Electrical, Plumbing, & HVAC Standalone (Trade) Permits
This page is intended for contractors seeking to modify mechanical, electrical, or plumbing systems that are NOT part of a larger project, such as a remodel or new build. To register as a contractor, click here.
If you are a homeowner, please refer to the Homeowner page for information.
Residential Standalone
Create an account and/or log in to our Permit Portal (online permitting software) at https://permits.roundrocktexas.gov.
Step-by-step application instructions:
- Electrical: click here for permit application instructions (Electrical upgrades and/or replacements will require a torque letter to be uploaded to the permit application. The letter must include the master’s license number and his signature).
HVAC (mechanical): click here for permit application instructions
Plumbing: click here for permit application instructions
Gas Test: click here for permit application instructions
Tank to Tankless Water Heater Replacement: click here for permit application instructions, (A gas piping chart will be required)
Irrigation: click here for permit application instructions
Permit Fee: $50.00
After your application is accepted, we will notify you via the permit portal to make the payment. You can pay through the permit portal by clicking on the My Fees tab on the main dashboard and using an E-Check, Visa, or Mastercard. Click here for instructions.
Alternatively, you can drop off a check at our office located at 301 W Bagdad Ave, Ste 100, Round Rock, TX 78664. Please make the check payable to the City of Round Rock and include the case/application number on the memo line of the check.
Estimated permit issuance is three to five (3-5) business days from the date of application acceptance. You will receive a notification once the permit has been issued.
The permit becomes invalid if the authorized work or construction does not commence within six months of permit issuance.
- An inspection is required when pulling a permit with the City of Round Rock.
- Schedule inspections by using our Permit Portal and clicking on the My Inspections tab on the main dashboard. Click here for instructions.
- Inspections must be requested by 4 p.m. for the following business day, but availability is not guaranteed.
- Inspections are conducted Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Two inspections of the same type are included in the permit fee. If the same type of inspection fails twice, a $75 re-inspection fee will be charged for each additional inspection. This fee must be paid before scheduling the final inspection.
- We offer a one-time free consultation. Additional consultations are $75.00.
Commercial Standalone
Please create an account and/or log in to our Permit Portal (online permitting software) at https://permits.roundrocktexas.gov.
Electrical: click here for permit application instructions (Electrical upgrades and/or replacements will require a torque letter to be uploaded to the permit application. The letter must include the master’s license number and his signature).
HVAC (mechanical): click here for permit application instructions
Mechanical Hood: click here for permit applications instructions
Plumbing (trade): click here for permit application instructions
Gas Test: click here for permit application instructions
Tank to Tankless Water Heater Replacement: click here for permit application instructions- (A gas piping chart will be required)
Irrigation: click here for permit application instructions
Commercial Permit Fee – Based on valuation – see fee table below
After your application is accepted, we will notify you via the permit portal to make the payment. You can pay through the permit portal by clicking on the My Fees tab on the main dashboard and using an E-Check, Visa, or Mastercard. Click here for instructions.
Alternatively, you can drop off a check at our office located at 301 W Bagdad Ave, Ste 100, Round Rock, TX 78664. Please make the check payable to the City of Round Rock and include the case/application number on the memo line of the check.
Project Valuation | Commercial Permit Fee | |||
Base fee | Per additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | |||
Up to $2,000 | $50 | n/a | ||
$2,001 – $15,000 | $50 for first $2,000 | $10 | ||
$15,001 – $50,000 | $180 for first $15,000 | $7 | ||
$50,001 – $100,000 | $425 for first $50,000 | $5 | ||
$100,001 – $500,000 | $675 for first $100,000 | $3 | ||
$500,001 and up | $1875 for first $500,000 | $2 | ||
Estimated permit issuance is three to five (3-5) business days from the date of application acceptance. You will receive a notification once the permit has been issued.
The permit becomes invalid if the authorized work or construction does not commence within six months of permit issuance.
- An inspection is required when pulling a permit with the City of Round Rock.
- Schedule inspections by using our Permit Portal and clicking on the My Inspections tab on the main dashboard. Click here for instructions.
- Inspections must be requested by 4 p.m. for the following business day, but availability is not guaranteed.
- Inspections are conducted Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Two inspections of the same type are included in the permit fee. If the same type of inspection fails twice, a $75 re-inspection fee will be charged for each additional inspection. This fee must be paid before scheduling the final inspection.
- We offer a one-time free consultation. Additional consultations are $75.00.
FAQ's and Other Relevant Information
Codes are available through the International Code Council (http://www.iccsafe.org/).
- City of Round Rock Code of Ordinances
- 2015 International Building Code (2015 IBC) and Appendices
- 2015 International Fire Code (2015 IFC)
- 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (2015 IECC)
- 2015 International Residential Code (2015 IRC)
- 2015 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (2015 ISPSC)
- 2015 International Mechanical Code (2015 IMC)
- 2015 International Plumbing Code (2015 IPC)
- 2023 National Electrical Code (2023 NEC)
- Texas Accessibility Standards
- How do I pay a permit fee? Click HERE
- How do I obtain information on a review, an inspection, and or comments? Click HERE
- How do I upload revisions? Click HERE
- How do I add (include) a GC and/or subcontractors to my application? Click HERE
- How can I check whether the GC and/or subcontractors have accepted their assignments? Click HERE
- How do I confirm an assignment that I’ve been included on as a GC or subcontractor? Click HERE
- How do I request an inspection? Click HERE
- How do I verify that my inspection request has been processed? Click HERE and skip to page 3, #7
- How can I cancel an inspection? Click HERE and skip to page 4, #8
- How do I print out my issued permit and approved plans? Click HERE
- How can I obtain the information for my assigned inspector? Click HERE
- How do I register as a contractor? Click HERE
- Do I need to pull a permit if my shed is under 200 SF and 15 feet or less in height? Yes, according to the City of Round Rock Code of Ordinances, a permit is required because it is considered an Accessory Structure.
- Who do I contact if my address is outside city limits, ETJ, or Williamson County, and I want to build a structure or make changes to my home? First, please call the Building Inspection Division at 512-218-5550 to verify that your address is outside the city limits, an ETJ, or Williamson County. We will guide you from there.
- Can I park on my grass? Please get in touch with Code Enforcement at 512-341-3329.
- Do I need a permit to build or repair my fence? Please get in touch with Code Enforcement at 512-341-3329.
Certificates of Appropriateness are required before the issuance of a Building Permit.
Properties required to undergo historic review are identified with Historic Overlay Zoning. Alterations to all structures or sites with Historic Overlay Zoning require a Certificate of Appropriateness before the issuance of a building permit. Historic review applies to all structures on a site, including fences and accessory structures.
Preservation staff are available to discuss projects on all historic-age properties (even those without historic overlay zoning) and can provide technical references that are available to help avoid damage. Contact the Planning and Development Services desk at 512-218-5428 to discuss alterations to a historic property and/or the Certificate of Appropriateness process.
