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Arlington, TX / HVAC replacement

HVAC replacement cost in Arlington, TX

Typical cost: $7,325 (range $4,930 to $21,216)

Typical all-in

$7,325

Job cost plus the local permit fee at this size.

Low
$4,930
Typical
$7,325
High
$21,216

Breakdown

Labor (allocated)$2,156
Materials (allocated)$5,029
Job subtotal$7,185
Permit$140
All-in typical$7,325

Labor is adjusted for construction wages in this metro. Materials stay at the national figure. This is an estimate, not a contractor quote.

Average $7,500; common $5,000 to $12,500; up to $22,000 with new ductwork.

A typical HVAC replacement in Arlington, TX is about $7,325, including a permit fee of $140.

What we assumed

We price HVAC replacement in Arlington, TX at 3-ton (36,000 BTU) like-for-like split system.

When a published schedule is a valuation formula, the documented assumed valuation is $7,500 typical ($5,000 low, $16,000 high); not a city-assessed value. 2026 average $7,500; high toward new-duct jobs.

Res. 26-288 mechanical (not associated with a building permit): base $100 plus HVAC complete refrigeration split/package/DX system up to and including 10 tons, first system $40. Typical/low/high = $140. Documented 3-ton (36,000 BTU) like-for-like split.

Cost details

Cost by size

SizeAll-in typicalPermit
1 system (typical)$7,325$140
2 systems$14,510$140
3 systems$21,695$140

All-in at this size, adjusted for local wages. The permit is the city fee when the schedule lists one.

What moves the price

What changes the total

  • Cost scales with the number of systems, not a separate tonnage price.
  • Labor for HVAC replacement in Arlington, TX is adjusted for local construction wages.
  • The permit fee on the typical job is $140. The permit section on this page has the schedule detail.

Compare HVAC replacement across metros

All-in at the typical job size, adjusted for local wages. The permit is the city fee when the schedule lists one.
CityAll-in typicalPermitOpen
Charlotte, NC$7,316$92.55Open
Seattle, WA$8,392$126.73Open
Denver, CO$7,695$83Open
Nashville, TN$7,373$75Open
Atlanta, GA$7,450$175Open
Austin, TX$7,282$74.05Open
Phoenix, AZ$7,916$558Open
Tucson, AZ$7,382$218.54Open
Portland, OR$8,257$187.04Open
Raleigh, NC$7,354$124Open
Tacoma, WA$8,486$221.29Open
St. Louis, MO$7,850$65Open

Other home projects in Arlington, TX

All-in at the typical job size, adjusted for local wages. The permit is the city fee when the schedule lists one.
JobAll-in typicalPermitOpen
Roof replacement$9,306$438.75Open
HVAC replacement$7,325$140This page
Deck$13,797$405Open
Kitchen remodel$29,389$438.75Open

Questions about this estimate

How much does HVAC replacement cost in Arlington, TX?
Typical all-in is about $7,325. The official local permit fee of $140 ($100 mechanical + $40) is included in the all-in.
Is a permit required for HVAC replacement in Arlington, TX?
Yes. City of Arlington Planning and Development Services – Permitting and Inspections requires a permit for a typical HVAC replacement in Arlington, TX. The typical listed fee is $140. City of Arlington, not Fort Worth or Dallas.
What is included in this HVAC replacement estimate for Arlington, TX?
The estimate is labor adjusted for local wages in Arlington, TX, plus materials at the national figure, at the typical size in the table above. The official typical permit fee of $140 is included in the all-in typical.
Why might the Arlington permit fee differ from this typical figure?
The official Arlington, TX fee comes from City of Arlington Planning and Development Services Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-288, effective Oct 1, 2026 (flat). Res. 26-288 mechanical (not associated with a building permit): base $100 plus HVAC complete refrigeration split/package/DX system up to and including 10 tons, first system $40. Site conditions, extras not in the typical row, and schedule updates can change what you actually pay. Verify with City of Arlington Planning and Development Services – Permitting and Inspections.
How is the typical permit fee calculated for HVAC replacement in Arlington, TX?
Res. 26-288 mechanical (not associated with a building permit): base $100 plus HVAC complete refrigeration split/package/DX system up to and including 10 tons, first system $40. Typical/low/high = $140. Documented 3-ton (36,000 BTU) like-for-like split.
What project value is this HVAC replacement permit fee based on in Arlington, TX?
Listed typical project value $7,500.
Is plan review included in the typical HVAC replacement permit for Arlington, TX?
Mechanical permits are not building permit applications, so the 35% plan review fee is not added.

