Dickinson, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

The city's online permit fee estimator differs from the adopted schedule in three ways. On commercial new construction and remodel permits it adds an engineering review charge of 1.2% of construction cost; the schedule prints only "Engineering Review Fee + 20%", and this estimate does not include it. It shows no $100 application fee on residential trade, roofing, demolition, siding, generator and solar permits; this estimate includes it because the schedule says all permit fees are subject to the application fee. It prorates commercial electrical and plumbing fees by the dollar, where the schedule charges for each $1,000 or fraction. Confirm with Community Development at 281-337-6259.

Building Permit

$580.00

200 sq ft remodel area

$10,000 panel or rewire

In Dickinson, a building permit for a remodel runs $580.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $250.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $250.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $250.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $250.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area. 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 Dickinson 2024 Updated Master Fee Schedule, Building Permits and Inspections and Fire Marshal pages (Exhibits B and C to Ordinance No. 1032-2023, effective June 27, 2023)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Dickinson permit portal, or call 281-337-6259.

Schedule effective June 27, 2023. Last verified: November 3, 2026

Dickinson Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Dickinson

Residential (1–2 family): Addition or remodel of living (air-conditioned) area

$0.60 per sq ft (air-conditioned living area)

Residential (1–2 family): New home, living (air-conditioned) area

$0.60 per sq ft (air-conditioned living area)

Residential (1–2 family): Demolition

$200.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Driveway

$150.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Exterior porch, stairs or other minor project

$150.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Foundation repair

$150.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Manufactured home placement, trade permits included

$1,100.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Qualifying fence

$225.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Siding, window, exterior door or garage door replacement or repair

$150.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Swimming pool or spa, trade permits included

$1,200.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Addition or remodel of non-air-conditioned space, storage building, patio or accessory structure

$0.30 per sq ft (non-air-conditioned area)

Residential (1–2 family): New home garage, utility or other non-air-conditioned area

$0.30 per sq ft (non-air-conditioned area)

Commercial / 3+ units: New building, addition, alteration, fence, driveway or foundation repair (by job value)

tiered rates by job value (As printed: the band above $500,000 starts at $2,004.25)

Up to $500

$35.00

Over $500, up to $2,000

$35.00 plus $2.25 per additional $100

Over $2,000, up to $25,000

$68.75 plus $6.00 per additional $1,000

Over $25,000, up to $50,000

$206.75 plus $4.25 per additional $1,000

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

$313.00 plus $3.25 per additional $1,000

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

$475.50 plus $3.75 per additional $1,000

Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000

$2,004.25 plus $3.75 per additional $1,000

Over $1,000,000

$3,879.25 plus $3.00 per additional $1,000

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial demolition

$200.00 flat

Certificate of Occupancy Fee (Commercial) (does not apply to some listed rules)

$200.00‡

Electrical Permit Fee (Addition or Remodel) (select fee rules only)

$150.00‡

Fire Marshal Certificate of Occupancy Inspection (does not apply to some listed rules)

$50.00 to $100.00 by sq ft (building floor area)‡

Up to 1,999.99 sq ft

$50.00

Over 1,999.99, up to 5,000 sq ft

$75.00

Over 5,000 sq ft

$100.00

Fire Marshal Construction Plan Review Fee

$50.00‡

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Fee (New Home) (select fee rules only)

$900.00

Permit Application Fee (Commercial)

$100.00

Permit Application Fee (Residential trade and small-job permits) (select fee rules only)

$100.00‡

Permit Application Fee (Residential) (does not apply to some listed rules)

$100.00

Plan Review Fee (Commercial) (does not apply to some listed rules)

50% of the permit fee

Plan Review Fee (Residential minor projects and fences) (select fee rules only)

50% of the permit fee‡

Plan Review Fee (Residential) (select fee rules only)

50% of the permit fee

Plumbing Permit Fee (Addition or Remodel) (select fee rules only)

$150.00‡

SWPPP Permit Fee (Commercial New Construction) (does not apply to some listed rules)

$150.00

SWPPP Permit Fee (New Home) (select fee rules only)

$75.00

After-Hours Inspection (two-hour minimum) (if applicable)

$200.00 ($100 per hour, two-hour minimum)

Change of Contractor Fee (if applicable)

$30.00

Plan Resubmittal Fee (first re-submittal) (if applicable)

$100.00

Re-inspection Fee (first re-inspection) (if applicable)

$50.00

Re-inspection Fee (second re-inspection, same failure) (if applicable)

$100.00

Re-inspection Fee (third and later re-inspection, same failure) (if applicable)

$200.00

Work Without a Permit Penalty (if applicable)

100% of the permit fee (Double the permit fee)

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Dickinson

Residential (1–2 family): Single-trade mechanical permit for maintenance, repair or replacement, including A/C change-out

$150.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial mechanical work (by job value)

tiered rates by job value‡

Up to $2,000

$50.00

Over $2,000, up to $50,000

$50.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000

Over $50,000, up to $500,000

$290.00 plus $4.00 per additional $1,000

Over $500,000

$2,090.00 plus $3.00 per additional $1,000

Fire Marshal Construction Plan Review Fee

$50.00‡

Permit Application Fee (Commercial)

$100.00

Permit Application Fee (Residential trade and small-job permits) (select fee rules only)

$100.00‡

After-Hours Inspection (two-hour minimum) (if applicable)

$200.00 ($100 per hour, two-hour minimum)

Change of Contractor Fee (if applicable)

$30.00

Plan Resubmittal Fee (first re-submittal) (if applicable)

$100.00

Re-inspection Fee (first re-inspection) (if applicable)

$50.00

Re-inspection Fee (second re-inspection, same failure) (if applicable)

$100.00

Re-inspection Fee (third and later re-inspection, same failure) (if applicable)

$200.00

Work Without a Permit Penalty (if applicable)

100% of the permit fee (Double the permit fee)

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Dickinson Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Estimated mechanical / HVAC permit fee

$250.00

Included in this total

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fee$150.00

$150.00 flat

Permit Application Fee (Residential Trade and Small-Job Permits)$100.00‡

Total Estimate$250.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Dickinson building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 281-337-6259. 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 Dickinson

Apply online through the City of Dickinson MyGov portal: all permits and applications are submitted online through MyGov, and the Community Development page links a MyGov "How To" guide for first-time users. The same page links a Permit Fee Estimator and a Residential Single Family New Construction Permit Checklist. General, demolition, pool and sign contractors register with the city ($100 new, $50 renewal, per the Master Fee Schedule). The cutoff for scheduling same-day inspections is 6 a.m. Call Community Development at 281-337-6259 with questions.

Source: Dickinson application instructions

Apply online: Dickinson permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 281-337-6259
Email: permits@dickinsontexas.gov
Address: City Hall, 4403 Highway 3, Dickinson, TX 77539
Hours: Monday to Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Source: Official contact page

Dickinson Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Dickinson?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $580.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Dickinson'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 Dickinson?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $250.00, based on Dickinson's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Dickinson?

A residential building permit is $0.60 per sq ft (air-conditioned living area). 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.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Dickinson?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee (Commercial) (50% of the permit fee), Plan Review Fee (Residential minor projects and fences) (50% of the permit fee) and Plan Review Fee (Residential) (50% 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 Dickinson 2024 Updated Master Fee Schedule, Building Permits and Inspections and Fire Marshal pages (Exhibits B and C to Ordinance No. 1032-2023, effective June 27, 2023). See the official schedule. Last verified November 3, 2026.

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