Building and Permit Fees
Contractor License Fees  
General Contractor $100.00
Concrete, Swimming Pool Contractor $100.00
Irrigation Contractor $50.00 + State Licensed & Certificate of Liability
Low Voltage Electrician $100.00
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 $100.00 + State Licensed & Certificate of Liability Insurance
Painting/Siding Contractor $50.00
Remodel-Repair/Deck Contractor $50.00
Roads, Street, Etc. $100.00
Roofing, Sign Contractor $100.00
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 $15.00
Minimum Permit Fee $50.00
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 $2.00 $1000
Demolition Permit $100.00
House Moving $200.00
Mfg. Home Move & Setup Permit $200.00
Fence Must be $0 per IBC Rules
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 Building Permit Required
Commercial Driveway Approach For Drainage Tile Building Permit Required
Certificate of Occupancy (New Tennant/Change of Use) $25.00
Board of Adjustments & Appeals Request $330.00
Beachfront Construction Certificate $85.00
Permit Research $22.00 p/hr.
Commercial Drainage Review $22.00 - plus actual engineering
Electrical Permit Fees  
Master Electrician $100.00 + State Licensed, Electrical Contractor License & Certificate of Liability Insurance
Low-Voltage Electrician $100.00
Master Sign Electrician $100.00 + State Licensed & Certificate of Liability Insurance
Permit Administration Fee $15.00
Minimum Permit Fee $50.00
Outlets $0.75 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 $50.00
Welding Machine $10.00 ea.
Motion Picture $25.00 ea.
Elevator $40.00 ea.
Motors:  
3 - 5 hp. $7.50 ea.
Over 5 hp. $10.00 ea.
Transformer 10KVA $10.00 ea.
Over 10KVA $20.00 ea.
Feeder #3 or smaller $5.00 ea.
Larger than #3 $10.00 ea.
Panel $6.00 ea.
Temporary Pole $25.00 ea.
Service 0 - 200 Amps $25.00 ea.
201-400 Amps $30.00 ea.
401 Amps and Up $50.00 ea.
Commercial & Multi-Family $0.10 per sq. ft.
Impact Fees  
Impact Fees for Roadway Facilites  
Rates by Service Area:  
Area 1 - Single Family $ 859.00
Area 2 - Single Family $1,255.00
Area 3 - $ 000.00
Number of dwelling units to be constructed ____________.  
Service area of construction:  
To calculate fee, multiply number of development units (For development units based on Gross Floor AREA (GFA), divide the total GFA by 1,000) by total service units by service area rate.  
   
Impact Fees for Park Development  
Number of dwelling units to be constructed ____________.  
Rate per dwelling unit: $386.02
To calculate total impact fee owed, multiply number of dwelling units by $386.02.  
If the building valuation on the building permit is less than $100,000.00 for a new dwelling unit, the Park Development fee is $100.00.  
Irrigation Permit Fees  
Irrigation License $50.00 + State Licensed & Certificate of Liability Insurance
Irrigation $50.00
Permit Administration Fee $15.00
Minimum Fee 50..00
Mechanical Permit Fees  
Mechanical Contractor License $50.00 State Licensed & Certificate of Liability Insurance
Permit Administration Fee $15.00
Minimum Fee $50.00
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 $50.00
Boiler 165,001 BTU to 330,000 BTU $75.00
Boiler 330,001 BTU to 1,165,000 BTU $100.00
Boiler 1,165,001 BTU to 3,300,000 BTU $150.00
Boiler over 3,300,000 BTU $200.00
Commercial & Multi-Family $0.10 per sq. ft.
Plumbing Fees  
Plumbing Contractor License $100.00 + State Licensed & Certificate of Liability
Permit Administration Fee $15.00
Minimum Permit Fee $50.00
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.
Gas 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 $50.00 ea.
Gas system outlet $10.00 ea.
RV Spaces $25.00
New Residential $0.10 per sq. ft.
Commercial & Multi-Family $0.10 per sq. ft.

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