Permit Fees

The following is a list of permit fees. If you have any questions regarding permit fees, please email Permits Office or call 210-655-0022 ext. 2430.  For a complete list of permit fees please refer to the adopted FY20/21 Master Fee Schedule - Ordinance 2020-025(O)

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Construction Type
 Fee
Commercial Signs
 Based on valuation of work
Fence Residential $55
Commercial based on valuation of work
Fire Suppression System Based on valuation of work
Foundation Residential $55
Commercial based on valuation of work.
New Single- Family Residential Construction Permits

New Commercial Construction Permits		 $950 plus $0.52 per square foot of living space

Based on valuation of work. (Plan review fees are applied)
Residential Pools / Spas $160 - includes 3 feet wide deck.  Electrical permit also required.
Remodel (interior / exterior) Residential $55
Commercial based on valuation of work
HVAC/Mechanical Permit Residential - Call for fees
Commercial based on valuation of work
Roof Permit Residential $55
Commercial based on valuation of work

Food Permits

Food Establishments, bars, and any other business that serves food to the public must obtain a food permit.

Refer to the fees below.  

Food Permit Application

Submit the following to permits@windcrest-tx.gov

  1. Food and Liquor Permit Application
Food Establishment Employees
 Annual Permit Fee
1 to 3 persons
 $100
4 to 6 persons
 $200
7 to 10 persons
 $300
11 to 20 persons
 $400
21 or more persons
 $500

Other Fees

Request Fee
Re-Inspection and Subsequent Re-Inspection $75
Frozen Dessert and Frozen Beverage Machines
 $125
Mobile Vendors $150
Temporary Food Permits $50

Liquor Permits

Each food establishment that sells and / or serves alcoholic beverages must obtain a liquor permit through the City of Windcrest.

Type of Permit
 Fee
Beer - Off Premises $30.00
Mixed Liquor Beverages $375.00
Wine and Beer - Off Premises $30.00
Wine and Beer $87.50