Arlington Implementing Phased Permit Fee Adjustments in 2025

Published on September 26, 2025

The City of Arlington’s Planning and Development Services Department is rolling out a two-phase update to its permitting fee structure following a comprehensive review—the first of its kind since 2008. The phased approach is designed to bring fees in line with the actual cost of services and ensure compliance with new state regulations.

Over the years, only limited fee changes have been made, typically in response to state legislative mandates, local ordinance updates, or City reorganizations. As a result, many fees no longer adequately reflect the cost of providing services. The upcoming changes will ensure that the City can continue to offer efficient and sustainable permitting services.

Phase I: Effective July 15, 2025

Approved by the Arlington City Council on June 24, 2025, the first phase of fee adjustments includes updates to:

• Platting
• Zoning
• Sign permits
• Special event parking
• Temporary outdoor and special events
• Trade permits (e.g. validations and various inspections for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and irrigation systems)
• Board and Commission and special staff meetings associated with permitting applications
• Gas well drilling
• Health permits 

Health Services Fee Updates: Effective Sept. 1, 2025

Ahead of Phase 2 fee changes, updates to certain Health Services permitting activities will take effect on Sept. 1, 2025. These adjustments were required to comply with recently passed state legislation. 

Both Phase I and Health Fees are incorporated into the existing fee schedule.

View Current Fee Schedule

Phase 2: Effective Oct. 1, 2025

On Sept. 16, 2025, the City Council approved second phase of changes which includes new or revised fees related to:

• Residential and commercial construction building permits and plan reviews
• Certificates of Occupancy
• Sign permits and inspections
• Additional zoning revisions

View Phase 2 Proposed Fee Changes(PDF, 118KB)

For general questions, please call Planning and Development Services at 817-459-6502.