Building and Permit Fees
Contractor License Fees  
General Contractor $100.00
Concrete, Swimming Pool Contractor $50.00
Irrigation Contractor $50.00 + State Licensed & Certificate of Liability
Low Voltage Electrician $75.00
Master Electrician $100.00 + State Licensed, Electrical Contractor License & Certificate of Liability
Master Sign Electrician $100.00
Master Plumber Contractor $100.00 + State Licensed & Certificate of Liability Insurance
Mechanical Contractor $50.00 + State Licensed & Certificate of Liability Insurance
Painting/Siding Contractor $50.00
Remodel-Repair/Deck Contractor $50.00
Roads, Street, Etc. $50.00
Roofing, Sign Contractor $50.00
Other Fee + All Contractors Must have a Certificate of Liability Showing the City of Port Aransas as the Certificate Holder OR $5,000 Surety Bond
Building Permit Fees  
Permit Administration Fee $10.00
Minimum Permit Fee $25.00
Single Family Residence & Commercial:  
$101.00 to $5,000 $12.00 per $1000
$5,001 to $500,000 $6.00 per $1000
$500,001 and over $1.20 per $1000
Demolition Permit $100.00
House Moving $200.00
Mfg. Home Move & Setup Permit $200.00
Fence Same as building fee schedule
Sign - First $1,000 value $25.00
Sign - Each Additional $1,000 value $5.00
Swimming Pool Same as building fee schedule
Plan Review-Residential $25.00
Plan Review-Commercial $50.00
Re-Inspection Fee $25.00
Driveway or Parking Lot Permit Same as building fee schedule
Residential Driveway Approach For Drainage Tile $25 + Cost of installation
TDB by Operation Dept.
Commercial Driveway Approach For Drainage Tile $25 + Cost of installation
TDB by Operation Dept.
Certificate of Occupancy (New Tennant/Change of Use) $25.00
Board of Adjustments & Appeals Request $310.00
Beachfront Construction Certificate $75.00
Permit Research $20.00 p/hr.
Commercial Drainage Review $20.00 - plus actual engineering
Electrical Permit Fees  
Master Electrician $100.00 + State Licensed, Electrical Contractor License & Certificate of Liability Insurance
Low-Voltage Electrician $75.00
Master Sign Electrician $100.00 + State Licensed & Certificate of Liability Insurance
Permit Administration Fee $10.00
Minimum Permit Fee $25.00
Outlets $0.50 ea.
Light Fixtures $0.50 ea.
Appliances: Range,Clothes Washer, Clothes Dryer, Water Heater, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Stationary Cook Top, Space Heater, Furnace, Exhaust Fan, Vent Hood, Freezer Connection, Air Conditioner, Intercom, Ceiling Fan(s), Door Bell/Chime, Microwave, Ice Machine, Attic Fan, Strip Heater, Outdoor Lights, Sign, Other $5.00 ea.
Gasoline Pump $25.00
Welding Machine $10.00 ea.
Motion Picture $25.00 ea.
Elevator $25.00 ea.
Motors:  
3 - 5 hp. $5.00 ea.
Over 5 hp. $10.00 ea.
Transformer 10KVA $10.00 ea.
Over 10KVA $20.00 ea.
Feeder #3 or smaller $3.00 ea.
Larger than #3 $5.00 ea.
Panel $6.00 ea.
Temporary Pole $25.00 ea.
Service 0 - 200 Amps $20.00 ea.
201-400 Amps $25.00 ea.
401 Amps and Up $50.00 ea.
Commercial & Multi-Family $0.10 per sq. ft.
Irrigation Permit Fees  
Irrigation License $50.00 + State Licensed & Certificate of Liability Insurance
Irrigation $50.00
Permit Administration Fee $10.00
Minimum Fee $25.00
Mechanical Permit Fees  
Mechanical Contractor License $50.00 State Licensed & Certificate of Liability Insurance
Permit Administration Fee $10.00
Minimum Fee $25.00
Re-Inspection Fee $25.00
Inspection/New (heating,vent, duct,a/c,refrigeration) first $1,000 value $25.00
Each Additional $1,000 $5.00
Inspection (repairs, alterations, additions) first $1,000 value $25.00
Each Additional $1,000 $5.00
Boiler 33,000 BTU to 165,000 BTU $25.00
Boiler 165,001 BTU to 330,000 BTU $25.00
Boiler 330,001 BTU to 1,165,000 BTU $25.00
Boiler 1,165,001 BTU to 3,300,000 BTU $50.00
Boiler over 3,300,000 BTU $100.00
Commercial & Multi-Family $0.10 per sq. ft.
Plumbing Fees  
Plumbing Contractor License $100.00 + State Licensed & Certificate of Liability
Permit Administration Fee $10.00
Minimum Permit Fee $25.00
Water Closet $7.00 ea.
Bathtub $7.00 ea.
Lavatory $7.00 ea.
Shower $7.00 ea.
Kitchen Sink & Disposal $7.00 ea.
Dishwasher $7.00 ea.
Laundry Tray $7.00 ea.
Clothes Washer $7.00 ea.
Water Heater $7.00 ea.
Urinal $7.00 ea.
Bidet $7.00 ea.
Drinking Fountain $7.00 ea.
Floor Sink or Drain $7.00 ea.
Slop Sink $7.00 ea.
Bar Sink $7.00 ea.
Water Interceptor $25.00 ea.
5 or more water piping treament equipment $25.00 ea.
Sewer $25.00 ea.
Water Line $25.00 ea.
Fuel Tank $25.00 ea.
Grease Trap $50.00 ea.
Fire Sprinkler System $0.10 per sq. ft.
Backflow Prevention Device $25.00 ea.
Gas system outlet $10.00 ea.
RV Spaces $5.00
New Residential $0.10 per sq. ft.
Commercial & Multi-Family $0.10 per sq. ft.

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