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Alvin, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

Roofing Permit
$112.50
2,000 sq ft (20-square) roof
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HVAC Permit
$50.00
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$66.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$50.00
$10,000 repipe
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In Alvin, a re-roof runs $112.50 in permit fees, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $50.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $66.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $50.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 2,000 sq ft (20-square) roof. 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 Alvin Code of Ordinances, Chapter 28 Comprehensive Fee Ordinance, Sec. 28-2 (Supplement 47; building sections as enacted by Ord. 22-II, June 2, 2022)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Alvin permit portal, or call 281-388-4271.

How Alvin values a job: Commercial building permits, including commercial swimming pools, are priced on construction value.

Schedule effective June 2, 2022. Last verified: November 3, 2026

Alvin Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Alvin

Residential (1–2 family): New home
$0.40 per sq ft, minimum $50.00
Residential (1–2 family): Demolition of a building or structure, residential
$100.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Foundation repair
tiered rates by piers, minimum $50.00
Up to 50 piers
$80.00
Over 50 piers
$80.00 plus $3.50 per additional pier
Residential (1–2 family): Moving a building or structure, residential
$100.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Siding replacement
$70.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Solar panel installation
tiered rates by sq ft, minimum $50.00
Up to 2,000 sq ft
$75.00
Over 2,000 sq ft
$75.00 plus $20.00 per additional 1,000 sq ft
Residential (1–2 family): Swimming pool
$0.70 per sq ft (pool area), minimum $50.00
Residential (1–2 family): Window replacement
tiered rates by windows, minimum $50.00
Up to 5 windows
$70.00
Over 5 windows
$70.00 plus $7.00 per additional window
Commercial / 3+ units: New building, addition, alteration, or swimming pool (by construction value)
tiered rates by job value, minimum $50.00
Up to $1,000
$15.00
Over $1,000, up to $50,000
$15.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $100,000
$260.00 plus $4.00 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$460.00 plus $3.00 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000
$1,660.00 plus $2.00 per additional $1,000
Commercial / 3+ units: Demolition of a building or structure, commercial
$100.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Moving a building or structure, commercial
$100.00 flat
Plan Review Fee (Commercial)
50% of the permit fee‡
Plan Review Fee (Residential)
50% of the permit fee‡
Driveway and Culvert Permit (if applicable)
$75.00
Permit Renewal (Commercial, job not complete in 6 months) (if applicable)
$300.00
Permit Renewal (Residential, job not complete in 6 months) (if applicable)
$150.00
Reinspection Fee (Commercial) (if applicable)
$100.00
Reinspection Fee (Residential) (if applicable)
$100.00
Storm Water Permit (sites up to 1 acre) (if applicable)
$45.00
Swimming Pool Permit (private pool) (select fee rules only) (if applicable)
$25.00‡
Swimming Pool Permit (public pool) (if applicable)
$40.00‡

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Alvin does not have a documented building fee for this project type in our sourced data yet. Check the official fee schedule linked above, or ask the building department.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Alvin building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 281-388-4271. 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 Alvin

Apply online through the City of Alvin MyGov portal; register as a contractor or homeowner first, then submit applications, follow review comments, print the approved permit and schedule inspections there. Electrical, plumbing and mechanical work each need their own permit, separate from the building permit. New commercial and home construction needs two sets of engineer-sealed drawings plus a survey and plot plan, and a pre-development meeting is required before plats, plans or site plans are submitted. Homeowners remodeling or repairing their own homes must show proof of homestead exemption before buying a permit. Inspections need 24 hours' notice: request them in MyGov or call 281-388-4271.

Source: Alvin application instructions

Apply online: Alvin permit portal
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Engineering Department, 1100 West Highway 6, Alvin, TX 77511

Alvin Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Roofing Permit Cost in Alvin?

The roofing permit for a residential re-roof runs $112.50, assuming a 2,000 sq ft (20-square) roof (the schedule prices per unit), based on Alvin's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Alvin?

Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical / HVAC permits are flat fees; Roofing permits are priced per square. 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 Alvin?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee (Commercial) (50% of the permit fee) and Plan Review Fee (Residential) (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 Alvin Code of Ordinances, Chapter 28 Comprehensive Fee Ordinance, Sec. 28-2 (Supplement 47; building sections as enacted by Ord. 22-II, June 2, 2022). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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