Killeen TX Building Permit Fees (2026)
Actual residential building permit fees from the City of Killeen Development Services permit fee schedule, effective October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026 (FY2026). Killeen is the Bell County city at the gateway to Fort Cavazos in Central Texas. Verified directly against the published city schedule.
This page covers: The $0.20 per sq ft new-construction/addition fee ($200.00 minimum) with its bundled structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits and required inspections; the separate $0.04 per sq ft plan review; the flat residential project fees (uncovered deck $70, accessory building $70, fence, flatwork, above-ground pool $80, below-ground pool $245, lawn irrigation $75, solar, residential demolition $70, flood plain permit $150); and the standalone trade permits ($50-$55 per unit) - all exactly as printed on the City of Killeen Development Services FY2026 permit fee schedule, effective October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026.
Trades are bundled into new construction: Per the schedule's own note, the $0.20/sq ft new-construction fee already includes permits for the structure, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing plus required inspections. The standalone $50-per-unit ($55 for building) trade permits apply only to replacement or repair work that is NOT part of a new-construction per-sq-ft permit.
The $10 tech fee is per application: The asterisked lines on the official schedule each carry a $10.00 tech/application fee, charged per application (not per project line), which the schedule says supports the city's transition to online permitting software. Where this page prints an all-in total, the $10 fee is counted once for a single application.
Texas has no statewide levy: Unlike Virginia or Maryland, Texas adds no statewide percentage building-permit levy, and Killeen adds no city percentage surcharge. The only flat add-on to a permit is the $10.00 tech/application fee.
This page does NOT cover: Impact / capital recovery fees and water/sewer tap fees - separate charges that do NOT appear on this schedule and are NOT included in any total shown here. The new-construction per-sq-ft fee also excludes fences, storage buildings, accessory structures, lawn irrigation, the temporary pole, landscape, whole house water softener units, swimming pools, and plan reviews - each is permitted and priced separately.
Killeen charges $0.20 per square foot with a $200.00 minimum for a new single-family home, duplex, townhouse, or addition - a fee that bundles the structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits plus required inspections. Plan review is separate at $0.04 per square foot, and a $10.00 tech/application fee applies per application. A new 2,000 sq ft home is $490.00 all-in ($400.00 building + $80.00 plan review + $10.00 tech). Smaller jobs use flat fees: an uncovered deck is $80.00 all-in, an in-ground pool is $255.00, and a standalone plumbing permit (water heater replacement) is $60.00. Texas has no statewide permit levy.
- New residential construction and additions (single family, duplex, townhouse) are $0.20 per sq ft with a $200.00 minimum, and per the schedule's own note the fee includes the structure, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits plus required inspections. Plan review is a separate $0.04 per sq ft.
- A $10.00 tech/application fee is charged per application on the asterisked lines of the schedule - the city says it supports the transition to online permitting software. Every all-in total on this page includes it once per application.
- Flat residential fees before the $10 tech fee: uncovered deck $70.00, accessory building $70.00, residential demolition $70.00, above-ground pool $80.00, below-ground pool $245.00, lawn irrigation $75.00, temporary electric service pole $45.00, flood plain permit (1-2 family lots) $150.00.
- Standalone trade permits for replacement or repair work are $55.00 (building) or $50.00 each (electrical, mechanical, plumbing) per unit, each plus the $10 tech fee - so a water heater replacement is $60.00 all-in. A $90.00 plan review applies when two or more permit types are requested at the same time.
- The new-construction per-sq-ft fee does NOT cover fences, storage buildings, accessory structures, lawn irrigation, the temporary pole, landscape, whole house water softener units, swimming pools, or plan reviews - those are permitted and priced separately. Texas has no statewide building-permit levy.
How Killeen Prices a Residential Permit
Killeen prices new residential construction by square footage and most small projects by flat fee. The lines marked with an asterisk on the official schedule each carry a $10.00 tech/application fee per application, which the schedule says supports the city's transition to online permitting software. The tables below show the verified FY2026 figures exactly as published (effective October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026).
New residential construction and additions (single family / duplex / townhouse)
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Building permit (new construction or addition) | $0.20 / sq ft ($200.00 min) |
| Plan review (charged separately) | $0.04 / sq ft |
| Tech/application fee (per application) | $10.00 |
Per the schedule's own note, the $0.20/sq ft fee includes permits for the structure, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing plus required inspections. It does NOT include fences, storage buildings, accessory structures, lawn irrigation, the temporary pole, landscape, whole house water softener units, swimming pools, or plan reviews. The plan review line prints no minimum. Multi-family and commercial work uses the same $0.20/sq ft ($200.00 minimum) plus $0.04/sq ft plan review for new construction and additions; commercial remodel, repair, and improvements run $0.24/sq ft ($200.00 minimum) plus $0.04/sq ft plan review.
