Kemah, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Kemah, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $300.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $200.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $150.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $150.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $150.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees. 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 Kemah Fee Schedule, adopted September 2, 2026 by Resolution No. 2026-34

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Kemah permit portal, or call 281-334-1611.

How Kemah values a job: Kemah prices new homes and residential additions by square footage, and new commercial and multifamily construction by project valuation.

Last verified: November 3, 2026

Kemah Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Kemah

Residential (1–2 family): Remodel or other job not listed, with inspections

$300.00 flat‡

Residential (1–2 family): New home or addition (per sq ft; plan review and inspections included)

tiered rates by sq ft‡

Over 10,000 sq ft the printed base is $4,512; the row below reaches $6,175 at 10,000 sq ft

Up to 1,500 sq ft

$1,500.00

Over 1,500, up to 10,000 sq ft

$1,500.00 plus $0.55 per additional sq ft

Over 10,000 sq ft

$4,512.00 plus $0.23 per additional sq ft

Residential (1–2 family): Accessory building or storage shed permit, residential

$350.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Demolition permit, residential

$300.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Driveway permit, residential

$250.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Fence permit, residential

$275.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Foundation permit, residential

$300.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Job not listed in the schedule, without inspections

$250.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Swimming pool permit, residential

$675.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial remodel or other job not listed, with inspections

$450.00 flat‡

Commercial / 3+ units: New commercial or multifamily building or addition (inspection fee by project valuation)

tiered rates by job value

Up to $500,000

$20.00 per $1,000

Over $500,000

$10,000.00 plus $10.00 per additional $1,000

Commercial / 3+ units: Accessory building or storage shed permit, commercial

$500.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial job not listed in the schedule, without inspections

$400.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Demolition permit, commercial

$450.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Driveway permit, commercial

$300.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Fence permit, commercial

$350.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Foundation permit, commercial

$450.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Swimming pool permit, commercial

$1,050.00 flat

Bulkhead permit

$1,000.00 flat

Culvert permit

$1,500.00 flat

Site grading or fill permit

$200.00 flat

Certificate of Occupancy (new construction)

$200.00‡

Civil, Drainage and SWPPP Review (new commercial or multifamily construction) (select fee rules only)

$1,000.00 per acre

Fire Marshal Plan Review (new commercial or multifamily construction) (select fee rules only)

$550.00

One-Time Assessment Fee (new construction) (select fee rules only)

$1,500.00

One-Time Assessment Fee (new construction) (select fee rules only)

$1,500.00‡

Plan Review Fee (new commercial or multifamily construction) (select fee rules only)

tiered by job value

Each band applies its own printed base (up to $2 off the band below)

Up to $10,000

$85.00

Over $10,000, up to $25,000

$85.00 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000

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

$190.00 plus $4.73 per additional $1,000

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

$310.00 plus $3.28 per additional $1,000

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

$475.00 plus $2.63 per additional $1,000

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

$1,525.00 plus $2.00 per additional $1,000

Over $1,000,000

$2,525.00 plus $1.48 per additional $1,000

Fire Code Inspection (fire alarm or sprinkler system) (if applicable)

tiered by job value‡

Up to $250,000

$800.00

Over $250,000, up to $500,000

$1,100.00

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

$1,400.00

Over $1,000,000, up to $3,000,000

$1,950.00

Over $3,000,000, up to $6,000,000

$2,900.00

Over $6,000,000

$2,900.00 plus $0.25 per additional $1,000

Fire Code Plan Review (fire alarm or sprinkler system) (if applicable)

tiered by job value‡

Up to $250,000

$550.00

Over $250,000, up to $500,000

$900.00

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

$1,150.00

Over $1,000,000, up to $3,000,000

$1,650.00

Over $3,000,000, up to $6,000,000

$2,450.00

Over $6,000,000

$2,450.00 plus $0.25 per additional $1,000

Plan Resubmittal Review Fee (third and later resubmittals, per plan set) (if applicable)

$500.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Plumbing Permit Fees in Kemah

Residential (1–2 family): Any residential plumbing job

$150.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Irrigation system permit, residential

$300.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Any commercial plumbing job

$225.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Irrigation system permit, commercial

$400.00 flat

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Kemah 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

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

Estimated plumbing permit fee

$150.00

Plumbing Permit Fee$150.00

$150.00 flat

Total Estimate$150.00

Estimate only. Confirm with the Kemah building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 281-334-1611. 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 Kemah

Apply for building, trade and other permits online through the City of Kemah MyGov portal; contractors must register on MyGov before submitting any permit. General contractors pay a calendar-year registration fee ($75 in state, $150 out of state); plumbers, electricians and mechanical contractors register at no charge. Residential and commercial submittals follow the city's Residential and Commercial Building Checklists, and the city encourages a pre-development meeting before a commercial permit application. Fire alarm and fire suppression systems need their own permits.

Source: Kemah application instructions

Apply online: Kemah permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 281-334-1611
Email: ngonzales@kemahtx.gov
Address: 1401 State Highway 146, Kemah, TX 77565
Source: Official contact page

Kemah Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Kemah?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $300.00, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Kemah'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 Kemah?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $200.00, based on Kemah's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Kemah?

A residential building permit is $300.00 flat. 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.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from City of Kemah Fee Schedule, adopted September 2, 2026 by Resolution No. 2026-34. See the official schedule. Last verified November 3, 2026.

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