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Mont Belvieu, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

The posted fee schedule prints no plan review or processing fee, but a City staff fee comparison presented to Council in October 2022 listed, as charges then in effect, a $30 processing fee and plan review of $0.15 per sq ft on new homes, plan review of $0.15 per sq ft on new commercial buildings and a $100 plan review on commercial renovations; ask the Building Department (281-576-2213) whether they still apply. Electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fence and driveway permits are free but still required.

In Mont Belvieu, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $20.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $20.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $0.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $0.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $0.00. 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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City of Mont Belvieu Fee Schedule, Exhibit A (Building and Permit Fees)

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

Apply online at the Mont Belvieu permit portal, or call 281-576-2213.

Last verified: November 3, 2026

Mont Belvieu Permit Fee Schedule

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

Electrical Permit Fees in Mont Belvieu

Electrical work (no cost; permit still required)
$0.00 flat
After-Hours Inspection (each additional half hour) (if applicable)
$150.00
After-Hours Inspection (first hour) (if applicable)
$300.00
Re-Inspection Fee (after second failed inspection) (if applicable)
$50.00
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Mont Belvieu Permit Fee Calculator

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

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Project type
Kind of work
Estimated electrical permit fee
$0.00
Electrical Permit Fee$0.00
$0.00 flat
Total Estimate$0.00

The posted fee schedule prints no plan review or processing fee, but a City staff fee comparison presented to Council in October 2022 listed, as charges then in effect, a $30 processing fee and plan review of $0.15 per sq ft on new homes, plan review of $0.15 per sq ft on new commercial buildings and a $100 plan review on commercial renovations; ask the Building Department (281-576-2213) whether they still apply. Electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fence and driveway permits are free but still required.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Mont Belvieu building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 281-576-2213. 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 Mont Belvieu

Apply online through My Government Online (MGO Connect): create a free customer portal account, choose City of Mont Belvieu as the jurisdiction, then apply, upload plans as PDFs, pay fees, request inspections and print your permit there. State-licensed contractors must register with the City before working (upload the Contractor Registration form with the permit, or email it to permits@montbelvieu.net). Inspections requested before 8:00 a.m. Monday through Friday are done the same day; foundations may never be poured without a City inspection. Permits listed as no cost are still required. Portal support: 1-866-957-3764 (option 1; option 5 for inspections).

Source: Mont Belvieu application instructions

Apply online: Mont Belvieu permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
11607 Eagle Drive, Mont Belvieu, TX 77523
Source
https://www.montbelvieu.net/Directory.aspx?did=25 ; https://www.montbelvieu.net/161/Building-Permits-and-Inspections

Mont Belvieu Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Mont Belvieu?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $20.00, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Mont Belvieu'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 Mont Belvieu?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $20.00, based on Mont Belvieu's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Mont Belvieu?

A residential building permit is $20.00 flat. Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and 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.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from City of Mont Belvieu Fee Schedule, Exhibit A (Building and Permit Fees). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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