Flat residential project fees (before $10 tech fee)
| Project | Fee (before $10 tech fee) |
|---|---|
| Uncovered deck | $70.00 |
| Accessory building | $70.00 |
| Fence | $0.25 / linear ft ($70.00 min) |
| Flatwork | $0.11 / sq ft ($70.00 min) |
| Re-roof (see unit note below) | $0.03 ($50.00 min) |
| Swimming pool - above-ground | $80.00 |
| Swimming pool - below-ground | $245.00 |
| Lawn irrigation | $75.00 |
| Temporary electric service pole | $45.00 |
| Windows and doors | $55.00 base + $10.00 each |
| Solar panel | $100.00 base + $5.00 / panel + $335.00 plan review |
| Residential demolition | $70.00 |
| Flood plain permit (1-2 family lots) | $150.00 |
Re-roof unit ambiguity: the schedule prints the re-roof fee as "$0.03" with a $50.00 minimum, but lists the unit as "Per Application" - so the per-square-foot reading is NOT confirmed. We therefore print only the verified floor: $50.00 minimum + $10.00 tech fee = $60.00. Confirm the re-roof calculation method with Building Inspections at 254-501-7762 before budgeting anything above that floor.
Standalone trade permits (replacement / repair work)
| Trade permit | Fee (before $10 tech fee) |
|---|---|
| Building | $55.00 per unit |
| Electrical (includes electrical service replacement) | $50.00 per unit |
| Mechanical (includes condenser and furnace replacement) | $50.00 per unit |
| Plumbing (includes water heater replacement) | $50.00 per unit |
These standalone trade permits apply to replacement and repair work that is not part of a new-construction per-sq-ft permit (where the trades are already bundled). Each line carries the $10.00 tech/application fee per application. A $90.00 plan review applies when two or more permit types are requested at the same time.
Killeen Permit Fee Components
A Killeen residential permit total stacks a few separate components: the per-square-foot building permit fee (with trades bundled in for new construction), a separately billed plan review, and a flat $10 tech/application fee per application. Impact, capital recovery, and tap fees sit outside this stack entirely.
| Component | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Building permit fee (new construction / addition) | $0.20/SF ($200.00 min), or a flat fee for small jobs | Exact schedule figure; bundles structure + electrical + mechanical + plumbing |
| Plan review | $0.04/SF (new construction / addition) | Exact schedule figure; billed separately, no minimum printed |
| Standalone trade permits (electrical / mechanical / plumbing) | $50 per unit ($55 building), each + $10 tech | Separate - only for replacement/repair not in a new-build permit |
| Tech/application fee | $10.00 | Flat, per application (asterisked lines) |
| Impact / capital recovery / tap fees | Separate schedules | Excluded - not on this schedule; can exceed the building permit on a new home |
The only flat add-on to a Killeen permit is the $10.00 tech/application fee - there is no percentage surcharge, and Texas has no statewide building-permit levy. Because the new-construction per-sq-ft fee bundles the trades, a new-home total does not add separate trade permits; those apply only to standalone replacement or repair work.
Worked Examples
Each total below is computed directly from the published FY2026 schedule: building fee + plan review (where it applies) + one $10.00 tech/application fee per application. Impact / capital recovery fees and water/sewer tap fees are separate and NOT included in any total shown.
Example 1: New Single-Family Homes and Additions (per square foot)
| Project | Arithmetic | All-in total |
|---|---|---|
| New 2,000 sq ft home | $400.00 (2,000 × $0.20) + $80.00 plan review (2,000 × $0.04) + $10.00 tech | $490.00 |
| New 1,500 sq ft home | $300.00 + $60.00 plan review + $10.00 tech | $370.00 |
| New 1,000 sq ft home | $200.00 (the $200 minimum equals 1,000 × $0.20 exactly) + $40.00 plan review + $10.00 tech | $250.00 |
| 400 sq ft addition | $200.00 minimum governs (400 × $0.20 = $80.00 computed) + $16.00 plan review + $10.00 tech | $226.00 |
Assumptions: The $0.20/sq ft building fee bundles the structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits plus required inspections, so no separate trade permits are added. Plan review is a separate $0.04/sq ft with no minimum, and one $10.00 tech/application fee applies per application. Under 1,000 sq ft, the $200.00 building-permit minimum governs. Impact / capital recovery fees and water/sewer tap fees are separate and not included. Source: City of Killeen Development Services FY2026 permit fee schedule (eff. Oct 1, 2025 - Sep 30, 2026).
