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

$10,000 panel or rewire

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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Source

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.

Electrical Permit Fees in Bellaire

Electrical work not itemized

$120.00 flat ($74 'Other' line plus the $46 electrical issuing fee)‡

Appliance outlets: dryer, range, oven, disposal, dishwasher, microwave, window A/C

$46.00 base, plus $13.00 per outlet (appliance), minimum $61.00 (Base is the $46 electrical issuing fee)‡

Standby generator installation

$262.00 flat ($216 generator line plus the $46 electrical issuing fee)‡

Floodplain development permit, commercial replacement work

$297.00‡

Floodplain development permit, residential replacement or cosmetic work

$135.00‡

Permit processing fee

$46.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Bellaire Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Fees in Bellaire are the same either way.

Job type

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

Estimated electrical permit fee

$301.00

Included in this total

Electrical Permit Fee$120.00‡

$120.00 flat

$74 'Other' line plus the $46 electrical issuing fee

Floodplain Development Permit, Residential Replacement or Cosmetic Work$135.00‡

Permit Processing Fee$46.00

Total Estimate$301.00

‡ 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

Phone: 713-662-8230
Email: inspections@bellairetx.gov
Address: 7008 S. Rice Avenue, Bellaire, TX 77401
Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (City Hall)
Source: Official contact page

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 October 18, 2026.

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