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Sealy, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

A staff report for the November 3, 2026 City Council meeting proposes amending the Master Fee Schedule for 2027, including raising the electrical meter loop and service fee (for example from $25 to $35 up to 200 amps), panels from $25 to $35, the plumbing fixture fee from $10 to $20 each and the water heater fee from $20 to $25, and adding a review fee of one quarter of the permit fee for resubmitted home plans. The item was listed for presentation and discussion, not adoption. Estimates here use the schedule approved September 15, 2026.

Building Permit
$310.00
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$160.00
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$85.00
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$60.00
200 A service
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Plumbing Permit
$185.00
15-fixture scope
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In Sealy, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $310.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $160.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $85.00, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $60.00, and a whole-house repipe $185.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume 200 A service and a 15-fixture scope. 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 Sealy Master Fee Schedule, Exhibit A (approved September 15, 2026)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Call the building department at 979-885-1669.

How Sealy values a job: New homes and duplexes are priced by square footage; all other permits are priced on the cost or valuation of the work.

Last verified: November 3, 2026

Sealy Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Sealy

Residential (1–2 family): Remodel, accessory structure, flatwork, or driveway (by valuation)
tiered rates by job value (As printed: the fee steps down from $275 to $260 above $50,000)‡
Under $1,000
$75.00
From $1,000, up to $1,001
$30.00
Over $1,001, up to $50,000
$30.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $50,001
$260.00
Over $50,001, up to $100,001
$260.00 plus $4.00 per additional $1,000
Over $100,001, up to $500,000
$460.00 plus $3.00 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $500,001
$1,660.00
Over $500,001
$1,660.00 plus $2.00 per additional $1,000
Residential (1–2 family): New home, duplex, or residential addition
$0.70 per sq ft or fraction thereof
Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial building, new or alteration (by valuation)
tiered rates by job value‡
As printed: each band uses its own base, so fees jump at band edges
Under $10,000
$75.00
From $10,000, up to $10,001
$550.00
Over $10,001, up to $50,000
$550.00 plus $5.75 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $50,001
$800.00
Over $50,001, up to $100,000
$800.00 plus $4.75 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $100,001
$1,000.00
Over $100,001, up to $500,000
$1,000.00 plus $3.50 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $500,001
$3,500.00
Over $500,001, up to $1,000,000
$3,500.00 plus $3.00 per additional $1,000
Over $1,000,000, up to $1,000,001
$4,064.00
Over $1,000,001
$4,064.00 plus $3.00 per additional $1,000
Demolition of a building or structure (by cubic feet)
tiered rates by cubics‡
Up to 100,000 cubics
$250.00
Over 100,000 cubics
$250.00 plus $2.50 per additional 1,000 cubics
Moving a building or structure
$250.00 flat‡
Commercial Plan Review Fee
50% of the permit fee
Permit Issuance Fee
$35.00
Certificate of Occupancy, New Use or New Tenant (if applicable)
$100.00
Reinspection Fee (each failed inspection) (if applicable)
$75.00
Third and Later Plan Submittal Review (Commercial) (if applicable)
50% of designated fees (printed as '1/2 of the original Commercial Plan Review Fee')

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Sealy Permit Fee Calculator

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

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Project type
Kind of work
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3 documented rates for this permit type; pick the one that matches your job.

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$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$310.00
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$275.00‡
$30.00 + 49 × $5.00 per $1,000 over $1,001 (see the fee table above)
As printed: the fee steps down from $275 to $260 above $50,000
Permit Issuance Fee$35.00
Total Estimate$310.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

A staff report for the November 3, 2026 City Council meeting proposes amending the Master Fee Schedule for 2027, including raising the electrical meter loop and service fee (for example from $25 to $35 up to 200 amps), panels from $25 to $35, the plumbing fixture fee from $10 to $20 each and the water heater fee from $20 to $25, and adding a review fee of one quarter of the permit fee for resubmitted home plans. The item was listed for presentation and discussion, not adoption. Estimates here use the schedule approved September 15, 2026.

New homes and duplexes are priced by square footage; all other permits are priced on the cost or valuation of the work.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Sealy building department before applying. Phone: 979-885-1669. 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 Sealy

Submit the City of Sealy permit application for your trade (building, roof, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or swimming pool) with the documents listed on the plan review checklists to the Planning and Community Development Department at 405 Main Street, Sealy; the city processes all permits and applications there. Plan review fees for plans other than single-family and duplex homes are due when the application and plans are submitted, and permit fees are paid at or before permit issuance. Contractors register with the city each year. Fees are doubled if work begins before a permit is issued. Application forms are PDF downloads on the Building and Inspection page.

Source: Sealy application instructions

Building Department Contact
Address
405 Main Street, P.O. Box 517, Sealy, TX 77474

Sealy Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Sealy?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $310.00, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Sealy'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 Sealy?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $160.00, based on Sealy's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Sealy?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value (As printed: the fee steps down from $275 to $260 above $50,000). Electrical permits are priced per amp; Plumbing permits are priced per fixture; Mechanical / HVAC and Roofing permits scale with the value of the job. 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 Sealy?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Commercial Plan Review Fee (50% of the permit fee), Electrical Plan Examination Fee (50% of the permit fee) and Plan Review Fee (Commercial Plumbing and Mechanical) (50% of the permit fee). Each is included in the estimates it applies to; the fee schedule above shows which permits and job types each one covers.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from City of Sealy Master Fee Schedule, Exhibit A (approved September 15, 2026). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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