Example 2: Uncovered Deck
| Fee Component | Rule Applied | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uncovered deck permit | flat fee | $70.00 |
| Tech/application fee | flat, per application | $10.00 |
| All-in total (exact) | $70 + $10 | $80.00 |
Assumptions: An uncovered deck is a flat $70.00 permit plus the $10.00 tech/application fee = exactly $80.00. A covered deck or one that adds electrical work may draw additional permits. See the Killeen deck permit guide for a full walkthrough. Source: City of Killeen Development Services FY2026 permit fee schedule (eff. Oct 1, 2025 - Sep 30, 2026).
Example 3: Flat-Fee Projects - Pool, Fence, Demolition
| Project | Fee + Tech | All-in Total |
|---|---|---|
| In-ground (below-ground) pool | $245 + $10 | $255.00 |
| Above-ground pool | $80 + $10 | $90.00 |
| 300 linear ft fence | $75 (300 × $0.25) + $10 | $85.00 |
| Residential demolition | $70 + $10 | $80.00 |
Assumptions: Each is a flat (or per-unit) permit fee plus the $10.00 tech/application fee, so the all-in is exact: below-ground pool $255.00, above-ground pool $90.00, 300 LF fence $85.00, residential demolition $80.00. The fence uses $0.25/linear ft with a $70.00 minimum - at 200 LF the minimum governs and the all-in is $70.00 + $10.00 = $80.00. Source: City of Killeen Development Services FY2026 permit fee schedule (eff. Oct 1, 2025 - Sep 30, 2026).
Example 4: Solar System and Standalone Trade Work
| Project | Arithmetic | All-in Total |
|---|---|---|
| 20-panel solar system | $100.00 base + $100.00 (20 × $5.00) + $335.00 plan review + $10.00 tech | $545.00 |
| Standalone water-heater replacement (plumbing permit) | $50.00 plumbing permit + $10.00 tech | $60.00 |
Assumptions: The solar total assumes a single application; multiple applications add $10.00 each. Standalone trade permits ($50 per unit; $55 building) apply to replacement/repair work not part of a new-construction permit, so a water heater replacement is $50.00 + $10.00 = $60.00. A $90.00 plan review applies when two or more permit types are requested at the same time. Source: City of Killeen Development Services FY2026 permit fee schedule (eff. Oct 1, 2025 - Sep 30, 2026).
Read before you budget from these examples
- New-home totals do not add trade permits: the $0.20/sq ft fee already bundles the structure, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing plus required inspections, so no separate trade permits are stacked on top.
- The $10 tech fee is the only add-on: there is no percentage surcharge and Texas has no statewide levy - a flat $10 per application is all that stacks on the base and plan-review fees.
- The $10 fee is per application, not per line: multi-application projects pay it more than once. All-in totals here assume a single application.
- Re-roof is a floor only: the schedule prints "$0.03" with a $50.00 minimum but lists the unit as "Per Application," so we print only the verified $60.00 all-in floor and no extrapolated total.
- Excluded fees can dwarf the permit: impact / capital recovery fees and water/sewer tap fees are separate charges not on this schedule and not in any total above.
Practitioner Insight
Killeen's residential permit math is unusually easy to budget because the $0.20/sq ft new-construction fee bundles the structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits into a single line. On most Texas schedules the trades are separate permits you have to add up; in Killeen they are already inside the per-square-foot fee, so a 2,000 sq ft home is a clean $490.00 all-in once you add the $0.04/sq ft plan review and the single $10 tech fee. The $200.00 building-permit minimum only bites below 1,000 sq ft.
The one line that is not clean is the re-roof: the schedule prints "$0.03" with a $50.00 minimum but lists the unit as "Per Application," so whether the $0.03 is per square foot is genuinely unresolved on the document - we publish only the verified $60.00 all-in floor and tell you to call Building Inspections for anything above it. Anyone budgeting a full build should also price the excluded charges early: impact / capital recovery fees and water/sewer tap fees are separate schedules that can exceed the building permit itself. For nearby comparison points, see how Round Rock, Austin, and Dallas structure their residential permits.
