PlainPermitBuilding permit fees in Houston, TX
Short answer: We verified 4 homeowner permit fees for Houston from official fee schedules; the table quotes each one. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with City of Houston, Houston Permitting Center (Houston Public Works).
| Project | Fee | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Fence | $33.56 admin fee plus plan review and permit fees from the City of Houston fee schedule. | “Admin fee: $33.56” Source · checked |
| Interior / bathroom remodel | $33.56 admin fee plus fees from the City of Houston fee schedule. | “Admin fee: $33.56” Source · checked |
| Roof replacement | $33.56 admin fee plus fees from the City of Houston fee schedule. | “Admin fee $33.56” Source · checked |
| Water heater replacement | $34.24 for the first three heaters, $11.41 each after, with a minimum permit fee of $97.56, plus a $33.56 admin fee. (The same page also lists a $91.05 minimum; confirm locally.) | “Fee: $34.24 for the first three; $11.41 per heater thereafter. (Minimum Permit Fee is $97.56) ... Admin fee: $33.56” Source · checked |
Not legal advice. Always confirm with your local building department. Rules change, and your parcel's zoning, HOA, historic district, floodplain or utility work can change the answer. We show the official source and the date we last checked it so you can verify for yourself.