Verified Municipal Market · Bexar County

San Antonio, TX Home Improvement & Cost Data

Local construction economic data for the San Antonio-New Braunfels metropolitan area. Powered by official municipal fee schedules, City of San Antonio open permit records, CPS Energy utility specifications, and BLS wage observations.

CountyBexar County

Place FIPS4865000

Electric UtilityCPS Energy

Permit AuthorityCOSA DSD

Published Cost Intelligence

Published Electrical Projects in San Antonio

Verified Local Benchmark

100A to 200A Electrical Service Upgrade

HouseCostData Market Estimate$1,900–$4,150Central: $2,900 · Medium Confidence

Based on audited local contractor price books (Wattsmith Electric) and localized planning models, adjusted for Bexar County construction economics.

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Statutory Authority

City of San Antonio Electrical Permitting Framework

All residential electrical service changes and panel modifications within San Antonio municipal limits require an electrical trade permit issued by the City of San Antonio Development Services Department (DSD) under Chapter 10 of the City Code of Ordinances. Permits must be secured by a licensed Master Electrician registered under TDLR.

Official Municipal Fee Schedule (Form DSD-P-02 Rev 12/25)$63.87 with CPS Coordination

Base Inspection:$50.00

0–200A Service:$3.25

Panelboard Unit:$4.85

Work with CPS:$2.15

Calculation includes the official 6% Municipal Surcharge applied to subtotal equipment items ($60.25 × 1.06 = $63.87).

Local Construction Economics & Housing Vintage

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS)$27.41/hr Median Electrician Wage

Area 41700 (San Antonio-New Braunfels). Total employed electricians: 6,660 tradespeople. Survey vintage: May 2024.

U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year1985 Median Year Built

Bexar County housing stock consists of 563,421 residential units. Pre-1980 homes have elevated likelihood of legacy 100A or fuse service.