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Sweeny, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit
$100.00
200 sq ft remodel area
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Roofing Permit
No City Permit
none issued here
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HVAC Permit
$50.00
$10,000 change-out
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Plumbing Permit
$97.50
15-fixture scope
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In Sweeny, a building permit for a remodel runs $100.00 in permit fees, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $50.00, and a whole-house repipe $97.50. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area and a 15-fixture scope. 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 Sweeny Comprehensive Fee Schedule (Ord. No. 26-102, adopted June 16, 2026)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Call the building department at (979) 548-3321.

Schedule effective June 16, 2026. Last verified: November 3, 2026

Sweeny Permit Fee Schedule

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

Plumbing Permit Fees in Sweeny

Plumbing fixtures and appliances
$60.00 base, plus $2.50 per fixture (fixtures and plumbing appliances)
Swimming pool plumbing (all inspections included)
$300.00 flat‡
Additional Inspection Fee (remodels and new construction)
$50.00 per inspection (additional: rough-in, cover-up, insulation, final)
Water, Sewer or Gas Piping (each line)
$5.00 per line (water, sewer or gas piping)
Additional Gas Outlet or Wall Furnace (each) (if applicable)
$1.00 per outlet (additional gas outlet or wall furnace)
Additional Heating or Cooling Unit (each) (if applicable)
$1.00 per unit (additional heating or A/C unit)
After-Hours Inspection (if applicable)
$100.00
Gas Heating or Cooling Appliance (original unit) (if applicable)
$5.00
Gas Pressure Test (if applicable)
$15.00
Grease Trap (each) (if applicable)
$10.00 per grease trap
Reinspection Fee (if applicable)
$50.00
Vacuum Breakers or Backflow Devices beyond 5 (each) (if applicable)
$1.50 per device (vacuum breaker or backflow, 6th and up)

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Sweeny Permit Fee Calculator

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fixtures
130 fixtures
Estimated plumbing permit fee
$97.50
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Plumbing Permit Fee$97.50
$60.00 base + 15 fixtures × $2.50 per fixture
Total Estimate$97.50
Not included in this total
Additional Inspection Fee (Remodels and New Construction)$50.00 / inspection
Charged per inspection (additional: rough-in, cover-up, insulation, final); depends on your project's number of inspections.
Water, Sewer or Gas Piping (Each Line)$5.00 / line
Charged per line (water, sewer or gas piping); depends on your project's number of lines.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Sweeny building department before applying. Phone: (979) 548-3321. 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 Sweeny

Email permit applications to info@sweenytx.gov, or bring them to Sweeny City Hall, 102 W. Ashley Wilson Road. Application forms for each permit are on the city's Permit Applications page.

Before applying, contractors must have a contractor information sheet on file with the City of Sweeny, with a copy of a government ID and any state license (see the Contractor Information page).

Permit fees are paid in cash, check or money order; the city does not accept credit cards for permitting.

Request inspections by email to info@sweenytx.gov at least one day ahead; requests received after 4 p.m. go to the next available date. Re-inspection fees must be paid before more inspections are scheduled.

Roofing work needs no city permit since Ordinance 26-105 (July 21, 2026).

Source: Sweeny application instructions

Building Department Contact
Address
102 W. Ashley Wilson Road, Sweeny, TX 77480 (mail: P.O. Box 248)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, closed 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for lunch

Sweeny Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Sweeny?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $100.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Sweeny'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 Are Permit Fees Calculated in Sweeny?

A residential building permit is $0.30 per sq ft (construction area), minimum $25.00. Electrical permits are priced per outlet; Plumbing permits are priced per fixture; Mechanical / HVAC permits are flat fees. Every rate comes straight from the sourced fee schedule above. Enter your job's details for an itemized total.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from City of Sweeny Comprehensive Fee Schedule (Ord. No. 26-102, adopted June 16, 2026). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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