation | $50 |
Electrical Permits
| Scope | Fee |
|---|---|
| Minimum Fee Circuits | $50; $4.00 first 3 circuits; $1.75 each additional opening |
| Switches/Base Plugs/Fixtures | $4.00 first 5; $0.35 each additional |
| Dryer/Water Heater/Heating Unit/Range/Sanding Machine/Smoke Detector | $3.50 each |
| Motor (1/2 HP to 5 HP) | $3.50 |
| Motor (over 5 HP) | $12.00 |
| Saw Service | $30.00 |
| Sign | $30.00 |
| Swimming Pool | $50 |
| Temporary Service | $50 |
Sign Permits
| Scope | Fee |
|---|---|
| Wall/Façade less than 50 sf | $35 |
| Wall/Façade over 50 sf | $60 |
| Awning less than 50 sf | $60 |
| Awning over 50 sf | $80 |
| Projection Under 50 sf | $60 |
| Freestanding/Monument less than 50 sf | $60 |
| Freestanding/Monument over 50 sf | $80 |
| Electronic Message Center | $150 |
| Directional | $35 |
| Neon/Argon Gas Tubing | $70 |
| Billboard Single Face | $150 |
| Billboard Double Face | $300 |
| Sign Contractor's Registration | $50 |
Demolition, House Moving, Miscellaneous
| Scope | Fee |
|---|---|
| Demolition - Residential | $50 |
| Demolition - Residential Accessory Buildings | $50 |
| Demolition - Commercial/Industrial | $60 first 2,000 sq ft + $2.50 per additional 100 sq ft |
| House Moving - less than 500 sq ft | $75 |
| House Moving - 501 to 750 sq ft | $85 |
| House Moving - 751 to 1,000 sq ft | $100 |
| House Moving - over 1,001 sq ft | $150 |
| House Mover Registration | $50 |
| Carnival/Circus | $150 |
| Certificate of Occupancy | $80 |
| Door/Window Replacement (Residential) | $10 per opening, $50 minimum |
| Driveway Permit (Commercial or Residential) | $50 each |
| Floodplain Development Permit | $50 |
| Grading Permit (Commercial or Residential) | $50 each |
| Mobile Home Permit | $50 |
| Parking Lot Permit | $50 + $2.50 per $1,000 valuation |
| Passenger Elevators (each unit) | $50 |
| Satellite Dish Permit | $50 |
| Solar Panel Residential | $100 + Electrical Permit |
| Roof Replacement Residential | $100 |
| Roof Replacement Commercial | Valuation + Square Footage |
| Swimming Pools Residential | $150 |
| Temporary Sign/Banner Permit (City Right of Way) | $10 |
| Temporary Use Permit | $35 |
| Transient Vendor Permit | $150 |
Planning Application and Zoning Application Fees - UDC Section 10-776
Source: Tyler Unified Development Code Article X Division B Section 10-776 (Planning Application Fees PDF, SHA-256 13659318...). Last amended by Ordinance O-2019-94 on November 13, 2019; cumulative ordinances 2009 through 2019 listed in the source PDF. Notes referenced in the schedule: [a] $30 publication plus $20 mailed notification within 200 feet; [b] $20 Zoning Sign Deposit refundable; [c] City fee only with Smith County Clerk fees separate; [d] Non-Profit waiver; [e] 50% late submittal convenience fee.
| Application | Fee |
|---|---|
| Alternative Compliance Review | $80 |
| Annexation (Voluntary) | $420 + notes [a][b][c][e] |
| Billboard Annual Registration | $85 per billboard |
| FEMA Map Revision Letter Review | $500 |
| Master Sign Plan | $80 |
| Master Street Plan Amendment | $500 |
| Minor Plat (4 lots or less, no extensions) | $300 + $5 per lot + [a][c] |
| Major Plat | $400 + $5 per lot + [c] + [e] |
| Preliminary Plat (Residential or Commercial) | $300 + $5 per lot + [e] |
| Pre Plat Agreement | $200 |
| Plat Vacation | $100 + [c] |
| Predevelopment Meeting (site over 1 acre) | $100 |
| Quality Control Testing (in-City) | 1% (3% outside City limits) + $500 per submitted plan review |
| Right-of-way Closure | $350 + [a] + [e] |
| Street Name Change | $200 + [a] + [e] |
| Subdivision Infrastructure Plan Review | $1,000 |
| Outdoor Transient Vendor Permit | $150 [d] |
| Variance | $386 + [a] + [c] + [e] |
| Zoning Change / Special Use Permit / Beer and Wine Site Inspection / Zoning Site Inspection Verification | $550 + [a][b] + [e] |
| Zoning Change Planned Development | $1,050 + [a][b] + [e] |
| Zoning Site Plan Amendment | $1,050 + [a][b] + [e] |
| Zoning Site Plan Amendment (Administrative) | $80 |
| Zoning Verification Letter Request | $50 |
Coverage Notes - What This Page Does Not Cover
Per ZoneFee's Partial-Verified Publication Standard, the items below were not closed via confirmed fee amounts on this page. They are disclosed here rather than estimated or omitted silently.
