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Mesquite publishes a flat fee for each kind of residential permit, which makes it easy to know what a project’s paperwork will cost. Here are the ones that matter for exterior work.
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Mesquite permit fees
These figures come from Mesquite’s residential fee schedule for 2026–2027, in effect since October 1, 2026.
What does a re-roof permit cost in Mesquite?
$100.
Details: The 2026–2027 schedule lists a Re-Roof permit at $100.
Source: City of Mesquite: Residential Fee Schedule 2026–2027 (PDF)
Last verified: Oct 29, 2026
What about windows and doors?
$30 per opening.
Details: Windows and doors are $30 for the first opening and $30 for each additional opening, up to a $100 cap.
Source: City of Mesquite: Residential Fee Schedule 2026–2027 (PDF)
Last verified: Oct 29, 2026
Fences and patio covers?
$75 each.
Details: A fence permit and a patio or patio cover permit are each $75.
Source: City of Mesquite: Residential Fee Schedule 2026–2027 (PDF)
Last verified: Oct 29, 2026
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County & ZIP codes
Mesquite is mostly in Dallas County, with parts in Kaufman County. ZIPs: 75149, 75150, 75181.
U.S. Census Bureau data (via Census Reporter)
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Mesquite homes
Half of Mesquite’s homes were built in 1984 or earlier, and about 71% are single-family detached houses.
Last verified: Oct 29, 2026
Mesquite questions
How much is a window permit for a whole house in Mesquite?
It’s $30 per opening, but the fee caps at $100, so a full house of windows costs no more than $100 in permit fees.
Does a new fence need a permit in Mesquite?
Yes. The fence permit is $75.
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