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.
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.
Jump to Permit Fee CalculatorOrdinance No. 1661, Exhibit A, Chapter 33 Fee Schedule (City Council packet, September 28, 2026)
Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits.
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.
Roofing Permit Fees in Pearland
† Corroborated across official sources, but not printed line-for-line in the linked schedule.
‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.
Homeowners and contractors planning a project check Pearland roofing permit fees here first. One sponsor per trade, flat monthly rate.
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Pick a permit type and adjust the job value. Total updates instantly, itemized below.
‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.
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.
Homeowners and contractors planning a project check Pearland roofing permit fees here first. One sponsor per trade, flat monthly rate.
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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- Phone
- 281-652-1638
- Address
- City Hall Annex, 3523 Liberty Dr., Pearland, TX 77581
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Source
- Official contact page
Pearland Permit Fee FAQs
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