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Bellville, TX Permit Fees (2026)

Building permit fees and building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permit fees for Bellville, straight from the official fee schedule, with a free permit fee calculator below.

Building Permit
$200.00
200 sq ft remodel area
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Roofing Permit
$162.50
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$200.00
one system
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Electrical Permit
$200.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$200.00
$10,000 repipe
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In Bellville, a building permit for a remodel runs $200.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $162.50, an HVAC change-out $200.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $200.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $200.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area and one system. Each figure is that single permit only: a job that combines trades, like a kitchen remodel with electrical and plumbing work, pays each applicable permit. Pick a project to load it in the calculator below.

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City of Bellville Code of Ordinances, Appendix A Fee Schedule, Article A3.000 Building Related Fees

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits.

Official Fee Schedule

Call the building department at 979-865-3136.

Last verified: November 3, 2026

Bellville Permit Fee Schedule

Every documented rule for each permit type, straight from the official schedule.

Building Permit Fees in Bellville

Residential (1–2 family): Home remodel (by sq ft)
tiered rates by sq ft‡
Up to 1,000 sq ft
$100.00
Over 1,000, up to 2,500 sq ft
$200.00
Over 2,500, up to 2,501 sq ft
$250.00
Over 2,501 sq ft
$250.00 plus $3.00 per additional 100 sq ft
Residential (1–2 family): New single-family home (by sq ft)
tiered rates by sq ft‡
Up to 500 sq ft
$300.00
Over 500, up to 1,000 sq ft
$450.00
Over 1,000, up to 1,500 sq ft
$700.00
Over 1,500, up to 2,000 sq ft
$1,000.00
Over 2,000, up to 2,500 sq ft
$1,250.00
Over 2,500, up to 3,000 sq ft
$1,500.00
Over 3,000, up to 3,001 sq ft
$2,150.00
Over 3,001 sq ft
$2,150.00 plus $300.00 per additional 500 sq ft
Residential (1–2 family): Home demolition, no utilities connected
$50.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Home demolition, utilities connected
$100.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial or multifamily building, new or remodel (by valuation)
tiered rates by job value‡
As printed: each band uses its own base, so fees jump at band edges
Up to $1,000
$225.00
Over $1,000, up to $50,000
$350.00 plus $6.00 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $100,000
$400.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$600.00 plus $4.00 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$1,800.00 plus $3.00 per additional $1,000
Over $1,000,000
$3,500.00 plus $2.00 per additional $1,000
Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial demolition, no utilities connected
$100.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial demolition, utilities connected
$150.00 flat
Accessory storage building over 200 sq ft (by sq ft)
tiered rates by sq ft‡
Up to 1,000 sq ft
$150.00
Over 1,000, up to 1,500 sq ft
$350.00
Over 1,500, up to 2,000 sq ft
$500.00
Over 2,000, up to 2,500 sq ft
$625.00
Over 2,500, up to 3,000 sq ft
$750.00
Over 3,000, up to 3,001 sq ft
$1,075.00
Over 3,001 sq ft
$1,075.00 plus $150.00 per additional 500 sq ft
Carport with concrete slab
$150.00 flat
Carport without concrete slab
$100.00 flat
Concrete driveway, approach, or patio
$75.00 flat
Deck, porch, or patio cover or enclosure with slab
$150.00 flat
Deck, porch, or patio cover or enclosure, no slab
$100.00 flat
Fence over 7 ft tall
$30.00 flat
Foundation repair (engineer plans required)
$100.00 flat
Move a building (relocation permit)
$200.00 flat
Solar panels, building permit (electrical permit separate)
$150.00 flat
Swimming pool
$100.00 flat
Fire Plan Review (Commercial and Multifamily Construction)
tiered by job value (Gaps between printed bands are priced on the next band up)‡
Up to $6,250
$200.00
Over $6,250, up to $250,000
$300.00
Over $250,000, up to $500,000
$450.00
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$575.00
Over $1,000,000, up to $3,000,000
$850.00
Over $3,000,000, up to $6,000,000
$1,250.00
Over $6,000,000
$1,350.00 plus $0.35 per additional $1,000
Inspection Fee (per inspection)
$50.00 per inspection
Plan Check Fee
50% of the permit fee (Printed as one half of the cost of the building permit)‡
Fire Code Inspection (Fire Alarm or Sprinkler System, Each System) (if applicable)
tiered by job value (Gaps between printed bands are priced on the next band up)‡
Up to $6,250
$200.00
Over $6,250, up to $250,000
$300.00
Over $250,000, up to $500,000
$450.00
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$575.00
Over $1,000,000, up to $3,000,000
$850.00
Over $3,000,000, up to $6,000,000
$1,250.00
Over $6,000,000
$1,350.00 plus $0.35 per additional $1,000
Fire Pre-Construction Meeting (if applicable)
$200.00
Fire Site Plan Inspection (if applicable)
$125.00
Fire Site Plan Review (if applicable)
$250.00
Reinspection Fee (each failed inspection) (if applicable)
$75.00
Utility Connection Inspection (if applicable)
$50.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Bellville Permit Fee Calculator

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14 documented rates for this permit type; pick the one that matches your job.

sq ft
505,000 sq ft
Estimated building permit fee
$200.00
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$100.00‡
$100.00 flat for up to 1,000 sq ft (see the fee table above)
Inspection Fee (Per Inspection)$50.00
Assumes 1 inspection; the building department sets the actual count for your project.
Plan Check Fee$50.00‡
Total Estimate$200.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Bellville building department before applying. Phone: 979-865-3136. Permit fees only; excludes impact fees, utility connection charges, and other non-permit charges.

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How to Apply for a Permit in Bellville

Building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical (HVAC) permit applications are in the City Forms section of the city website; City Hall is at 30 S. Holland St., Bellville. Any homeowner or contractor can pull a building permit; electrical and plumbing permits are pulled by a licensed master (or by a homeowner doing their own work on the home they live in), and mechanical permits by a contractor with liability insurance on file with the city. On all new construction, additions and remodeling projects, building plans must be submitted for review and approved by the Building Inspector before the permit is issued, and all applicable fees must be paid first. Separate permits are required for electrical, plumbing and mechanical work. Call City Hall at 979-865-3136 to request inspections (none on weekends or city holidays); the final inspection must pass before occupancy.

Source: Bellville application instructions

Building Department Contact
Address
30 S. Holland, Bellville, TX 77418

Bellville Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Bellville?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $200.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Bellville's sourced fee schedule, and it covers the building permit alone; a job that combines trades pays each applicable permit. Calculate your job's value for an itemized total.

How Much Does a Roofing Permit Cost in Bellville?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $162.50, based on Bellville's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Bellville?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by sq ft. Electrical, Plumbing, and Roofing permits are flat fees; Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per system. New construction is priced separately from remodel and alteration work; the calculator asks which kind of job yours is. Every rate comes straight from the sourced fee schedule above. Enter your job's details for an itemized total.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Bellville?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Check Fee (50% of the permit fee (Printed as one half of the cost of the building permit)). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from City of Bellville Code of Ordinances, Appendix A Fee Schedule, Article A3.000 Building Related Fees. See the official schedule. Last verified .

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