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.

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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Source

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.

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Bellville

Residential (1–2 family): HVAC system, new or replacement, home (per unit)

$100.00 per system (HVAC unit), minimum $50.00

Residential (1–2 family): Fire damper, home (per damper)

$10.00 per damper, minimum $50.00

Residential (1–2 family): Fireplace, home (per fireplace)

$25.00 per fireplace, minimum $50.00

Residential (1–2 family): New boiler, 1,000,000 BTU or less, home

$75.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: HVAC system, new or replacement, commercial (per unit)

$175.00 per system (HVAC unit), minimum $100.00

Commercial / 3+ units: Fire damper, commercial (per damper)

$10.00 per damper, minimum $100.00

Commercial / 3+ units: New boiler, 1,000,000 BTU or less, commercial

$75.00 flat, minimum $100.00

Commercial / 3+ units: Replacement air handler, commercial (per unit)

$30.00 per unit (air handler), minimum $100.00

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)‡

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

Pick a permit type and adjust the job value. Total updates instantly, itemized below.

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Job type

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

Systems (HVAC unit)

system

15 systems

Inspections

Estimated mechanical / HVAC permit fee

$200.00

Included in this total

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fee$100.00

1 system (HVAC unit) × $100.00 per system (HVAC unit)

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

Phone: 979-865-3136
Email: denise@cityofbellville.com
Address: 30 S. Holland, Bellville, TX 77418
Source: Official contact page

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 November 3, 2026.

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