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Anahuac, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

The City's posted 2022 fee sheet and its basic permit application print some plumbing and electrical amounts that differ from the adopted 2019 ordinance (for example plumbing fixtures at $2 each, water heaters at $15, pool supply and drain at $10, and sewer or water line inspections at $100 instead of $30); this page uses the ordinance figures, so ask City Hall (409-267-6681) which amount applies before you budget.

Building Permit
$1,091.25
200 sq ft remodel area
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HVAC Permit
$130.00
3-ton system
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Plumbing Permit
$160.00
15-fixture scope
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In Anahuac, a building permit for a remodel runs $1,091.25 in permit fees, an HVAC change-out $130.00, and a whole-house repipe $160.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area, a 3-ton system, 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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Source

City of Anahuac Ordinance No. 2019-07-02 (building codes, permit fees and site plans) with Appendices A to E, in the Commercial Permit Application Packet

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

Official Fee Schedule

Call the building department at 409-267-6681.

How Anahuac values a job: Building permit fees are set by the total square footage of the work, not by job value.

Schedule effective July 8, 2019. Last verified: November 3, 2026

Anahuac Permit Fee Schedule

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

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Anahuac

Air conditioning install or replacement (by tons)
tiered rates by tons
Up to 5 tons
$20.00
Over 5, up to 15 tons
$30.00
Over 15 tons
$50.00
Inspection Fee
$100.00‡
Permit Processing Fee
$10.00
Contractor Annual Registration Fee (if applicable)
$100.00
Re-Inspection Fee (if applicable)
$100.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Anahuac Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type
Project type
Kind of work
tons
110 tons
Estimated mechanical / HVAC permit fee
$130.00
Included in this total
Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fee$20.00
$20.00 flat for up to 5 tons (see the fee table above)
Inspection Fee$100.00‡
Permit Processing Fee$10.00
Total Estimate$130.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

The City's posted 2022 fee sheet and its basic permit application print some plumbing and electrical amounts that differ from the adopted 2019 ordinance (for example plumbing fixtures at $2 each, water heaters at $15, pool supply and drain at $10, and sewer or water line inspections at $100 instead of $30); this page uses the ordinance figures, so ask City Hall (409-267-6681) which amount applies before you budget.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Anahuac building department before applying. Phone: 409-267-6681. 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 Anahuac

Building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits are issued by the City of Anahuac at City Hall, 501 Miller Street. Download the Residential or Commercial Permit Application Packet (or the Basic Permit Application for trade work) from the City's document library under City Services, Permits and Applications, Building Permits. Bring or email the application with your driver's license, master (trade) license and proof of insurance to permits@anahuac.us; emailed applications are paid by credit card over the phone, and in person the City takes cash, credit card or check. Contractors and subcontractors must register with the City each year. The City forwards building plans to Bureau Veritas for plan review, and inspections are requested from Bureau Veritas at 877-837-8775 or inspectionstx@us.bureauveritas.com. There is no online permit portal for City permits. Commercial projects also go through Chambers County's fire code review, permit and inspection, applied for separately on the County's online portal.

Source: Anahuac application instructions

Building Department Contact
Address
501 Miller Street, P O Box 578, Anahuac, TX 77514
Hours
Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Anahuac Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Anahuac?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $1,091.25, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Anahuac'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 Anahuac?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by sq ft. Electrical permits are priced per outlet; Plumbing permits are priced per fixture; Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per ton. 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 Anahuac?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Building Plan Review Fee (25% 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 Anahuac Ordinance No. 2019-07-02 (building codes, permit fees and site plans) with Appendices A to E, in the Commercial Permit Application Packet. See the official schedule. Last verified .

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