Plano Pool Permit Cost (2026)
What the City of Plano charges to permit a residential swimming pool, from the official Building Inspections Department Fee Schedule (Ordinance No. 2025-11-4), the current adopted schedule.
Direct answer: An in-ground swimming pool permit in Plano is a flat $300 - a $290 permit plus the $10 Day Laborer Fee. An above-ground pool is $55, a pool-and-spa combination is $300, and an in-ground spa is $150. Texas has no statewide levy. The pool's electrical work and the required safety barrier are permitted and inspected separately, so confirm those lines with the Building Inspections Department.
How Plano Prices a Pool Permit
Plano uses simple flat fees for residential pools and spas rather than a value-based or per-square-foot calculation. Each figure already includes the $10 Day Laborer Fee that Plano adds to pool, spa, fence and irrigation permits. There is no Texas state levy and no Plano technology surcharge.
| Project | Flat permit fee | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| In-ground swimming pool | $300.00 | $290 permit + $10 Day Laborer Fee |
| Pool-and-spa combination | $300.00 | $290 permit + $10 Day Laborer Fee |
| In-ground spa | $150.00 | $140 permit + $10 Day Laborer Fee |
| Above-ground swimming pool | $55.00 | $45 permit + $10 Day Laborer Fee |
| Portable spa | $50.00 | Flat fee |
| Pool demolition | $50.00 | Flat fee |
| State / local percentage levy | None | Texas has no statewide levy |
Source: City of Plano Building Inspections Department Fee Schedule (Ordinance No. 2025-11-4), residential swimming pool, spa and demolition lines. The pool's electrical bonding/equipment permit and the required safety barrier are separate items - the schedule does not fold them into the flat pool fee. Confirm those with the Building Inspections Department before filing.
Worked Example: In-Ground Pool
A homeowner installs a standard in-ground gunite pool in the backyard.
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-ground swimming pool permit | $290.00 |
| Day Laborer Fee | $10.00 |
| Pool permit total | $300.00 |
This is the city pool permit cost only. It excludes contractor labor and materials, the separate electrical bonding/equipment permit, and the required safety-barrier inspection. There is no Texas statewide levy and no Plano technology surcharge on top.
Pool Permit Costs in Other Markets
Pool permit pricing is set locally. Plano uses a flat $300 for an in-ground pool; some markets price pools through the building permit by size or value, and others add a statewide percentage levy that Texas does not have.
- Plano, TX - flat $300 in-ground / $55 above-ground / $150 in-ground spa; no state levy.
- College Station, TX - valuation-based instead of flat: a $40,000 in-ground pool is $301.30, nearly identical to Plano's $300 at that value but rising with project value; see the College Station pool permit guide.
- Maryland - county-set, no statewide levy; Montgomery County charges $313.64 for an in-ground pool, Harford County about $215, and Carroll County a flat $120.
- Virginia - a local fee plus a mandatory 2% state USBC levy; see the Virginia pool permit guide.
Compare the full picture on the Texas hub, or read the head-to-head Dallas vs Plano comparison.
Plano Pool Permit FAQ
How much is a pool permit in Plano?
An in-ground swimming pool is a flat $300 - a $290 permit plus the $10 Day Laborer Fee. An above-ground pool is $55 and an in-ground spa is $150. The pool's electrical permit and the safety barrier are separate items.
Is the pool electrical work included in the $300?
No. The $300 is the pool building permit. The electrical bonding and equipment permit and the required safety-barrier inspection are separate lines on the Plano schedule. Confirm those with the Building Inspections Department before filing.
Does Plano add a state percentage fee on a pool?
No. Texas has no statewide percentage levy, and Plano adds no technology surcharge. The only routine add-on is the $10 Day Laborer Fee, which is already included in the flat pool figures.
How much is an above-ground pool or spa permit in Plano?
An above-ground swimming pool is a flat $55 ($45 permit + $10 Day Laborer Fee). An in-ground spa is $150, a portable spa is $50, and pool demolition is $50.
Sources
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City of Plano - Permit Application Fees Plano, TX - Building Inspections Department Fee Schedule, Exhibit "A", Ordinance No. 2025-11-4; in-ground pool $300 ($290 + $10), above-ground $55, in-ground spa $150. Adopted November 2025; verified June 10, 2026.