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Freeport, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit
$150.00
200 sq ft remodel area
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Roofing Permit
$80.00
2,000 sq ft roof
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HVAC Permit
$50.00
200 sq ft job area
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Electrical Permit
$50.00
200 sq ft job area
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Plumbing Permit
$75.00
200 sq ft job area
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In Freeport, a building permit for a remodel runs $150.00 in permit fees, a re-roof $80.00, an HVAC change-out $50.00, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $50.00, and a whole-house repipe $75.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area, a 2,000 sq ft roof, and a 200 sq ft job area. 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 Freeport 2026-2027 Master Fee Schedule (Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2026-3064)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Freeport permit portal, or call 979-871-0109.

Last verified: November 3, 2026

Freeport Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Freeport

Residential (1–2 family): Home alteration, renovation, remodel or addition
$0.20 per sq ft, minimum $100.00
Residential (1–2 family): New home, building permit only
$0.45 per sq ft, minimum $100.00
Residential (1–2 family): Carport or shed, any size
$0.20 per sq ft, minimum $25.00
Residential (1–2 family): Detached garage
$0.35 per sq ft, minimum $50.00 (Schedule also prints $0.30 per sq ft, min $25; ask the city)‡
Residential (1–2 family): Driveway
$0.04 per sq ft, minimum $25.00
Residential (1–2 family): Fence
$0.10 per linear foot, minimum $25.00
Residential (1–2 family): Foundation
$0.05 per sq ft, minimum $50.00
Residential (1–2 family): Home demolition
$50.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Siding replacement
$0.04 per sq ft, minimum $25.00
Residential (1–2 family): Window or door replacement
tiered rates by windows
Up to 5 windows
$25.00
Over 5 windows
$25.00 plus $5.00 per additional window
Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial building, new or alteration (by valuation)
tiered rates by job value‡
Printed band bases; the fee dips slightly just past $500,000 and $1,000,000
Up to $500
$25.00
Over $500, up to $2,000
$25.00 plus $3.25 per additional $1,000
Over $2,000, up to $25,000
$75.00 plus $14.00 per additional $1,000
Over $25,000, up to $50,000
$405.00 plus $10.60 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $100,000
$675.00 plus $7.35 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$1,045.00 plus $5.90 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$3,395.45 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000
Over $1,000,000
$5,888.40 plus $3.35 per additional $1,000
Commercial / 3+ units: Multifamily building with 4 or more units, new construction
$0.35 per sq ft, minimum $100.00
House moving
$100.00 flat
Fire Marshal Commercial Plan Review
$75.00 to $750.00 by sq ft‡
Up to 1,999 sq ft
$75.00
Over 1,999, up to 9,999 sq ft
$325.00
Over 9,999, up to 40,000 sq ft
$425.00
Over 40,000 sq ft
$750.00
Plan Review Fee
50% of the permit fee (Printed as preliminary plan review by city staff, 1/2 permit fee)‡
Floodplain Permit (if applicable)
$50.00
Re-Inspection Fee (after 2nd failed inspection) (if applicable)
$25.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Freeport Permit Fee Calculator

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Permit type
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sq ft
505,000 sq ft
Estimated building permit fee
$150.00
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$40.00
200 sq ft × $0.20 per sq ft
Minimum Permit Fee Adjustment$60.00
Minimum permit fee: $100.00
Plan Review Fee$50.00‡
Total Estimate$150.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Freeport building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 979-871-0109. 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 Freeport

Apply to the City of Freeport Building Department at City Hall, 1201 North Ave. H, or through the city's online permit portal. Most construction and remodeling needs a permit and, in most cases, drawings. If you hire a contractor for work at your home, the contractor must pull the permits, and contractors must hold the licenses or insurance their trade requires. Building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical work each need a separate permit; building permit applications are submitted with detailed drawings and two sets of plans. Call the Building Department at 979-871-0109.

Source: Freeport application instructions

Apply online: Freeport permit portal
Building Department Contact
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1201 North Ave. H, Freeport, TX 77541

Freeport Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Freeport?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $150.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Freeport'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 Freeport?

The roofing permit for a residential re-roof runs $80.00, assuming a 2,000 sq ft roof (the schedule prices per unit), based on Freeport's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Freeport?

A residential building permit is $0.20 per sq ft, minimum $100.00. Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and Roofing permits are priced per sq ft. 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 Freeport?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee (50% of the permit fee (Printed as preliminary plan review by city staff, 1/2 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 Freeport 2026-2027 Master Fee Schedule (Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2026-3064). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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