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Stafford, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit
$605.00
3 county-assigned inspections
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Roofing Permit
$455.00
2 county-assigned inspections
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HVAC Permit
$110.00
3-ton system
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Plumbing Permit
$230.00
15-fixture scope
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In Stafford, a building permit for a remodel runs $605.00 in permit fees, a re-roof $455.00, an HVAC change-out $110.00, and a whole-house repipe $230.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume 3 county-assigned inspections, 2 county-assigned inspections, 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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City of Stafford Fee Schedule, Budget Year 2026-2027 (Exhibit A to Res. No. 45-26, Development Services section)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Stafford permit portal, or call 281-261-3940.

Last verified: November 3, 2026

Stafford Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Stafford

Residential (1–2 family): New home, addition, remodel, repair, accessory building, pool, fence or driveway
$100.00 base, plus $100.00 per inspection
Commercial / 3+ units: New building, addition, remodel, repair, accessory building, pool, fence, driveway or dumpster enclosure (by project valuation)
tiered rates by job value
Each value band restarts at its own printed base ($300, $500, $2,000)
Up to $1,000
$75.00
Over $1,000, up to $50,000
$75.00 plus $6.00 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $100,000
$300.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$500.00 plus $4.00 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000
$2,000.00 plus $3.00 per additional $1,000
Demolition
$125.00 for the first 1 story, plus $75.00 per story
Remodel or repair not listed on the schedule (Building Official's discretion)
$75.00 flat‡
Certificate of Occupancy (new construction)
$200.00
Fire Marshal Plan Review (General Plan Set) (new construction)
$250.00‡
Plan Review Fee (does not apply to some listed rules)
50% of the permit fee (Half of the permit fee)
Technology Fee
$5.00
Certificate of Completion (if applicable)
$100.00
Contractor Registration (if applicable)
$150.00
Duplicate Copy of Permit or Certificate (if applicable)
$50.00
No Show Inspection Fee (if applicable)
$50.00
Partial Inspection Request (if applicable)
$50.00
Re-Inspection Fee (if applicable)
$100.00
Work Started Without Permit (if applicable)
100% of the permit fee (Permit fee doubled)

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Stafford Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type
Project type
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Fees in Stafford are the same either way.

Job type

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

inspections
110 inspections
Estimated building permit fee
$605.00
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$400.00
$100.00 base + 3 inspections × $100.00 per inspection
Technology Fee$5.00
Plan Review Fee$200.00
Total Estimate$605.00

This fee rate is higher than in most Texas jurisdictions; it matches Stafford's official schedule as published.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Stafford building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 281-261-3940. 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 Stafford

Apply online through MGO Connect. Since May 1, 2023, the City of Stafford Development Services Department no longer accepts emailed or paper permit submittals. Schedule inspections in MGO Connect from your project dashboard (View and Request Inspections). Fire Marshal inspections are scheduled through the Fire Marshal's own system. For portal help call MGO Connect at 1-866-957-3764.

Source: Stafford application instructions

Apply online: Stafford permit portal
Building Department Contact
Phone
281-261-3940 (Development Services); 281-261-3926 (Permit Technician)
Address
2610 S Main Street, Stafford, TX 77477
Hours
8 am to 5 pm

Stafford Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Stafford?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $605.00, assuming 3 county-assigned inspections (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Stafford'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 Stafford?

The roofing permit for a residential re-roof runs $455.00, assuming 2 county-assigned inspections (the schedule prices per unit), based on Stafford's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Stafford?

A residential building permit is $100.00 base, plus $100.00 per inspection. Electrical and Plumbing permits are priced per fixture; Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per ton; Roofing permits are priced per inspection. 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 Stafford?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee (50% of the permit fee (Half of the permit fee)) and Plan Review Fee (Roofing) (50% of the permit fee (Half 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 Stafford Fee Schedule, Budget Year 2026-2027 (Exhibit A to Res. No. 45-26, Development Services section). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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