Minimum Fee ($50.00)

Plan Check Fee - 20% of Total Permit Fee 

New Construction, Alterations, Additions and Repairs

Minimum Fee ($50.00)

Plan Check Fee - 25% of Total Permit Fee

Electrical Licenses and Registration

The City of Tyler requires all electricians performing work in Tyler to be licensed by the State of Texas. We no longer issue city licenses, but registration is required. A state Electrical Contractor's License is necessary.

Sign Erectors Licenses

Sign Contractor's Registration: $50.00

Sign Bond ($5,000.00 bond to be furnished to the City each year or a continuation certificate from a bonding company, bond to expire December 31st each year, same as the license).

If sign is illuminated, work must be performed by an electrician licensed by the State of Texas for sign work.

All demolition permits require a bond furnished to the City of Tyler

Residential Bond

Commercial Bond

Square Footage Permit Cost Less than 1,200 square feet $1,000.00. More than 1,200 square feet $2,000.00

House Mover Registration

All moving permits require a five thousand dollars ($5,000) bond furnished to the City of Tyler. See City of Tyler, Texas Code of Ordinances for more information.