Permit Requirements - Common Residential Projects in Killeen
| Project Type | Permit Required? | Fee Category | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New single-family home | Yes | $0.20/SF ($200 min) + $0.04/SF review + $10 tech | Trades bundled in; 2,000 SF = $490 all-in |
| Addition | Yes | $0.20/SF ($200 min) + $0.04/SF review + $10 tech | Same rate as new construction; 400 SF = $226 all-in |
| Uncovered deck | Yes | $70 flat + $10 tech | $80 all-in |
| Accessory building | Yes | $70 flat + $10 tech | $80 all-in |
| Fence | Yes | $0.25/LF ($70 min) + $10 tech | 300 LF = $85 all-in; 200 LF hits the $70 minimum ($80 all-in) |
| Swimming pool (below-ground) | Yes | $245 flat + $10 tech | $255 all-in; above-ground pool $90 all-in |
| Re-roof | Yes | $50 min + $10 tech (floor) | $60 all-in floor; per-unit method above the minimum unconfirmed |
| Demolition (residential) | Yes | $70 flat + $10 tech | $80 all-in |
| Lawn irrigation | Yes | $75 flat + $10 tech | $85 all-in; excluded from the new-construction per-SF fee |
| Solar panel system | Yes | $100 base + $5/panel + $335 review + $10 tech | 20 panels = $545 all-in |
| Standalone trade work (electrical / mechanical / plumbing) | Yes | $50/unit ($55 building) + $10 tech | Replacement/repair only; water heater = $60 all-in |
Permit trigger thresholds and chargeable-area determinations (which square footage counts for garages, porches, and covered patios) are set by City of Killeen Development Services. When uncertain whether a permit is required, contact Building Inspections before starting work.
City of Killeen Development Services - Building Inspections
Development Services - Building Inspections
100 E Avenue C, Killeen, TX 76541
Building Inspections: 254-501-7762
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. · Permits filed via MGO Connect
FY2026 Permit Fee Schedule
Effective October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026
When This Estimate May Not Apply
Your project is a re-roof and you are budgeting above the $60.00 floor
The schedule prints "$0.03" with a $50.00 minimum but lists the unit as "Per Application," so the per-square-foot reading is not confirmed. Call 254-501-7762 for the actual calculation method.
Your project triggers impact / capital recovery or water/sewer tap fees
Those are separate charges not on this schedule and not included in any total on this page, and they can exceed the building permit fee.
You file more than one application
The $10.00 tech/application fee is charged per application, so multi-application projects pay it more than once. All-in totals here assume a single application.
You request two or more permit types at the same time for standalone trade work
A $90.00 plan review applies on top of the per-unit trade fees ($50/unit; $55 building).
You are reading this after September 30, 2026
The FY2026 schedule expires then, and a new fee schedule can take effect October 1, 2026. Check the city's current posting or call before filing.
Source note: All figures come from the City of Killeen Development Services permit fee schedule, effective October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026 (FY2026), extracted July 2, 2026 and verified July 3, 2026. The official PDF is served from a stable CivicPlus document link whose URL slug says "2023," but the document it serves is the city's current FY2026 posting. The re-roof unit ambiguity described above is the only line on this page where the schedule's printed unit prevents a confirmed per-unit calculation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sources
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City of Killeen Development Services - Permit Fees (official PDF) Killeen, TX - permit fee schedule effective October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026 (FY2026). The stable CivicPlus document link carries a "2023" URL slug but serves the city's current FY2026 posting. Extracted July 2, 2026; verified July 3, 2026 Verified
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City of Killeen - Building Inspections Killeen, TX - Development Services Building Inspections department page (address, phone, hours, MGO Connect portal). Verified July 3, 2026.
See how Killeen's bundled per-SF structure compares to a nearby Central Texas city, or estimate fees in covered jurisdictions.
Permit Fees Are One Part of Your Project Budget
Once you know your Killeen permit cost, two related numbers round out your total budget picture:
Property tax impact after your project closes
A permitted addition or pool increases your assessed value in Bell County. See how Texas jurisdictions calculate the ongoing property tax impact at CountyTaxTools.com.
Impact, capital recovery, and tap fees for larger projects
Impact / capital recovery fees and water/sewer tap fees in Killeen are separate from the building permit and not on the fee schedule. Research zoning and site costs at ZoneFee.com.