What it costs
From Tyler's Schedule of Fees (read 23 October 2026):
| Plumbing item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Each fixture (water closet, sink, lavatory, etc.) | $6.00 |
| Gas openings | $20.00 for the first 10, $0.50 each additional |
| Additional gas meter | $15.00 each |
| Boiler | $50.00 |
| Yard irrigation | $50.00 |
| Temporary service | $50.00 |
| Re-inspection | $50.00 |
| Minimum fee | $50.00 |
A small job hits the minimum: a bathroom remodel with a toilet, sink and shower is 3 × $6.00 = $18.00, so it is billed at $50. The fee schedule itself shows no water-heater line on the plumbing side; ask Building Services ((903) 531-1151) how a water heater replacement is permitted.
Who files it
Texas licenses plumbers through the State Board of Plumbing Examiners, not TDLR. Check the responsible master plumber on the board's public search; the board says "Activities allowed by a specific license/registration type shall not be performed with an expired license/registration" (licensee list). Tyler's FAQ asks contractors to register with the Master Registration Form, "A copy of your license(s)" and a certificate of insurance, and each trade has its own permit linked to the general contractor's.
We found no City page on homeowner plumbing permits. Ask Building Services before planning your own plumbing work.
How to apply and close it
- Apply in eTRAKiT.
- Request inspections there before any pipe is covered; "Each trade must schedule its own inspections", and requests in before 7 a.m. that meet all requirements usually happen the same day (FAQ).
- Read failed results under Inspections, More Info, Notes. A second try costs $50.
- Confirm FINALED in eTRAKiT, and on a remodel check the Permit Info tab, which shows the linked trade permits.
What 1,606 Tyler plumbing permits show
| Measure | Tyler plumbing |
|---|---|
| Permits on homes, October 2023 to September 2026 | 1,606 |
| Firms | 129 |
| Firms with a permit in the last 12 months | 82 |
| Firms with one permit only | 46 (35.7%) |
| Finaled (permits a year or more old) | 71.4% |
| Estimated usual days to final | 189 |
| 10th / 90th-percentile firm (10+ permits) | 42.7% / 83.6% |
| Busy firms under 70% finaled | 13 of 27 |
| Five busiest firms' share | 39.5% |
| Busiest / quietest month | August (index 124) / June (74) |
Plumbers close more of their Tyler permits than electricians or HVAC firms do (71.4% against 46.3% and 51.1%), but they stay open longest, about 189 days, likely because many are linked to a remodel or new-home permit and wait for the house. Among the 27 busy plumbers, finaled shares run from 42.7% at the 10th percentile to 83.6% at the 90th; 13 were under 70%.
See every Tyler plumber by share finaled →
Related
Checks: Tyler contractor license lookup, Tyler building permit search, how to check a contractor's license in Texas. Rules elsewhere: do I need a permit for plumbing repairs, for a water heater, for a gas line. Prices and choices: plumbing labor cost, hiring a plumber. Counts by year and month: Tyler permit statistics.
What this does not tell you
Tyler records no completion date, so days to final are an estimate. Plumbing permits here carry no job value, so we show no usual price. We have not linked Tyler plumbers to the plumbing board's file, so check the license yourself. City pages were read through a page reader because the main site blocks automated reading; Building Services confirms current fees.
How we know this
Fees are quoted from the City of Tyler's Schedule of Fees, and the registration, inspection and pool rules from its Development & Planning FAQs, read 23 October 2026; plumbing licensing from the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, read 22 October 2026. Counts are City of Tyler TRAKiT plumbing permits on homes, October 2023 to September 2026; "finaled" uses permits a year or more old.
Numbers come from City of Tyler TRAKiT building, mechanical, electrical and plumbing permits on homes, from three city GIS exports of the permit table, data through October 9, 2026. Nobody paid to be on this page and nobody can.
Questions
- How much is a plumbing permit in Tyler, TX?
At least $50. Tyler's Schedule of Fees lists a $50 minimum, $6.00 per plumbing fixture, $20.00 for the first 10 gas openings and $0.50 for each after, $50 for a boiler, $50 for yard irrigation and $50 per re-inspection.
- Who can pull a plumbing permit in Tyler?
A plumber licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners and registered with the City, which asks for its Master Registration Form, a copy of the licenses and a certificate of insurance. We found no City page on homeowner plumbing permits; ask Building Services on (903) 531-1151.
- Do I need a permit for a gas line in Tyler?
Yes. Gas piping is priced on the plumbing side of the Schedule of Fees: $20.00 for the first 10 gas openings, $0.50 each additional, and $15.00 for each additional gas meter.
- How long does a plumbing permit stay open in Tyler?
Tyler records no completion date, so we estimate: the usual Tyler plumbing permit that finaled stayed open about 189 days, the longest of the City's trade permits; trade permits linked to a remodel or new home tend to wait for the main job.
- Do I need a permit to resurface my pool in Tyler?
No. The City's FAQ says no permit is needed for resurfacing or replacing tile or coping; changes to decking or electrical bonding need one.
Build your own list
Every firm with that kind of permit on record. Pick what you value. The list moves.
Related guides
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- Do I need a plumbing permit in Bellevue, WA? Fixtures, showers, water heaters and the homeowner rule
For one city
- Schedule of Fees — City of Tyler Development Services (accessed 2026-10-23)
- Development & Planning FAQs — City of Tyler (accessed 2026-10-23)
- City of Tyler eTRAKiT (2026-10-23)
- Public License/Registration Search — Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (2026-10-22)
- Free Licensee List — Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (2026-10-22)