FreeEvery fee straight from the official city and county fee schedules. No signup.

Hitchcock, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

Fees are from the FY2027 Comprehensive Fee Schedule adopted by Ordinance 2026-017 on September 21, 2026 (effective October 1, 2026). The city website still links the FY2026 schedule; its building and trade fees are the same.

In Hitchcock, a building permit for a remodel runs $375.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $225.00, an HVAC change-out $187.50, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $300.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $187.50. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area, one system, and 200 A service. 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.

Jump to Permit Fee Calculator
Source

City of Hitchcock FY2027 Comprehensive Fee Schedule (Ordinance No. 2026-017, Exhibit A), September 21, 2026 City Council agenda packet

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

Apply online at the Hitchcock permit portal, or call 409-986-5591.

How Hitchcock values a job: Hitchcock prices building permits by the square footage of construction rather than by project value.

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

Hitchcock Permit Fee Schedule

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

Electrical Permit Fees in Hitchcock

New, repair, or upgrade, priced by service size
tiered rates by amps‡
Up to 125 amps
$100.00
Over 125, up to 150 amps
$150.00
Over 150, up to 200 amps
$200.00
Over 200 amps
$250.00
Battery backup installation
$150.00 flat‡
Emergency generator installation, includes electrical, plumbing, and slab
$250.00 flat
Mobile home electrical
$125.00 flat
Solar panels, installation and electrical
$300.00 flat
Swimming pool electrical
$100.00 flat
Temporary pole and TCI
$150.00 flat
Plan Review Fee
50% of the permit fee‡
Re-inspection Fee (first failed inspection) (if applicable)
$75.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Sponsor This Page
Be the Featured Electrician in Hitchcock

Homeowners and contractors planning a project check Hitchcock electrical permit fees here first. One sponsor per trade, flat monthly rate.

Advertise on This Page

Hitchcock 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

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

amps
60400 amps
Estimated electrical permit fee
$300.00
Included in this total
Electrical Permit Fee$200.00‡
$200.00 flat for 151–200 amps (see the fee table above)
Plan Review Fee$100.00‡
Total Estimate$300.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Fees are from the FY2027 Comprehensive Fee Schedule adopted by Ordinance 2026-017 on September 21, 2026 (effective October 1, 2026). The city website still links the FY2026 schedule; its building and trade fees are the same.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Hitchcock building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 409-986-5591. Permit fees only; excludes impact fees, utility connection charges, and other non-permit charges.

Sponsor This Page
Be the Featured Electrician in Hitchcock

Homeowners and contractors planning a project check Hitchcock electrical permit fees here first. One sponsor per trade, flat monthly rate.

Advertise on This Page

How to Apply for a Permit in Hitchcock

Apply for every permit online through the City of Hitchcock iWorQ citizen permit portal. Contractors register through the portal ($50 a year), and homeowners doing their own work register as owners and upload a signed homeowner affidavit. Before starting a residential or commercial building application, upload a floodplain development application and a WPI-1 windstorm form. Permits are not valid until approved and paid in full. For help, call Community Development at 409-986-5591.

Source: Hitchcock application instructions

Apply online: Hitchcock permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
8102 Highway 6, Hitchcock, TX 77563
Hours
Monday to Thursday 7:30am to 5:30pm; Friday 7:30am to 11:30am

Hitchcock Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Hitchcock?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $375.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Hitchcock'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 Hitchcock?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $225.00, based on Hitchcock's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Hitchcock?

A residential building permit is $1.25 per sq ft (conditioned), minimum $150.00. Electrical permits are priced per amp; Plumbing permits are flat fees for the default job (Residential repair, water or sewer pipes), while new construction is priced per fixture; Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per system; 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 Hitchcock?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee (50% of the permit fee). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from City of Hitchcock FY2027 Comprehensive Fee Schedule (Ordinance No. 2026-017, Exhibit A), September 21, 2026 City Council agenda packet. See the official schedule. Last verified .

Other Jurisdictions in Galveston County

Jobs inside another city's limits are permitted by that city; unincorporated areas by the county.

Contact

Get in Touch

Missing a jurisdiction? Spotted a fee that looks off? Request coverage for a city or county, report an issue, or ask about sponsorship. We typically reply within one business day.