Rosenberg, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

Estimates include the 50% plan review fee on building and roofing permits and the Fire Marshal's $100 certificate of occupancy fee on new construction. Other fire code permit fees, impact fees, water and sewer tap fees, the development permit and the $100 contractor registration are not included. Re-inspections cost $100 each, and work started without a permit is charged a $275 investigation fee. Commercial projects with an estimated cost of $50,000 or more also need accessibility registration with TDLR, paid to TDLR directly.

Building Permit

In Rosenberg, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $663.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $112.50, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $220.00, and an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $45.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume one item. 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 Rosenberg Schedule of Fees (posted 10/02/2026); building, trade and development fees per Resolutions R-3576 and R-4093 (R-4093 adopted 8/18/2026, effective 9/1/2026)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Rosenberg permit portal, or call 832-595-3500.

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

Rosenberg Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Rosenberg

Residential (1–2 family): Home remodel, repair, or alteration (by project valuation)

tiered rates by job value

Each band uses its printed base (the printed $450 at $50,000 is $8 above the lower band's formula)

Up to $1,000

$50.00

Over $1,000, up to $50,000

$50.00 plus $8.00 per additional $1,000

Over $50,000, up to $100,000

$450.00 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000

Over $100,000, up to $500,000

$800.00 plus $4.25 per additional $1,000

Over $500,000

$2,500.00 plus $3.00 per additional $1,000

Residential (1–2 family): New single-family home

$0.50 per sq ft (covered area)

Residential (1–2 family): Accessory building over 200 sq ft

$0.50 per sq ft (accessory building)

Residential (1–2 family): Carport or patio cover

$75.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Concrete flatwork or sidewalk

$0.50 per sq ft (concrete)

Residential (1–2 family): Deck

$0.50 per sq ft (deck)

Residential (1–2 family): Driveway

$75.00 per approach (driveway)

Residential (1–2 family): Driveway expansion

$0.50 per sq ft (driveway)

Residential (1–2 family): Fence over 7 ft high

tiered rates by linears‡

Up to 50 linears

$75.00

Over 50 linears

$75.00 plus $10.00 per additional 50 linears

Residential (1–2 family): Foundation repair

$100.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Manufactured or mobile home placement

$275.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Non-portable spa

$150.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Other residential item not listed in the schedule

$50.00 flat‡

Residential (1–2 family): Residential driveway culvert extension

$30.00 per foot (culvert extension)

Residential (1–2 family): Residential driveway culvert installation

$275.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Residential generator

$125.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Siding replacement

$1.00 per linear foot (siding)

Residential (1–2 family): Solar energy system

$125.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Storage building over 200 sq ft

$0.75 per sq ft (storage building)

Residential (1–2 family): Swimming pool with deck

$350.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Swimming pool without deck

$300.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Window replacement

$15.00 per window

Residential (1–2 family): New duplex, townhome, or other new residential building that is not a single-family home (by project valuation)

tiered rates by job value‡

Each band uses its printed base (the printed $450 at $50,000 is $8 above the lower band's formula)

Up to $1,000

$50.00

Over $1,000, up to $50,000

$50.00 plus $8.00 per additional $1,000

Over $50,000, up to $100,000

$450.00 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000

Over $100,000, up to $500,000

$800.00 plus $4.25 per additional $1,000

Over $500,000

$2,500.00 plus $3.00 per additional $1,000

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial building, addition, or alteration (by project valuation)

tiered rates by job value

Each band uses its printed base (the printed $450 at $50,000 is $8 above the lower band's formula)

Up to $1,000

$50.00

Over $1,000, up to $50,000

$50.00 plus $8.00 per additional $1,000

Over $50,000, up to $100,000

$450.00 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000

Over $100,000, up to $500,000

$800.00 plus $4.25 per additional $1,000

Over $500,000

$2,500.00 plus $3.00 per additional $1,000

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial driveway culvert inspection

$100.00 flat

Demolition of a building or structure

$50.00 flat

Moving a building or structure

$100.00 flat

Certificate of Occupancy (Fire Marshal) (new construction)

$100.00‡

Plan Review Fee

50% of the permit fee (50% of the building permit fee)‡

Additional Plan Review (After Second Resubmittal) (if applicable)

