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Friendswood, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

Friendswood also charges $0.30 per sq ft for a new home's garage and other non-air-conditioned area, plus half that amount for plan check, on top of the living-space fee shown here. The city rounds square-foot and value-based permit fees up to the next whole dollar.

Building Permit
$160.00
200 sq ft remodel area
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Roofing Permit
$90.00
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$240.00
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$240.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$140.00
$10,000 repipe
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In Friendswood, a building permit for a remodel runs $160.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $90.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $240.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $240.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $140.00. 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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Friendswood Ordinance No. 2025-15 (effective May 15, 2025) amending the Appendix D fee schedule, with Ordinance No. 2025-06 (adopted March 3, 2025)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Friendswood permit portal, or call 281-996-3201.

Schedule effective May 15, 2025. Last verified: November 3, 2026

Friendswood Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Friendswood

Residential (1–2 family): New home, addition, or alteration: living space
$0.40 per sq ft (air-conditioned living space)
Residential (1–2 family): Above-ground swimming pool
$125.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Demolition of a building or structure
$50.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Fences, walls, driveways, or paving
$75.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Foundation repair
$50.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Garage, utility, or other non-air-conditioned space
$0.30 per sq ft (non-air-conditioned space), minimum $25.00
Residential (1–2 family): Generator (building permit)
$150.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): In-ground swimming pool
$475.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Irrigation system
$75.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Moving a building or structure
$100.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Siding repair or replacement
$50.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Solar panel installation (building permit)
$125.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Storage building, patio, outdoor kitchen, or pool repair
$0.30 per sq ft, minimum $25.00
Residential (1–2 family): Window replacement
$125.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial new building, addition, or alteration (valuation table)
tiered rates by job value
From $50,001 the printed base is $260, below the $285 the lower band reaches at $50,000
Up to $1,000
$40.00
Over $1,000, up to $50,000
$40.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $100,000
$260.00 plus $4.00 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$460.00 plus $3.00 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000
$1,660.00 plus $2.00 per additional $1,000
Permit Issuance Fee
$40.00
Plan Check Fee (select fee rules only)
50% of the permit fee
After-Hours or Same-Day Inspection Fee (if applicable)
$100.00
Floodplain Development Permit (up to 5 acres) (if applicable)
$150.00†
Plan Resubmittal Fee (miscellaneous residential permits) (select fee rules only) (if applicable)
50% of the permit fee
Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)
$50.00
Sitework Permit (commercial or multifamily) (if applicable)
$500.00†
Sitework Permit (single-family residential) (if applicable)
$250.00†

† Corroborated across official sources, but not printed line-for-line in the linked schedule.

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Friendswood Permit Fee Calculator

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

sq ft
505,000 sq ft
Estimated building permit fee
$160.00
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$80.00
200 sq ft (air-conditioned living space) × $0.40 per sq ft (air-conditioned living space)
Permit Issuance Fee$40.00
Plan Check Fee$40.00
Total Estimate$160.00

Friendswood also charges $0.30 per sq ft for a new home's garage and other non-air-conditioned area, plus half that amount for plan check, on top of the living-space fee shown here. The city rounds square-foot and value-based permit fees up to the next whole dollar.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Friendswood building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 281-996-3201. 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 Friendswood

Apply online through the City of Friendswood permit portal (Cityworks Public Portal): create an account, confirm it from the email the city sends, then apply for permits, schedule inspections and pay for permits online. Contractors register in the same portal with a certificate of general liability insurance and their state trade license. Building Inspection staff review every application for completeness and code compliance, which normally takes 5 to 7 working days. Inspections can also be scheduled by calling 281-996-3201 before 5 p.m. the day before; same-day inspections need prior approval from the Building Official. Community Development is at City Hall, 910 S. Friendswood Dr., 2nd floor.

Source: Friendswood application instructions

Apply online: Friendswood permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
910 S. Friendswood Dr., City Hall 2nd Floor, Friendswood, TX 77546
Hours
Monday to Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friendswood Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Friendswood?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $160.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Friendswood'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 Friendswood?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $90.00, based on Friendswood's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Friendswood?

A residential building permit is $0.40 per sq ft (air-conditioned living space). 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 Friendswood?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Check Fee (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 Friendswood Ordinance No. 2025-15 (effective May 15, 2025) amending the Appendix D fee schedule, with Ordinance No. 2025-06 (adopted March 3, 2025). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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