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Fairchilds, TX Permit Fees (2026)

Building permit fees and building permit fees for Fairchilds, straight from the official fee schedule, with a free permit fee calculator below.

Fort Bend County's Engineering Department issues development permits in the Village of Fairchilds under a 2014 interlocal agreement that has permit fees paid directly to the county, and the county's 2024 flood regulations list the Village among the places they cover. The Village's own flood ordinance reaches only the floodplain, so ask the county whether a structure outside it needs the permit. A 2016 agreement lets the county Fire Marshal permit commercial buildings in the Village once it adopts the county fire code; that adoption is unconfirmed, so ask whether the Fire Marshal fees shown apply. See the Fort Bend County fee schedule

The Village of Fairchilds publishes no building, electrical, plumbing or mechanical permit fee. Fort Bend County issues development permits in the Village on the county's schedule: a flat development permit ($100, or $150 in a floodplain) for new structures of 400 square feet or more, floodplain work and similar development. The Village's own flood ordinance covers only the floodplain, so confirm with the county whether a structure outside it needs the permit. Fire Marshal fees on commercial, public and larger multifamily buildings apply only if the Village has adopted the county fire code. Work started without a permit is charged double. Village plat, plan review and public improvement inspection fees for subdivisions and site plans (Ordinance 2018-4) are separate.

Building Permit
$100.00
$50,000 remodel
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HVAC Permit
No City Permit
none issued here
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Electrical Permit
No City Permit
none issued here
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Plumbing Permit
No City Permit
none issued here
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Fort Bend County Departmental Fee Collection Schedule FY2027 (Commissioners Court Item 20A, 9/10/2026, effective 10/1/2026)

Covers building permits.

Fort Bend County's Engineering Department issues development permits in the Village of Fairchilds under a 2014 interlocal agreement that has permit fees paid directly to the county, and the county's 2024 flood regulations list the Village among the places they cover. The Village's own flood ordinance reaches only the floodplain, so ask the county whether a structure outside it needs the permit. A 2016 agreement lets the county Fire Marshal permit commercial buildings in the Village once it adopts the county fire code; that adoption is unconfirmed, so ask whether the Fire Marshal fees shown apply. See the Fort Bend County fee schedule

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Fairchilds permit portal, or call 281-633-7500.

How Fairchilds values a job: Fort Bend County issues flat development permits rather than building-code permits, and its Fire Marshal fee for commercial buildings is priced per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area.

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

Fairchilds Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Fairchilds

Residential (1–2 family): Addition or building modification of 400 sq ft or more (development permit)
$100.00 flat‡
Residential (1–2 family): New home, mobile home or accessory structure of 400 sq ft or more (development permit)
$100.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Addition or modification in a floodplain (Special Flood Hazard Area)
$150.00 flat‡
Residential (1–2 family): New home or structure in a floodplain (Special Flood Hazard Area)
$150.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Interior lease build-out or change of ownership or use, platted property (development permit)
$100.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial development on platted property (development permit)
$100.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Interior build-out or change of ownership or use, unplatted property (development permit)
$250.00 flat‡
Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial development on unplatted property (development permit)
$250.00 flat
Address verification and power release (new construction)
$25.00‡
Civil site plan review (County Engineer, commercial) (new construction)
$275.00‡
Fire Marshal construction or build-out fee (per 1,000 sq ft)
tiered by sq ft (gross)
Over 0 sq ft
$250.00 per 1,000 sq ft
Fire Marshal site and civil plan review (new commercial building) (new construction)
$250.00‡
Commercial cooking exhaust duct test (lights and smoke) (if applicable)
$300.00
Commercial cooking fire extinguishing system permit (if applicable)
$300.00
Commercial driveway (right-of-way permit) (if applicable)
$550.00
Emergency responder radio coverage system permit (if applicable)
$300.00
Fire alarm or detection system devices (if applicable)
$1.00 per device
Fire alarm or detection system permit (base) (if applicable)
$300.00
Fire Marshal certificate of compliance (change of use or ownership) (if applicable)
$250.00
Fire Marshal plan re-submittal (changes after initial submittal) (if applicable)
$200.00
Fire Marshal re-inspection or failure to show (if applicable)
$300.00
Fire pump permit (if applicable)
$350.00
Fire sprinkler heads (if applicable)
$1.00 per head (sprinkler)
Fire sprinkler system permit (per riser) (if applicable)
tiered by riser (sprinkler) ($300 per riser for risers 1 to 5, then $100 per riser)‡
Up to 5 risers
$300.00 per riser
Over 5 risers
$100.00 per riser
Residential driveway on curb and gutter (right-of-way permit) (if applicable)
$150.00‡
Temporary construction driveway (right-of-way permit) (if applicable)
$165.00
Underground fire main and backflow preventer plans (if applicable)
$300.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Estimated building permit fee
$100.00
Building Permit Fee$100.00‡
$100.00 flat
Total Estimate$100.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

The Village of Fairchilds publishes no building, electrical, plumbing or mechanical permit fee. Fort Bend County issues development permits in the Village on the county's schedule: a flat development permit ($100, or $150 in a floodplain) for new structures of 400 square feet or more, floodplain work and similar development. The Village's own flood ordinance covers only the floodplain, so confirm with the county whether a structure outside it needs the permit. Fire Marshal fees on commercial, public and larger multifamily buildings apply only if the Village has adopted the county fire code. Work started without a permit is charged double. Village plat, plan review and public improvement inspection fees for subdivisions and site plans (Ordinance 2018-4) are separate.

Permit fees for Fairchilds are administered by Fort Bend County; the fees shown are the Fort Bend County schedule.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Fort Bend County building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 281-633-7500. 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 Fairchilds

Fort Bend County's Engineering Department issues development permits inside the Village of Fairchilds under an interlocal agreement. Apply online through the county's MyGovernmentOnline portal at mgoconnect.org (create an account, then a Residential or Commercial Development Permit application); a Residential Development Permit is required for any new structure on residential property, or addition to an existing structure, of 400 square feet or more, and work in the floodplain needs a permit too. New structures need a CenterPoint address verification letter, and an application includes a site plan, the recorded deed, a metes and bounds description for property outside a platted subdivision, septic design drawings where a septic system will serve the structure, and other agencies' permits. Commercial projects first get County Engineer approval of civil construction drawings. Fees are paid to the county, and work started before the permit is issued pays double. Applications, power release and inspection requests go to Permits@fbctx.gov or 281-633-7500. Plats, subdivision construction plans and site plans go to the Village of Fairchilds, which takes visits by appointment only: (346) 691-3720, mayor@fairchildstx.gov, P.O. Box 81, Needville, TX 77461.

Source: Fairchilds application instructions

Apply online: Fairchilds permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
301 Jackson St., 4th Floor, Richmond, TX 77469
Hours
Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4 PM
Village
(346) 691-3720 by appointment only, mayor@fairchildstx.gov, P.O. Box 81, Needville, TX 77461

Fairchilds Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Fairchilds?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $100.00, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Fairchilds'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.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from Fort Bend County Departmental Fee Collection Schedule FY2027 (Commissioners Court Item 20A, 9/10/2026, effective 10/1/2026). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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