10 permits · verified 2026-10-09
What permits do you need to open a contractor or trade in Irving?
In short
A contractor or trade in Irving, TX has 4 permits that apply to every business of this type, plus 6 more that depend on your premises, signage or how you are set up. City of Irving Inspections Department charges $65 per permit for the single trade permit. 6 of the 10 are charged as a range or formula rather than a flat fee. Verified 2026-10-09 against the issuing agencies’ published fee schedules.
Permits particular to a contractor or trade in Irving
| Permit | Issuing agency | Fee | Renews | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank, Pump and Line Permitonly if it applies to you | City of Irving Inspections Department | $65–$100 per permit, install or remove | per permit | 2026-10-09 |
| Contractor Registration | City of Irving Inspections Department | The City's FY2026-27 Schedule of Fees lists no contractor registration fee; the Building Inspections division states any amount payable. | 1 year from the date of issue | 2026-10-09 |
| Electrical Contractor Licenseonly if it applies to you | Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation | $110 non-refundable application | annual | 2026-08-20 |
Fees shown as a range or formula are set that way by the issuing agency — we do not average them into a single number.
Local permits that apply to every type of business in Irving
| Permit | Issuing agency | Fee | Renews | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior Finish, Repair and Remodel Permit | City of Irving Inspections Department | Varies — formula on the Irving page | per permit | 2026-10-09 |
| Fire Alarm, Sprinkler and Standpipe Permitonly if it applies to you | City of Irving Inspections Department | Varies — formula on the Irving page | per permit | 2026-10-09 |
| Commercial Building Permit | City of Irving Inspections Department | Varies — formula on the Irving page | per permit | 2026-10-09 |
| Certificate of Occupancy | City of Irving Inspections Department | Varies — formula on the Irving page | not stated in the published schedule | 2026-10-09 |
| Single Trade Permitonly if it applies to you | City of Irving Inspections Department | $65 per permit | per permit | 2026-10-09 |
Fees shown as a range or formula are set that way by the issuing agency — we do not average them into a single number.
TX registrations that apply to every type of business
| Permit | Issuing agency | Fee | Renews | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Formationonly if it applies to you | Texas Secretary of State | $300 one-time filing | no expiry | 2026-08-20 |
| Assumed Name Certificate (DBA)only if it applies to you | Texas Secretary of State | $25 one-time filing | up to ten years, renewable | 2026-08-21 |
Fees shown as a range or formula are set that way by the issuing agency — we do not average them into a single number.
How much does it actually cost to permit a contractor or trade in Irving?
There is no single figure, and any site quoting one is rounding away the part that matters. Of the 10 records listed for a contractor or trade in Irving, TX, 4 apply to every business of this type and 6 are conditional. Adding every fee on the page together would overstate what most operators pay, because it would include permits they never need.
6 of the 10 are charged as a range or a formula set by the issuing agency, and 0 have no fee published at all. The ones particular to this business that vary:
Fuel Tank, Pump and Line Permit: $65–$100 per permit, install or remove
Contractor Registration: The City's FY2026-27 Schedule of Fees lists no contractor registration fee; the Building Inspections division states any amount payable.
The other 4 variable fees belong to permits that apply to every type of business here; their formulas are set out on the Irving permits page and the TX state page.
Which offices issue these permits in Irving?
Permits for a contractor or trade in Irving, TX come from 3 separate offices: City of Irving Inspections Department, Texas Secretary of State, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. No single office issues them all, which is why an opening means filing in several places rather than one.
- City of Irving Inspections DepartmentIssues 7 permits on this page, including Interior Finish, Repair and Remodel Permit, Fire Alarm, Sprinkler and Standpipe Permit, Fuel Tank, Pump and Line Permit825 W Irving Boulevard, Irving, TX 75060irvingtx.gov/permits-inspections
- Texas Secretary of StateIssues 2 permits on this page: Certificate of Formation, Assumed Name Certificate (DBA)www.sos.state.tx.us
- Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationIssues 1 permit on this page: Electrical Contractor License(800) 803-9202www.tdlr.texas.gov
What does a contractor or trade need in Irving that other businesses do not?
1 of the 3 permits particular to a contractor or trade here applies to no other business type we cover in Irving: Electrical Contractor License.
Electrical Contractor License
Texas licenses no general contractor - there is no statewide builder license. Individual trades are licensed instead: electrical, plumbing and HVAC, each under its own programme. The $110 is the application fee. Published renewal figures conflict between $110 and $165 depending on license subtype, so no renewal amount is recorded until a reviewer confirms which applies.
Shared with other businesses in Irving
- Fuel Tank, Pump and Line Permit — City of Irving Inspections Department, $65–$100 per permit, install or remove, per permit. Also required for auto repair shops and retail stores; what it involves is set out on the auto repair shops page.
- Contractor Registration — City of Irving Inspections Department, The City's FY2026-27 Schedule of Fees lists no contractor registration fee; the Building Inspections division states any amount payable., 1 year from the date of issue. Also required for auto repair shops, restaurants, retail stores and salons and barbers; what it involves is set out on the retail stores page.
The other 5 local permits in the tables apply to every type of business in Irving, TX; what each one involves is set out on the Irving permits page. The 2 state-level registrations apply to every type of business across TX and are covered on the TX state page.
How does a contractor or trade compare with other businesses in Irving?
The closest match is a auto repair shop, which shares 2 of these permits. A contractor or trade also needs Electrical Contractor License. A auto repair shop needs nothing here that a contractor or trade does not.
| Business | Its own permits | Shared with a contractor or trade | Only a contractor or trade needs | Only it needs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto repair shops | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Salons and barbers | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Retail stores | 10 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| Restaurants | 9 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| Childcare centres | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Coffee shops | 6 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Fitness studios | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Food trucks | 5 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Veterinary clinics | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Sources
Every figure for the permits explained on this page was read from one of these government pages on the date shown. Sources for the permits shared with other businesses are listed with their explanations on the auto repair shops page and retail stores page. Sources for the permits that apply to every type of business are listed on the Irving permits page and the TX state page. Confirmed by Editorial Team.
- Apply for a New Electrical Contractor License - TDLRTexas Department of Licensing and Regulation · primary source · retrieved 2026-08-22
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