Impact Fees
Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 allows but does not mandate impact fees for political subdivisions meeting specific criteria. The City of Tyler has not posted a Chapter 395 impact fee schedule on the public Development and Planning fee surface. Two substitute paths were probed (Schedule of Fees page, Planning Application Fees PDF); no impact fee schedule was surfaced. Closed-search outcome: not listed on public schedule. Tyler's developer-side capital contribution operates through platting fees, zoning application fees, building permits, and construction-valuation-based commercial nonresidential charges captured above.
Water and Sewer Tap Fees
The Schedule of Fees page does not post water or wastewater tap fees. The page directs requesters to the Water Business Office at 903-531-1230. The Water Business Office administers tap fees separately from the Development and Planning fee surface captured here. Two substitute paths were probed (Schedule of Fees page, Planning Application Fees PDF); no tap fee schedule was located on the public development-side fee surface. Closed-search outcome: administered separately, not posted. A future ZoneFee source review will capture the Water Utilities fee surface directly or via Records Request.
Proffers
Texas jurisdictions do not use Virginia-style cash proffers. Virginia Code Section 15.2-2303 has no Texas counterpart. Tyler's developer-side capital contribution occurs through platting fees, zoning application fees, building permits, and construction-valuation-based commercial nonresidential charges captured above. Closed-search outcome: this fee family does not apply to this jurisdiction.
Special District Fees
The City of Tyler does not administer a consolidated Community Development Authority, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, Business Improvement District, Public Improvement District, or Municipal Utility District development-side fee schedule as part of its Development and Planning fee surface. Three substitute paths were probed (Schedule of Fees page, Planning Application Fees PDF, Development and Planning landing); no city-administered special-district development-side fee schedule was located. Closed-search outcome: not administered by this jurisdiction.
Fee Authorities
| Authority | Fee Types | Official Website |
|---|---|---|
| City of Tyler - Development and Planning Department / Building Inspections | Building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, sign, demolition, house-moving, and miscellaneous permits; planning and zoning application fees per UDC Section 10-776 | cityoftyler.org/City-Government/Development-Planning |
| City of Tyler - Water Business Office | Water and sewer tap fees, water and sewer rates, meter charges (administered separately from Development and Planning fee surface) | cityoftyler.org / 903-531-1230 |
Sources
| Document | Agency | Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| City of Tyler Schedule of Fees (page SHA-256 247ce067...) | City of Tyler, TX - Development and Planning Department | 2026-05-14 |
| Tyler UDC Article X Division B Section 10-776 - Planning Application Fees (PDF; SHA-256 13659318...) | City of Tyler, TX - Development and Planning Department | 2026-05-14 |
Last verified by ZoneFee: 2026-05-14. Fee schedules are subject to change. Verify current rates directly with the City of Tyler Development and Planning Department before relying on this data for any financial decision.
This page reflects fee data sourced from the City of Tyler Schedule of Fees page (page SHA-256 247ce067...; commercial nonresidential effective notice October 1, 2024) and the Planning Application Fees PDF under Tyler Unified Development Code Article X Division B Section 10-776 (PDF SHA-256 13659318...; last amended Ordinance O-2019-94 on November 13, 2019). ZoneFee does not guarantee that fee amounts are current at the time you read this page. Fee schedules change. Tyler has not posted a Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 impact fee schedule on its public development-side fee surface; Texas jurisdictions do not use Virginia-style cash proffers. Water and sewer tap fees are administered separately by the City of Tyler Water Business Office (903-531-1230) and are not posted on the Development and Planning fee surface captured here. No City-administered consolidated special-district fee schedule was located on the public development-side fee surface. Verify all current rates directly with the City of Tyler Development and Planning Department and (for tap fees) the Water Business Office before relying on this data for land acquisition, project budgeting, or any financial decision. This page is for research and due-diligence reference only - it is not legal or financial advice.