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Manvel, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

The City's trade permit application forms add a $100 permit issue fee that the adopted fee schedule does not print. Estimates for separately pulled new home, addition and commercial trade permits include it; on repair permits the $100 base is read as that fee. Ask the Permits Department how it applies to your permit.

Building Permit
$120.00
200 sq ft remodel area
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Roofing Permit
$50.00
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$100.00
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$100.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$100.00
$10,000 repipe
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In Manvel, a building permit for a remodel runs $120.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $50.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $100.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $100.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $100.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel 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 Manvel Fee Schedule, September 21, 2026 (Resolution 2026-R-44, Exhibit A)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Manvel permit portal, or call 281-489-0630.

Schedule effective September 21, 2026. Last verified: November 3, 2026

Manvel Permit Fee Schedule

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

Plumbing Permit Fees in Manvel

Residential (1–2 family): New home permit issued with the building permit (25% of the building fee)
$0.10 per sq ft (under roof) (25% of the $0.40 per sq ft building permit fee)‡
Residential (1–2 family): Lawn irrigation (sprinkler) system
$140.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Separately pulled permit for a new home or addition
$150.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial new building or addition
$200.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Lawn irrigation (sprinkler) system
$200.00 flat
Repair or alteration permit
$100.00 flat
Backflow Preventer (select fee rules only)
$10.00 per preventer (backflow)‡
Drain or Vent Pipe Alteration or Repair (select fee rules only)
$5.00 per item (drain or vent pipe alteration or repair)‡
Gas Piping Outlets (1 to 5) (select fee rules only)
$5.00 per outlet (gas piping, first 5)‡
Gas Piping Outlets (Each Additional) (select fee rules only)
$1.00 per outlet (gas piping, each over 5)‡
Grease Trap (select fee rules only)
$20.00 per trap (grease)‡
Industrial Waste Interceptor (select fee rules only)
$2.00 per interceptor (industrial waste)‡
Lawn Sprinkler System (select fee rules only)
$30.00 per system (lawn sprinkler)‡
Permit Issue Fee (select fee rules only)
$100.00‡
Plumbing Fixtures (select fee rules only)
$2.50 per fixture‡
Sewer (Building or Trailer Park) (select fee rules only)
$5.00 per sewer (building or trailer park)‡
Swimming Pool (Plumbing) (select fee rules only)
$25.00 per pool‡
Water Heater (select fee rules only)
$7.00 per water heater‡
Water Pipe Install or Repair (select fee rules only)
$5.00 per item (water pipe install or repair)‡
Gas Test (if applicable)
$20.00‡
Permit Renewal (Commercial) (if applicable)
$300.00
Permit Renewal (Residential Individual Permit) (if applicable)
$150.00
Re-Inspection Fee (Commercial) (if applicable)
$100.00
Re-Inspection Fee (Residential) (if applicable)
$50.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Manvel 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

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

Estimated plumbing permit fee
$100.00
Included in this total
Plumbing Permit Fee$100.00
$100.00 flat
Total Estimate$100.00
Not included in this total
Backflow Preventer$10.00 / preventer‡
Charged per preventer (backflow); depends on your project's number of preventers.
Drain or Vent Pipe Alteration or Repair$5.00 / item‡
Charged per item (drain or vent pipe alteration or repair); depends on your project's number of items.
Gas Piping Outlets (1 to 5)$5.00 / outlet‡
Charged per outlet (gas piping, first 5); depends on your project's number of outlets.
Gas Piping Outlets (Each Additional)$1.00 / outlet‡
Charged per outlet (gas piping, each over 5); depends on your project's number of outlets.
Grease Trap$20.00 / trap‡
Charged per trap (grease); depends on your project's number of traps.
Industrial Waste Interceptor$2.00 / interceptor‡
Charged per interceptor (industrial waste); depends on your project's number of interceptors.
Lawn Sprinkler System$30.00 / system‡
Charged per system (lawn sprinkler); depends on your project's number of systems.
Plumbing Fixtures$2.50 / fixture‡
Charged per fixture; depends on your project's number of fixtures.
Sewer (Building or Trailer Park)$5.00 / sewer‡
Charged per sewer (building or trailer park); depends on your project's number of sewers.
Swimming Pool (Plumbing)$25.00 / pool‡
Charged per pool; depends on your project's number of pools.
Water Heater$7.00 / water‡
Charged per water heater; depends on your project's number of waters.
Water Pipe Install or Repair$5.00 / item‡
Charged per item (water pipe install or repair); depends on your project's number of items.

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

The City's trade permit application forms add a $100 permit issue fee that the adopted fee schedule does not print. Estimates for separately pulled new home, addition and commercial trade permits include it; on repair permits the $100 base is read as that fee. Ask the Permits Department how it applies to your permit.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Manvel building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 281-489-0630. 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 Manvel

Register as a contractor with the City of Manvel Permits Department, then submit the permit application for your work (forms on the City's Permit Applications page) through the City's MyGov Collaborator portal or by email to permits@cityofmanvel.com. Commercial applications require detailed plans. Check or cash payments can be made in person at City Hall; card payments carry a 3.25% convenience fee. Inspections are scheduled through MyGov.

Source: Manvel application instructions

Apply online: Manvel permit portal
Building Department Contact
Phone
281-489-0630 (Ext 4)
Address
20025 Highway 6, Manvel, TX 77578
Hours
Mon-Thurs 7:30 am to 5:30 pm; Fri 7:30 am to 11:30 am

Manvel Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Manvel?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $120.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Manvel'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 Manvel?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $50.00, based on Manvel's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Manvel?

A residential building permit is $0.40 per sq ft (under roof), minimum $50.00. Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical / HVAC permits are flat fees for the default job (Repair or alteration permit), while new construction is priced per sq ft; Roofing permits are flat fees. 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 Manvel?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee (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 Manvel Fee Schedule, September 21, 2026 (Resolution 2026-R-44, Exhibit A). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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