$150.00

After-Hours or Weekend Inspection (if applicable)

$100.00 per hour (after-hours or weekend inspection) (Three-hour minimum charge)

Development Permit (In Floodplain) (if applicable)

$100.00‡

Development Permit (Not in Floodplain) (if applicable)

$50.00‡

Investigation Fee (Work Started Without a Permit) (if applicable)

$275.00

Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)

$100.00

Third-Party Inspection (if applicable)

$150.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Electrical Permit Fees in Rosenberg

Residential (1–2 family): Service change, meter loop

$25.00 per item (meter loop)

Residential (1–2 family): Lights, switches and receptacle openings in a new home

$1.25 per outlet (lights, switches, receptacle openings)

Commercial / 3+ units: Lights, switches and receptacle openings in a commercial building

$1.25 per outlet (lights, switches, receptacle openings)

Domestic electric appliance such as a range, oven, dishwasher, disposal or water heater

$5.00 per appliance (each)

Electric sign, shop inspection

$10.00 per circuit (sign)

Electrical reconnection

$25.00 flat

Meter loop for a new or relocated service

$25.00 per item (meter loop)

Motion picture machine, commercial sound equipment, or X-ray machine

$10.00 per machine (each)

Permanently connected electrical equipment not listed elsewhere, 0 to 5 kW

$10.00 per item (connected equipment)

Permanently connected electrical equipment not listed elsewhere, over 5 kW

tiered rates by kws‡

Over 0 kws

$10.00 plus $1.00 per additional kw

Permanently installed motor

$10.00 per motor (permanently installed)

Sign installation

$10.00 per circuit (sign)

Temporary cut-in made permanent

$25.00 flat

Temporary installation for a carnival, show or display, 10 kVA or less

$50.00 flat

Temporary pole

$75.00 flat

Permit Application Fee (Electrical)

$20.00

After-Hours or Weekend Inspection (if applicable)

$100.00 per hour (after-hours or weekend inspection) (Three-hour minimum charge)

Investigation Fee (Work Started Without a Permit) (if applicable)

$275.00

Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)

$100.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Rosenberg Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Job type

13 documented rates for this permit type; pick the one that matches your job.

Items (meter loop)

item

15 items

Estimated electrical permit fee

$45.00

Included in this total

Electrical Permit Fee$25.00

1 item (meter loop) × $25.00 per item (meter loop)

Permit Application Fee (Electrical)$20.00

Total Estimate$45.00

Estimate only. Confirm with the Rosenberg building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 832-595-3500. 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 Rosenberg

Apply online through the City's MGO Connect portal (My Government Online): upload documents, follow plan review, schedule inspections and pay permit fees there. Depending on the work, a project may need one or more separate permits: building, concrete (sidewalks and driveways in the public right-of-way), development (site plan), electrical, mechanical (heating and air conditioning) and plumbing. The Building Permits and Inspections page lists work that needs no permit, including fences not over 7 feet high, finish work such as cabinets, flooring and painting, and ordinary minor repairs. The Schedule of Fees lists a $100 general contractor registration. Inspection requests received before 3 p.m. are scheduled for the next business day; later requests are scheduled two business days out. For questions call Building Inspections at 832-595-3500.

Source: Rosenberg application instructions

Apply online: Rosenberg permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 832-595-3500
Email: inspections@rosenbergtx.gov
Address: Building Inspections and Code Enforcement, City Hall Annex, 2220 4th Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471
Hours: Monday through Thursday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Friday 8 am to 5 pm
Source: Official contact page

Rosenberg Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Rosenberg?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $663.00, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Rosenberg'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 Rosenberg?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $112.50, based on Rosenberg's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Rosenberg?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value. Electrical and Plumbing permits are priced per item; Mechanical / HVAC permits scale with the value of the job; 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.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Rosenberg?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee (50% of the permit fee (50% of the building 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 Rosenberg Schedule of Fees (posted 10/02/2026); building, trade and development fees per Resolutions R-3576 and R-4093 (R-4093 adopted 8/18/2026, effective 9/1/2026). See the official schedule. Last verified November 3, 2026.

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