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Bellaire, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

Bellaire is reviewing its development fees after a cost of service study presented to City Council in October 2026; a revised fee schedule may be adopted during fiscal year 2027.

Building Permit
$871.50
200 sq ft remodel area
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Roofing Permit
$250.00
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$302.00
3-ton system
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Electrical Permit
$301.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$422.00
15-fixture scope
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In Bellaire, a building permit for a remodel runs $871.50 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $250.00, an HVAC change-out $302.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $301.00, and a whole-house repipe $422.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area, 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 Bellaire Fiscal Year 2027 Schedule of Fees and Charges (FY 2027 Adopted Budget, Ordinance No. 26-063, adopted September 21, 2026)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Bellaire permit portal, or call 713-662-8230.

How Bellaire values a job: Bellaire prices one- and two-family residential construction by square footage and commercial and multifamily construction by the dollar value of the work, in bands printed in the city fee schedule.

Schedule effective October 1, 2026. Last verified: October 18, 2026

Bellaire Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Bellaire

Residential (1–2 family): New home, addition or remodel (by square footage)
tiered rates by sq ft
Printed bases jump at 2,001 sq ft; each band uses its own printed base
Up to 120 sq ft
$163.00
Over 120, up to 500 sq ft
$163.00 plus $22.00 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 500, up to 1,000 sq ft
$244.00 plus $31.00 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 1,000, up to 2,000 sq ft
$425.00 plus $67.00 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 2,000, up to 3,000 sq ft
$1,954.00 plus $58.00 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 3,000, up to 4,000 sq ft
$2,540.00 plus $78.00 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 4,000, up to 5,000 sq ft
$3,321.00 plus $62.00 per additional 100 sq ft
Over 5,000 sq ft
$3,945.00 plus $31.00 per additional 100 sq ft
Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial or multifamily construction (by job value)
tiered rates by job value (Band bases as printed; they do not join the band below)
Under $10,000
$259.00
From $10,000, under $25,000
$259.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000
From $25,000, under $50,000
$753.00 plus $50.00 per additional $1,000
From $50,000, under $100,000
$1,991.00 plus $11.00 per additional $1,000
From $100,000, under $500,000
$2,493.00 plus $10.00 per additional $1,000
From $500,000, under $1,000,000
$5,793.00 plus $10.00 per additional $1,000
From $1,000,000
$9,918.00 plus $6.00 per additional $1,000
Commercial plan review
65% of the permit fee
Fire Marshal plan review, commercial
$233.00‡
Fire Marshal plan review, residential
$116.00‡
Floodplain development permit, new construction, additions and remodels
$465.00‡
Permit processing fee
$46.00
Residential drainage review (initial and as-built plus one resubmittal) (new construction)
$399.00‡
Residential plan review
50% of the permit fee
Tree disposition plan review and inspection, new ground-up construction (new construction)
$541.00‡
Certificate of occupancy, commercial (if applicable)
$387.00
Certificate of occupancy, residential (if applicable)
$220.00
Tree disposition plan review and inspection, minor (additions, accessory structures, pools, demolitions) (if applicable)
$270.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Fees in Bellaire are the same either way.

sq ft
505,000 sq ft
Estimated building permit fee
$871.50
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$163.00
$163.00 (see the fee table above)
Printed bases jump at 2,001 sq ft; each band uses its own printed base
Fire Marshal Plan Review, Residential$116.00‡
Floodplain Development Permit, New Construction, Additions and Remodels$465.00‡
Permit Processing Fee$46.00
Residential Plan Review$81.50
Total Estimate$871.50

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Bellaire is reviewing its development fees after a cost of service study presented to City Council in October 2026; a revised fee schedule may be adopted during fiscal year 2027.

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

Estimate only. Confirm with the Bellaire building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 713-662-8230. 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 Bellaire

Apply for building, trade and floodplain permits online through the City of Bellaire SmartGov portal, which is the city's official way to submit applications, upload plans, pay fees and request inspections. Contractors register with the city through the same portal; homeowners may pull a homeowner permit for their homestead. Inspection requests made by 3:00 pm are scheduled for the next business day.

Source: Bellaire application instructions

Apply online: Bellaire permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
7008 S. Rice Avenue, Bellaire, TX 77401
Hours
8:00 am to 5:00 pm (City Hall)

Bellaire Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Bellaire?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $871.50, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Bellaire'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 Bellaire?

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

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Bellaire?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by sq ft. Electrical and Roofing permits are flat fees; Plumbing permits are priced per fixture; Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per ton. 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 Bellaire?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Commercial plan review (65% of the permit fee), Commercial plan review on a re-roof (65% of the permit fee) and Residential plan review (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 Bellaire Fiscal Year 2027 Schedule of Fees and Charges (FY 2027 Adopted Budget, Ordinance No. 26-063, adopted September 21, 2026). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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