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.

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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Source

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.

Electrical Permit Fees in Alvin

Residential (1–2 family): New home

$100.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Temporary power pole (T-pole), residential

$50.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: New commercial building

$150.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Temporary power pole (T-pole), commercial

$150.00 flat

Repair work on an existing building

$50.00 flat‡

Electrical reconnect

$35.00 flat

Electrical Appliance Connections (select fee rules only)

$1.25 per appliance (each)‡

Electrical Lighting Fixtures (select fee rules only)

$0.35 per fixture (lighting)‡

Electrical Outlets (select fee rules only)

tiered by outlet‡

Over 4, up to 40 outlets

$0.35 per outlet

Over 40 outlets

$0.25 per outlet

Meter Loop and Service (select fee rules only)

$16.00‡

Smoke Detectors (select fee rules only)

$1.00 per smoke detector‡

Electrical Reinspection Fee (Commercial) (if applicable)

$100.00

Electrical Reinspection Fee (Residential) (if applicable)

$50.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Alvin 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

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

Estimated electrical permit fee

$66.00

Included in this total

Electrical Permit Fee$50.00‡

$50.00 flat

Meter Loop and Service$16.00‡

Total Estimate$66.00

Not included in this total

Electrical Appliance Connections$1.25 / appliance‡

Charged per appliance (each); depends on your project's number of appliances.

Electrical Lighting Fixtures$0.35 / fixture‡

Charged per fixture (lighting); depends on your project's number of fixtures.

Electrical Outlets$0.35 per outlet over 4‡

Charged per outlet; depends on your project's number of outlets.

Smoke Detectors$1.00 / smoke‡

Charged per smoke detector; depends on your project's number of smokes.

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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

Building Department Contact

Phone: 281-388-4271
Address: Engineering Department, 1100 West Highway 6, Alvin, TX 77511
Source: Official contact page

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 November 3, 2026.

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