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Pearland, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

These fees follow Ordinance No. 1661, effective October 1, 2026. Commercial projects at or above the state threshold must also register with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for accessibility review, which is paid to TDLR and not included in this estimate.

Building Permit
$315.00
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$127.50
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$160.00
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$160.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$160.00
$10,000 repipe
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In Pearland, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $315.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $127.50, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $160.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $160.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $160.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees. 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

Ordinance No. 1661, Exhibit A, Chapter 33 Fee Schedule (City Council packet, September 28, 2026)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Pearland permit portal, or call 281-652-1638.

How Pearland values a job: Commercial permits are priced on project valuation, with minimum valuations of $100 per square foot for new buildings, additions and pools and $30 (no reconfiguration) or $60 (with reconfiguration) per square foot of work area for alterations.

Schedule effective October 1, 2026. Last verified: November 3, 2026

Pearland Permit Fee Schedule

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

Plumbing Permit Fees in Pearland

Residential (1–2 family): Remodel, alteration, or swimming pool
$130.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): New home or addition
$210.00 for the first 2,500 sq ft, plus $7.00 per 100 sq ft or fraction thereof
Residential (1–2 family): Other residential plumbing work (not new, addition, remodel or pool)
$65.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: New, addition, remodel or alteration, or accessory structure (by valuation)
tiered rates by job value‡
Band bases as printed; totals dip just above $50,000 and $500,000
Up to $2,000
$55.00
Over $2,000, up to $50,000
$55.00 plus $2.50 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $500,000
$170.00 plus $3.00 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000
$1,465.00 plus $3.50 per additional $1,000
Commercial / 3+ units: Other commercial plumbing work (not new, addition, remodel or accessory structure)
$200.00 flat
Permit Processing Fee
$30.00†
Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)
$80.00
Special Inspection (same day or after hours) (if applicable)
$130.00
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Inspection (per division) (if applicable)
$65.00
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Review (if applicable)
$30.00
Third or Later Permit Submittal (per reviewer) (if applicable)
$50.00

† Corroborated across official sources, but not printed line-for-line in the linked schedule.

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Pearland Permit Fee Calculator

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

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

Estimated plumbing permit fee
$160.00
Included in this total
Plumbing Permit Fee$130.00
$130.00 flat
Permit Processing Fee$30.00
Total Estimate$160.00

These fees follow Ordinance No. 1661, effective October 1, 2026. Commercial projects at or above the state threshold must also register with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for accessibility review, which is paid to TDLR and not included in this estimate.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Pearland building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 281-652-1638. 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 Pearland

The City of Pearland Permits and Inspections Division takes permit applications through the Cityworks online permit portal, where applicants can also pay fees and schedule inspections. Homeowners may instead use the paper applications in the city's Online Forms section and submit them, or pay by check, at the Permit Office in the City Hall Annex, 3523 Liberty Drive. The city collects permit fees only in person at the City Hall Annex or through Cityworks. Questions: 281-652-1638.

Source: Pearland application instructions

Apply online: Pearland permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
City Hall Annex, 3523 Liberty Dr., Pearland, TX 77581
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Pearland Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Pearland?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $315.00, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Pearland'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 Pearland?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $127.50, based on Pearland's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Pearland?

A residential building permit is $190.00 flat. Electrical and Plumbing permits are flat fees for the default job (Remodel, alteration, or swimming pool), while new construction is priced per sq ft; Mechanical / HVAC permits are flat fees for the default job (Remodel or alteration), 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 Pearland?

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 Ordinance No. 1661, Exhibit A, Chapter 33 Fee Schedule (City Council packet, September 28, 2026). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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