Permit in Arlington

Fee schedule retrieved Oct 7, 2026

City of Arlington Planning and Development Services – Permitting and Inspections lists a typical permit fee of $140 for this HVAC replacement in Arlington, TX. Source: City of Arlington Planning and Development Services Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-288, effective Oct 1, 2026.

City of Arlington, not Fort Worth or Dallas. Base $100 plus complete system up to 10 tons $40. Replacing a single DX component instead is $100 + $25 = $125 (+$7.50 each additional component); a forced air furnace line is $25. Mechanical permits are not building permit applications, so the 35% plan review fee is not added. No technology fee on the schedule.

Res. 26-288 mechanical (not associated with a building permit): base $100 plus HVAC complete refrigeration split/package/DX system up to and including 10 tons, first system $40. Typical/low/high = $140. Documented 3-ton (36,000 BTU) like-for-like split.

Line items

Figures come from the city fee schedule. A blank line is not published as a dollar amount.
Line itemFee
Mechanical base permit fee$100
HVAC complete split/package/DX system up to 10 tons, first system$40

Process

Does a typical HVAC replacement in Arlington, TX need a permit?
A typical HVAC replacement in Arlington, TX is listed as requiring a permit. City of Arlington, not Fort Worth or Dallas.
Who issues the permit in Arlington, TX, and where do I apply?
City of Arlington Planning and Development Services, Permitting and Inspections issues permits for HVAC replacement in Arlington, TX. Apply at https://www.arlingtontx.gov/Business/Planning-Development/Planning-Development/Permitting-Inspections.
What extra fees or surcharges are listed for HVAC replacement in Arlington, TX?
The official permit lists these extra line items for HVAC replacement in Arlington, TX: Mechanical base permit fee: $100; HVAC complete split/package/DX system up to 10 tons, first system: $40.

Schedule FAQ

Which official schedule is this HVAC replacement fee based on in Arlington, TX?
The official typical for HVAC replacement in Arlington, TX cites City of Arlington Planning and Development Services Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-288, effective Oct 1, 2026 (retrieved Oct 7, 2026). Fee model: flat.
What local fee-schedule notes are on file for HVAC replacement in Arlington, TX?
PDS Fee Schedule Resolution 26-288, effective Oct 1, 2026. Addition/alteration/remodel/repairs use Table 2 with a $325 minimum (0-500 sf $1.00/sf or $300, whichever is greater).

Citations

  1. How Much Does HVAC Replacement Cost? [2026 Data] Retrieved Aug 13, 2026. Average $7,500; $5,000–$22,000; labor about $1,500; national permit range $50–$500 (not city-specific).
  2. City of Arlington Planning and Development Services Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-288, effective Oct 1, 2026 Retrieved Oct 7, 2026.
  3. BLS OEWS construction wages – Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX BLS OEWS construction-and-extraction mean hourly wage / national same vintage, applied to the labor share only. Not a city-specific bid survey.

Cite this page

Fee schedule retrieved Oct 7, 2026

CostInMyCity. "HVAC replacement cost in Arlington, TX." https://costinmycity.com/cost/hvac-replacement/arlington-tx/. Fee schedule retrieved Oct 7, 2026. Source: City of Arlington Planning and Development Services Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-288, effective Oct 1, 2026.

City of Arlington Planning and Development Services Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-288, effective Oct 1, 2026

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